Year 3 Educational Visit to Creswell Crags
Dear Y3 parents and carers,
We are thrilled to announce an upcoming educational trip for our Year 3 students to Creswell Crags, a fascinating limestone gorge rich with history and natural beauty. This adventure promises to be an engaging and memorable experience for your child, blending learning with exploration in an outdoor setting.
Why are we going?
Creswell Crags is renowned for its prehistoric caves and ancient artifacts. During our visit, the children will participate in exciting activities, including a guided tour of the caves and hands-on workshops on survival skills and a Stone Age safari. These activities are designed to enhance their understanding of our Stone Age topic, linking directly to our current curriculum topics.
Trip Details:
- Date: Wednesday, 4th February 2026
- Time: Departing from school at 8:30 am and returning at approximately 3:30 pm (traffic permitting)
- Location: Creswell Crags, Nottinghamshire
- Cost: £20 per child (to cover transportation and guided activities)
What to Bring:
- Packed lunch and a water bottle- please let us know if you require a packed lunch from our kitchen in advance
- Comfortable clothing (you don’t mind getting dirty as we will be exploring caves) and sturdy waterproof footwear- No school Uniform
- A waterproof jacket (in case of rain)
- Spare clothing such as socks etc
- No gift shop money is required.
Permission and Payment:
Payment can be made via Arbour payment system.
Instalments are also available if preferred.
We are confident this trip will provide a wonderful learning opportunity and an enjoyable day out for our Year 3 students. We appreciate your support in making this experience possible. If you have any questions or require further information, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Thank you for your continued support.
Here is a social story to discuss with your child before going so they know what to expect on the day: Social Story For Trip
The website incase you would like to find out more about the trip: Creswell Crags, the extraordinary archaeological park: explore our caves, gorge, and museum