Early Years and Key Stage 1 at Tring

A school pupil talks to one of the staff at Tring during a workshop

Explore our workshops for students or download and print activity sheets in advance of your visit.

Our free workshops can accommodate up to 32 students at a time.

School visits, activities and workshops are free, but donations help support our vital work to look after nature and provide our learning programme. There is a recommended donation of £2 per child.

How to book

To make a booking, please view the guidance on the Essential information for schools page, then use our online booking form.

Our school programme is very popular. We recommend booking at least a 6 weeks in advance.

  • Activity sheets

    Our activity sheets encourage close observation of specimens on display. Please download and print these activity sheets prior to your visit. Clipboards are available to use around the galleries.

    The king's visit

    Embark on a self-led adventure around the Museum. Help Museum founder Walter Rothschild check his specimens are looking their best, ready for the king’s visit.

    Accompanied by a Walter soft toy, find the specimens, discuss as a group, and have a go at some fun activities. Each mini group must be accompanied by an adult and will be provided with the trail and soft toy.

    Specially designed for Early Years, the trail lasts approximately 1-1.5 hours.

    Curriculum links:

    • communication and language 
    • understanding the world 
    • personal, social and emotional development