Discovery Visits at Down House

Enhance your visit to Down House and let us lead an interactive Discovery Visit for you. Specifically tailored to KS3 History and Science (also adaptable to upper KS2) it’s a great way to inspire and engage your pupils.

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Darwin's Daring Discoveries

History, Science
KS2, KS3

In this hands-on and fun session, students investigate Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection both inside the house as well as in the gardens. Students will develop scientific skills and be taken around key rooms of the house and parts of the garden with our expert Discovery Visit leader. The Discovery Visit is aimed at KS3 pupils, but it can be adapted for upper KS2.

  • Availability: Monday – Friday during term time throughout year
  • Session lasts for 1 hour 45 minutes
  • £100 per session
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Planning Your Visit

Planning your visit couldn’t be easier with the help of our resources. However if you need more details or have specific questions about your trip or our Free Self-Led or Expert Led visits, please get in touch with our Education Booking Team on 0370 333 0606

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