Learn on the River Thames
Each of the following establishments are part of the River Thames Learning Group, click on the relevant link to find out more about the participating education sites.
15 schools each week, state and private, secondary and primary, including special schools and pupil referral units.
Location: Boveney
Tel. 01753 832756
Sessions on the history of the Thames in the Runnymede area are offered to all KS levels or learning needs. They are tailor-made for each school.
Location: Surrey
Tel. 01932 565764
London Wildlife Trust Crane Park Island Project
River Crane based schools programme Key Stage 1, 2 and 3. Site based at Crane Park Island Nature Reserve.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8755 2339
Isleworth - Thames Explorer Trust
The Thames Explorer Trust is an environmental education charity that raises awareness of the river through a range of activities that investigate wildlife, geography, history, environmental issues and how the Thames has inspired people for many generations.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8742 0057
Set in beautiful grounds, and with exciting hands-on activities, Wycombe Museum is a great place to discover the fascinating and varied history of the district and the famous collection of Windsor chairs.
Location: High Wycombe
Tel. 01494 421895
Environment Trust for Richmond up Thames
Our purpose is to preserve and conserve open green spaces, wildlife and the best of the built environment, and to raise awareness of the issues that affect their survival.
Location: Twickenham
Tel. 0208 891 5455
Hampton - Thames Explorer Trust
The Thames Explorer Trust is an environmental education charity that raises awareness of the river through a range of activities that investigate wildlife, geography, history, environmental issues and how the Thames has inspired people for many generations.
Location: Hampton
Tel. 020 8742 0057
Orleans House Gallery offers innovation arts and heritage education provision in an inspiring riverside setting.
Location: Twickenham
Tel. 0208 831 6000
Kew Bridge - Thames Explorer Trust
The Thames Explorer Trust is an environmental education charity that raises awareness of the river through a range of activities that investigate wildlife, geography, history, environmental issues and how the Thames has inspired people for many generations.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8742 0057
The education department offers over 20 different schools’ workshops for pupils of all ages, on a wide range of National Curriculum-linked topics such as the Romans, Tudors Victorians, and World War II.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8992 1612
Hampton Court Palace - Historic Royal Palaces
Hampton Court Palace is situated along the banks of the River Thames. It is the story of two palaces: a Tudor palace magnificently developed by Cardinal Wolsey and later Henry VIII, alongside a baroque palace built by William III and Mary II.
Location:East Molesey
Tel. 020 3166 6644
Chiswick - Thames Explorer Trust
The Thames Explorer Trust is an environmental education charity that raises awareness of the river through a range of activities that investigate wildlife, geography, history, environmental issues and how the Thames has inspired people for many generations.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8742 0057
15 workshops are available for Foundation, Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 pupils including: Sporting Ted, Boat Trail, Ugly Bug Ball, Understanding Rivers, and Wind in the Willows: a cross-curricular day.
Location: Henley-on-Thames
Tel. 01491 415605
'Rivertime' is a 12-seater launch specially designed for disabled and disadvantaged children and adults. It will operate from the River & Rowing Museum at Henley.
Location: Maidenhead
Tel. 01628 780700
WWT London offers schools unique learning opportunities and exciting encounters with London's wildlife such as our 'Great Pond Safari'.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8409 4419
Hammersmith & Fulham Urban Studies Centre
Hammersmith and Fulham Urban Studies Centre delivers formal and informal education programmes for groups from 5-18 years. We follow the national curriculum with the local area as a focus, encompassing aspects of geography, history, science and citizenship.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8741 7138
ZSL London Zoo – a conservation-led zoo in the heart of London. With over 1 million visitors a year, ZSL London Zoo has a large reach inspiring people to support and action conservation.
We have a formal schools programme as well as conducting outreach in further London schools.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7449 6557
Museum of Reading and The Riverside Museum at Blake's Lock
The Riverside Museum at Blake’s Lock tells the story of Reading's two rivers - the Kennet and the Thames. The Screen House displays a gypsy caravan, and a medieval mill wheel found when The Oracle was built.
Location: Reading
Tel. 01189 399800
RSPB - South Eassex Marshes
Location: Basildon
Tel. 01268 498624
Sea Life London Aquarium will bring you closer than ever to over 600 species of fascinating creatures from all over the World! With a range of private tours and sessions based on the curriculum, you can guarantee an educational experience for all ages!
Location: London
Tel. 0871 663 1678
Now moored on the Thames, the ship is a floating classroom, offering an engaging and interactive setting for learning about our maritime past and world trade today, in the heart of London’s busy waterway.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7836 8179
Southwark - Thames Explorer Trust
The Thames Explorer Trust is an environmental education charity that raises awareness of the river through a range of activities that investigate wildlife, geography, history, environmental issues and how the Thames has inspired people for many generations.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8742 0057
The City River & Musuem of London - Thames Explorer Trust
The Thames Explorer Trust is an environmental education charity that raises awareness of the river through a range of activities that investigate wildlife, geography, history, environmental issues and how the Thames has inspired people for many generations.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8742 0057
Thames21 is a practical, delivery-focused charity that uses London’s waterways as a powerful focus for community action. It motivates and organises groups and residents to protect and improve rivers and canals, through a programme of sustainable community involvement and volunteering.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7248 7171
The Golden Hinde has established a popular programme of tours and workshops suitable for school children aged between 6-11 years old. The programme complies with key stages 1 & 2 History and Sir Francis Drake.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7403 0123
The London Bridge Experience and London Tombs
Nestled in the vaults underneath London Bridge, The London Bridge Experience and London Tombs is a two-part visitor attraction mixing education with fun and lots of laughter!
Location: London
Tel. 020 7403 6333
HMS Belfast is a historic warship moored in the Pool of London, adjacent to Tower Bridge and opposite the Tower of London.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7940 6300
Tower of London - Hisotric Royal Palaces
The Tower of London is one of England’s most iconic buildings. Today it is looked after by Historic Royal Palaces, an independent charity. Its history spans over 900 years, and the many stories linked to the site reflect the key roles that it has played throughout British history.
Location: London
Tel. 020 3166 6654
Hermitage River Projects (HRP) is a dynamic river-based charity dedicated to increasing access to and broadening understanding of the tidal Thames.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7265 1209
London has an enormous association with the Brunels and The Brunel Museum is the place to find out just how amazing their career(s) as inventors and engineers really was. There is a growing education programme at the museum for both schools and adults.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7231 3840 (Museum)
Shadwell - Thames Explorer Trust
The Thames Explorer Trust is an environmental education charity that raises awareness of the river through a range of activities that investigate wildlife, geography, history, environmental issues and how the Thames has inspired people for many generations.
Location: London
Tel. 020 8742 0057
The Pumphouse Educational Museum
The Pumphouse Educational Museum incorporates The Rotherhithe Heritage Museum and the Lavender Pond & Nature Reserve, and is a unique resource in the Surrey Commercial Docks area of Rotherhithe.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7231 2976
A working urban farm on the Thames Path two miles downstream from Tower Bridge and two miles upstream from Greenwich. The farm is an educational charity whose aim is to teach people where their food comes from and keep them in.
Location: London
Tel. 020 7231 1010
