As rich in ancient wonders as it is in natural beauty, Canterbury is a fantastic destination for primary school trips, letting young learners discover that the bygone eras they learn about in lessons didn't just happen in books - they are intricately tied to our landscape. Here are some of the sites where history comes to life in Canterbury and its surrounding area.
Battle Abbey
The most memorable date in British history - 1066 - is more than just a date, as those exploring Canterbury on primary school trips can find out when they visit Battle Abbey. Paying a visit to a town named Battle, after the famous Battle of Hastings, is bound to excite, while the interactive visitor centre at the Abbey is packed with intriguing discoveries. The Abbey itself was founded by William the Conqueror on the battlefield, at the spot where King Harold is said to have fallen. With the Abbey ruins, a dramatic audio tour of the battlefield, a multimedia exhibition recreating the atmosphere and events of 1066, and activities and events through the year, this is an enduringly popular attraction with young people.
Dover Castle
Not far from Canterbury, Dover Castle has been one of England's most important castles since Norman times. Founded in the 12th century, it grew and was redesigned and rebuilt over the years, adapting its fortifications to suit its strategic location as the so-called 'Key to England'. It has played a key role in several conflicts since, including in the English Civil War, Napoleonic Wars and even the Second World War when the castle's tunnels were turned into a military command centre and hospital. Students on primary school trips can immerse themselves in this exciting history by exploring the Secret Wartime Tunnels and the new visitor experience, Operation Dynamo: Rescue from Dunkirk.
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Ancient maritime adventures, tales of privateers and pirates, warships and war stories - and much more - make the Historic Dockyard at Chatham another firm favourite for primary school trips. The preserved 18th century core of what was for centuries one of the Royal Navy's primary facilities, the dockyard has three historic warships, a Victoria rope factory, reconstructed dockyard buildings and constructions, a Museum of the Royal Dockyard and a Lifeboat Museum - plenty to keep curious minds and imaginations occupied. Designed especially for schools, there are several workshops themed days available, including Practical Pirates, Windows into War, Tracking Down the Tudors, and Vivid Victorians.
Battle Abbey
The most memorable date in British history - 1066 - is more than just a date, as those exploring Canterbury on primary school trips can find out when they visit Battle Abbey. Paying a visit to a town named Battle, after the famous Battle of Hastings, is bound to excite, while the interactive visitor centre at the Abbey is packed with intriguing discoveries. The Abbey itself was founded by William the Conqueror on the battlefield, at the spot where King Harold is said to have fallen. With the Abbey ruins, a dramatic audio tour of the battlefield, a multimedia exhibition recreating the atmosphere and events of 1066, and activities and events through the year, this is an enduringly popular attraction with young people.
Dover Castle
Not far from Canterbury, Dover Castle has been one of England's most important castles since Norman times. Founded in the 12th century, it grew and was redesigned and rebuilt over the years, adapting its fortifications to suit its strategic location as the so-called 'Key to England'. It has played a key role in several conflicts since, including in the English Civil War, Napoleonic Wars and even the Second World War when the castle's tunnels were turned into a military command centre and hospital. Students on primary school trips can immerse themselves in this exciting history by exploring the Secret Wartime Tunnels and the new visitor experience, Operation Dynamo: Rescue from Dunkirk.
Chatham Historic Dockyard
Ancient maritime adventures, tales of privateers and pirates, warships and war stories - and much more - make the Historic Dockyard at Chatham another firm favourite for primary school trips. The preserved 18th century core of what was for centuries one of the Royal Navy's primary facilities, the dockyard has three historic warships, a Victoria rope factory, reconstructed dockyard buildings and constructions, a Museum of the Royal Dockyard and a Lifeboat Museum - plenty to keep curious minds and imaginations occupied. Designed especially for schools, there are several workshops themed days available, including Practical Pirates, Windows into War, Tracking Down the Tudors, and Vivid Victorians.
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