Excursions
Excursions provide an enjoyable change of scene and a motivating insight into the history and culture of the country whose language our pupils are learning.
The school is surrounded by interesting places to visit, from nearby Stonehenge to the beautiful Dorset coast and the lively, historic Roman city of Bath.
Excursions are arranged for each age group to provide an enjoyable mix of sightseeing, shopping and culture. They are prepared in class to help pupils get the most from the places they visit.
Planned excursions for Summer 2021 are:
| Excursions for 7 - 11 year olds | |
| Wednesday 14 July | Countryside walk to village shop |
| Saturday 17 July | Paulton's Park - Family Theme Park |
| Sunday 18 July | Wardour Castle |
| Wednesday 21 July | Sherborne - shopping & abbey visit |
| Saturday 24 July | Stourhead House and Gardens |
| Wednesday 28 July | Countryside walk to village shop |
| Saturday 31 July | Monkey World and trip to Durdle Door Beach |
| Sunday 1 August | Moores Valley Country Park |
| Wednesday 4 Aug | Shopping and sightseeing in Shaftesbury |
| Saturday 7 August | Packing, sports day & end-of-course review |
Other possible excursions for 7 - 10 yr olds:
Bristol Interactive Science Museum / Stourhead House & Gardens
| Excursions for 11 - 14 year olds | |
| Wednesday 14 July | Walk to the local town of Shaftesbury |
| Saturday 17 July | Bovington Tank Museum and Durdle Door Beach |
| Sunday 18 July | Sightseeing and shopping in the Roman City of Bath |
| Fri 16 - Sun 18 July | Optional weekend trip to London for 13 - 17 year olds |
| Wednesday 21 July | Stourhead House and Gardens or optional trip to Stonehenge World Heritage Site |
| Saturday 24 July | Sports Day and mid-course review |
| Wednesday 28 July | Walk to the local town of Shaftesbury |
| Saturday 31 July | River boat trip and shopping in the Roman City of Bath |
| Sunday 1 August | Sherborne - shopping & abbey visit |
| Fri 30 July - Sun 1 Aug | Optional Weekend adventure trip for 7 - 17 year olds |
| Wed 4 August | Walk to the local town of Shaftesbury or optional trip to Stonehenge World Heritage Site |
| Saturday 7 August | Packing, sports day & end-of-course review |
| Excursions for 14 - 17 year olds | |
| Wednesday 14 July | Walk to the local town of Shaftesbury |
| Saturday 17 July | River boat trip and shopping in the Roman City of Bath |
| Sunday 18 July | Lyme Regis and Dorset coast |
| Fri 16 - Sun 18 July | Optional weekend trip to London for 13 - 17 year olds |
| Wednesday 21 July | Walk to the local town of Shaftesbury or optional trip to Stonehenge World Heritage Site |
| Saturday 24 July | Sports Day and mid-course review |
| Wednesday 28 July | Shopping & sightseeing in Sherborne |
| Saturday 31 July | Bournemouth town and beach |
| Sunday 1 August | Sightseeing and shopping in the Roman City of Bath |
| Fri 30 July - Sun 1 Aug | Optional Weekend adventure trip for 7 - 17 year olds |
| Wednesday 4 August | Stourhead House and Gardens or optional trip to Stonehenge World Heritage Site |
| Saturday 7 August | Packing, sports day & end-of-course review |
Places to visit include:
- Roman City of Bath
- Stonehenge*
- Shaftesbury
- Sherborne
- London**
- Monkey World
- Splashdown Water Park
- Corfe Castle
- Wardour Castle
- Weymouth (beach & Sea Life Centre)
- Lyme Regis (Dorset coast)
- Longleat Safari Park
- Bournemouth (beach and shopping)
- Stourhead House & gardens
- Paulton's Park (family theme park)
* Available to all pupils at extra charge. Further information here
** An overnight trip to London is available to pupils aged 13 - 17 at extra charge. Further information here