A plant tendril. Many different types of plant have tendrils. Like a rock climber scaling a mountain, they use anything they come into contact with, such as walls or trees, to pull themselves higher in the competition to reach sunlight. A plant tendril. Many different types of plant have tendrils. Like a rock climber scaling a mountain, they use anything they come into contact with, such as walls or trees, to pull themselves higher in the competition to reach sunlight.

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Education

Our workshops, activity sheets and guidance for teachers are tied closely to the National Curriculum and make education fun for everyone. If you are leading a school group, you can use our information sheets to run self-guided tours.

Children can ponder their own place within the natural world through hands-on interactives in the Discovery Room.

The beautiful wildlife meadow is the perfect environment to explore the local flora and fauna. You can eat your packed lunch here or in the indoor and outdoor picnic areas.

  • Cichlid from the family of perch-like fishes
    Planning a school visit to Tring

    The Museum has a lot to offer visitors on school trips. Find essential details to help you organise your trip, together with booking information.

  • Clown beetle specimen from the family Histeridae.
    Workshops

    Regular free workshops are linked to the Science and History curriculum at Key Stage 1 and 2.

  • Bullfinch flying
    Activity sheets

    Use our curriculum-linked activity sheets in the galleries. They are supported by a teacher's pack.

  • Tortoise
    Self-guided tours

    Information sheets are linked to the curriculum at Key Stage 2 and are for use by teachers guiding school groups.

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Learning Team
Natural History Museum
at Tring
The Walter Rothschild building
Akeman Street
Tring, Herts
HP23 6AP
UK

Tel: +44 (0)20 7942 6234/6160

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