Educational Trips
We welcome visits from schools, home schooling groups, groups with Special Educational Needs and adults in education. We can offer a wide range of topics, activities, skills and experiences to engage and educate in a practical and lively way.
Schools Workshops
An opportunity for students to gain first-hand, a wide range of cross-curricular experiences including Design & Technology, STEM, History and Art. See below for examples of the activities we can offer across the range of subject areas.
Science
What makes silk special? Its super strength (stronger than steel) or its lustrous gleam (prism shaped thread)? Test your theories with some fun experiments!
The Mill grounds are home to a wide range of creatures. Explore classification, adaptation and habitats across the site, from the tiny garden minibeasts to our river-dwelling friends.
Geography
Discover how the River Test has powered the Mill for over 200 years! Learn about how the waterwheel transfers power around the Mill building. Activities to investigate materials, types of waterwheels and gears and pulleys.
Follow the Mill Trail along the river with a guided walk and see natural processes, man-made interventions and often a brown trout or two.
Art & Design
Get creative with either a silk screen printing or silk painting session. Take inspiration from our beautiful setting and fabulous colours.
How is fabric made at the Mill? Do you know your warp from your weft? Get creative and design a new silk scarf for our shop.
History
How has the Mill changed over the last 200 years? Investigate primary sources to explore the Mill’s history and the lives of people that worded here.
In 1877, the Hampshire Chronicle reported that, after the death of owner Henry Chappell, the Mill needed a new child workforce to keep the business going. The new recruits will be put through their paces to see if they have what it takes.
Book your educational visit
We offer a range of workshops for schools to choose from. Each workshop lasts an hour and includes a variety of hands-on activities which have been developed to meet your curriculum needs. We are also happy to work with you to design your perfect package and can tailor our sessions across the key stages.
A sample full day schedule would be as follows:
10:00am arrival & introduction
10:15am workshop 1
11:15am break
11:30am workshop 2
12:30pm lunch
1:00pm workshop 3
2:00pm depart
Please get in touch to discuss what we can offer to meet your learning outcomes.
We are also able to adapt our schools workshops to become outreach sessions that will take place at your school.
Prices
| One hour session | £5.00 + VAT per child |
| Two hour sessions | £5.50 +VAT per child |
| Three sessions | £6.00 + VAT per child |
| Accompanying adults | FREE |
| Outreach visit | £75 + VAT for one hour, one class + 45p per mile |
| Loan box | £10 per week |
Once we have confirmed all of the details with you, we will send you a booking confirmation pack, which we will ask you to sign and return to confirm your booking. We require all schools to book in advance. Please note that when booking your visit, it is fine if your numbers are estimates. We will confirm your exact final numbers of pupils and adults on the day of your visit. There may be additional charges for activities that require more resources e.g. silk painting and screen printing, we will agree this with you prior to any booking confirmation.
Booking Enquiry FormADDITIONAL INFO
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Coach Parking
There is a designated coach parking space in the public carpark next to the Mill and Gill Nethercott Centre.
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Payment
We accept payment in advance by cash, card or cheque.
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Cancellation
If for any reason you have to cancel your visit, please get in touch and we will attempt to rearrange your booking where possible. Please give us as much advanced warning as possible.
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Risk Assessment
The Mill provides a safe and enjoyable day out for all educational groups. Our risk assessment guidance sheet provides an outline of potential risks and will be included in your booking confirmation pack. We recommended all educational leaders complete their own risk assessment prior to their visit, please contact us to arrange a free pre-visit if required.
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Accessibility
Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, we have been able to greatly improve access to the Mill, more information about our access and facilities can be found here.
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Supervision
We are both a working mill and museum so in order to ensure the safety of your students and the enjoyment of our general visitors, we ask that your students are supervised at all times.
Interested in an educational visit?
Please fill out our online enquiry form and a member of the team will be in touch to confirm your visit.
Enquiry Form
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