"Every young person should experience the world beyond the classroom as an essential part of learning and personal development, whatever their age, ability or circumstances."

Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto produced by the Department for Children, Schools and Families (DFES) in 2006.

One of Paxton's visions for Crystal Palace Park was an educational resource where visitors could learn through fun and exploration. This vision is still very much a central principle of the Park today.

The Park Rangers, part of the London Borough of Bromley, offer a variety of activities and experiences to engage a wide range of ages and abilities in both formal and informal learning.

The Park's central themes include:

• history, particularly of the Victorian era,
• wildlife habitats, nature and ecology,
• prehistoric monsters, dinosaurs and evolution,
• geology and natural history.

Educational visits can contain a number of different experiences:

• guided tours
• activity trails
• time in the Museum
• explorations
• workshop activities and presentations.

The programmes have been developed to complement the National Curriculum  and Curriculum Authority targets. Every visit is tailored to the group's needs, requirements and length of stay. There is also the opportunity for us to bring the education to you through outreach visits.

Specialist guided tours and talks are also available upon request.

Guided tour themes include:

• Joseph Paxton and his vision for the Crystal Palace,
• Isambard Kingdom Brunel's water system,
• the vibrant history of sport in the park

More information

Contact the park rangers for details about guided tours:

Tel: 020 8778 9496
Email: adam.jenkins(at)bromley.gov.uk

Information about the Crystal Palace Museum

For educational visits and opportunities connected to the Museum please contact Ken Kiss.

Crystal Palace Museum
Anerley Hill
Crystal Palace
London
SE19 2BA

Tel: 020 8676 0700
Email: info@crystalpalacemuseum.org.uk