What can Plantasia offer you?
Plantasia Interactive
An interactive experience that brings the world of plants to life.
Wild Walk
Explore the wild side of Plantasia.
Maze World
Six themed mazes are waiting to be discovered, one from each continent.
All three of the above attractions are teacher led and can be supplemented with educational worksheets based on a variety of themes including literacy and numeracy (please enquire when booking).
Discovery sessions
Guided sessions tailored to fit in with the national curriculum and in particular the QCA schemes of work. Choose from a wide selection from
habitat exploration to shelter building.
Price
Visits during spring and summer term cost £3.95 per child (for groups over 10). Adults on a 1:6 ratio are free. Any extra adults cost £5.25. This is an all-inclusive charge and includes a visit to Plantasia Interactive Zone, Maze World, Wild Walk, one discovery session and the use of the classroom for lunch. Lunchtime reservations are for 30 minutes and include designated storage containers for storing lunchboxes, and other belongings.
Is there a shop?
There is a gift shop on site, with many pocket money gifts. If desired you will be allocated a time during which your pupils will be able to visit the shop, we do ask that children use the shop in small groups and be supervised at all times, as a guide most schools allow £3.00 per pupil as spending money. Alternately goody bags can be provided, these can be tailored to any price from £1.00 upwards. Please order when making your booking.
Equipment loan
Various pieces of surveying equipment may be hired from reception. These are booked out on a first come fist served basis, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
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Pond dipping. - £20.00 an hour plus a refundable deposit of £80.00
Set includes 5 nets, 5 trays, 10 magnifying glasses, 10 bug viewers, identification sheets and instructions.
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Minibeast hunting - £20.00 an hour plus a refundable deposit of £80.00
Set includes 5 trays, 10 bug viewers, 10 magnifying glasses, 1 white sheet, 10
pooters, identification sheets and instructions.
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Surveying equipment - £20.00 an hour plus a refundable deposit of £80.00
Set includes, 5 hoops or quadrats, tape measures, clipboards and pencils,
soil thermometers, plant identification sheets and instructions.
How do I book?
To ensure that you are allocated the date and the time slot of your choice, a provisional telephone booking should be made as far in advance as possible. You will then be sent out a booking from which should be completed and returned to us, along with a £50.00 deposit (deposit is non-refundable). Cheques should be made payable to Atherstone Visitor Centre. On receipt on the deposit the booking will be confirmed and you will be invoiced for the remainder of the balance. This final payment should be made on the day of your visit, if payment is not made on the day of your visit, you will be sent out another invoice, this will incur a £10 administration charge.
Pre visits – pre visits are available for teachers and leaders. These visits take place outside of school hours (after 3pm) and must be pre arranged. It is regrettable but visits are not available during school holidays or weekends.
What to wear
Please ensure that children are dressed sensibly. Full school uniform is not suitable, as the children may get muddy. School t-shirts and jumpers are best teamed with long trousers. This protects the legs from exposure to the sun, and protects against midges and plants such as brambles and nettles.
During the summer a sun hat and sunscreen is recommended and a hat, scarf and gloves in the winter months. Waterproof coats are recommended for any time of the year along with stout walking shoes or Wellingtons.
Room hire for meetings.
Our fully equipped education room is available for hire and would make the perfect place for your meeting. Please telephone 01827 713438 for further information. Refreshments can be provided.
Children’s University and Kids College
Plantasia is a Children’s University and Kids College registered partner. For details on the latest module please telephone 01827 713438 or click here