Join us for an exciting, hands-on session exploring bridges, railways and the incredible engineering of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Using Pendon’s detailed models, children will investigate how railways were built across difficult countryside, discover why different types of bridges were needed, and explore the materials that made them strong and stable.

Through practical challenges, observation, role play and movement activities, children will become engineers, experience what life was like for the navvies who built the railways, and learn how a steam train works. It’s an engaging way to bring history, science, geography and design technology to life.

This is a hands-on session led by our Learning Officer, followed by time to explore the museum with a specially designed activity book for you and your child to complete together. It is designed for ages 5+ (KS1 & KS2) and is limited to 10 students.

Your Day:

10:30 - Arrival and welcome

10:45 - Bridges and Brunel

11:45 - Lunch break (please bring a packed lunch)

12:30 - Collect your activity book and explore the museum at your own pace

2:00 - Museum closes

This session is £8 per child (no charge for Adults) and includes the session, museum entry and activity book. A resource pack will be emailed before your visit upon purchase of a ticket to help you prepare.

Tickets can be purchased on our partner website via the link below:

https://pendon.tygit.com/shop/...

Please note that lunch is not provided, so please bring a packed lunch with you. Drinks and snacks are available to purchase at the museum.