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School Workshop: Potions and Commotions (years 3 to 6)

A practical team challenge for schools which gets pupils using their senses to explore the world around them in unusual ways.

The session includes outdoor games, creativity and craft.

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Workshop overview

Teams play, learn and work together to complete the challenges and win back their friends’ freedom.

What happens in the workshop

An original Eden story inspires pupils on a learning journey in our Outdoor Gardens. In order to complete their quest and release kidnapped Ken and Barbie, they’ll need to take part in physical games and challenges and use their senses to explore the world around them in unusual ways. They’ll create poems, gather resources and prepare powerful potions to transport them safely back to reality.

Visiting teacher

“ We have had a fantastic day. The children were really engaged and kept saying that this was the best trip they had been on. ”

Practical information

The workshop costs £8.50 per pupil, with a minimum charge of £170 per group (includes VAT). Maximum group size is 35. The cost includes:

full, free access to the Eden site for the day
all equipment needed to complete your challenge
a personal welcome from the Education Team on arrival
a base for your bags in our purpose-built education centre, The Core
a space to eat your own lunch

The price includes free entry for accompanying adult helpers, whose participation is essential to the success of the day (please note our suggested adult/pupil ratios are as follows: Early Years Foundation Stage, 1:3; Key Stage 1, 1:6; Key Stage 2 and 3, 1:10; Key Stage 4, 1:15; Key Stage 5, 1:20). You’re welcome to bring more helpers if you’d like. Additional helpers are charged at our group booking rate.

We also offer a free preparatory visit to Eden for teachers wanting to plan their school trip, which should be booked in advance.