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Schools

The Brunel Museum’s new school offering will be available for all school bookings starting in September 2025. If you’re interested in planning a visit or would like more information, please email us at hello@thebrunelmuseum.com. We’re currently finalising a new booking system—stay tuned for updates!

NEW: Discovery Walk – An Interactive Local History Trail for Schools

Bring Rotherhithe’s rich history to life with our brand new Discovery Walk – a self-guided, interactive walking tour designed especially for school groups.

Starting at the Brunel Museum, this 1-hour route takes your class through the heart of Rotherhithe, using a beautifully illustrated map to explore local landmarks, uncover hidden stories, and engage with the area’s past.

Created with teachers and learners in mind, the map is easy to follow and packed with fun facts, prompts for discussion, and key information to support classroom learning.
What to expect:

● Start and finish at the Brunel Museum
● Approx 1-hour walking route, suitable for KS1 - 4
● Illustrated, child-friendly map for pupils to follow
● Historical facts and questions to support teacher-led discussion
● Links to local geography, engineering, and social history.
Whether you’re planning a local history unit, geography field trip, or looking to enrich your museum visit, the Discovery Walk offers an exciting way for pupils to connect with their surroundings.


Curriculum Links

The Discovery Walk supports a range of curriculum areas across Key Stages 1–4, including:

History: Explore how Rotherhithe has changed over time, learn about local figures like Marc Brunel and Dr. Alfred Salter, and use real-world clues – from buildings to blue plaques – to investigate the past.

Geography: Practise map reading and navigation skills, and discover how the River Thames shaped the local area through trade, industry, and transport.
Citizenship & PSHE: Encourage discussion around community, social change, and how industries of the past—such as the transatlantic slave trade—have shaped society and continue to impact the world today.

Physical Education: : Promote outdoor learning and movement through a relaxed and active walking route.


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