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Fisherhead, Robin Hoods Bay
Whitby , North Yorkshire, YO22 4ST England WEBSITE LINK: http://www.old-school-house.co.uk/ EMAIL ADDRESS: theoldschoolhouse@hotmail.co.uk CONTACT: 01947 880723 School Trip & Group Educational Information Introduction for school trips and educational visits The Old School House was built in 1864 and was the village school until the 1960's. Situated in the old village with a unique view of the red tiled cottage roof tops and the sea, it is an ideal venue for schools, colleges and other groups wanting to experience the friendliness and hospitality of the Bay and the North Yorkshire coast. We sleep 42 in bunk-bedded centrally-heated accommodation spread through 9 bedrooms. The bedrooms have sinks, drawers and hanging space. Toilets, baths and showers are situated close to each bedroom. B&B and fully catered groups have access to their own small kitchenette, which we keep stocked with tea, coffee and milk. The kitchenette is equipped with microwave, kettles, a toaster and a fridge. There is a study area with tables and benches, a small common room with sofas and chairs, a separate dining room and a boot room to store and dry wet gear. The dining room has a TV & DVD player whilst the Study area has a drop down screen for use with a projector
ROBIN HOOD’S BAY
THE NORTH YORK MOORS NATIONAL PARK
The smallest of the National Parks, the North York Moors comprise a high plateau bounded on the north by the Plain of Cleveland and on the south by the vales of Pickering and York. On the north and south the moors are etched by deep valleys, or dales, and the eastern boundary of the park ends in a spectacular coastline. This coastline is also part of the North Yorkshire and Cleveland Heritage Coast. The 55km of coastline between Saltburn and Scarborough has been a Heritage Coast since 1974 and was originally defined due to its undeveloped nature and outstanding scenery. It is one of 46 such Heritage Coasts around England and Wales and attracts thousands of visitors each year, significantly boosting the local economy. The large forests of Dalby, Cropton and Boltby are not only important for timber production but for wildlife and recreation too. There are two main river catchments in the Park either side of the central moorland watershed: The Esk catchment in the north and the upper tributaries of the Derwent catchment on the south. The North York Moors National Park contains some of the finest geology in the world. These rocks have helped form the stunning landscapes. The varied landscapes of the National Park owe much of their appearance to the underlying geology, the results of over 200 million years of Earth history. This history has seen North Yorkshire flooded by oceans, covered in huge river deltas and most recently invaded by great ice sheets
Whitby, 6 miles away, is dominated by the cliff-top ruins of a beautiful 13th century Abbey. This quaint maritime town, with its old cobbled streets, picturesque houses and sandy blue flag beach, is set among fine stretches of coast with spectacular cliffs and bays Why is this venue great for School Trips and Educational Visits? The Old School House offers full-board accommodation and sole use for self-programming school groups. The surrounding area is ideal for art, geography, geology, history, English and study skills. We have contact details for peripatetic specialists who will work with school groups in subjects such as geography and geology, and others who deliver talks and slide shows on subjects such as the smuggling history of the Bay as evening activities. For Primary age children the immediate area is ideal for rock-pooling, fossil-hunting, coastal walks and sketching. In Whitby, there is the Abbey, museums, boat trips and ghost walks. Slightly further afield, there is the National Park Visitor Centre at Danby which offers a range of educational programmes, the North York Moors Steam Railway, Eden Camp, Scarborough Sealife Centre and Hartlepool Maritime Museum. For secondary, further and higher education we are an ideal base for all areas of the curriculum and currently host groups studying maths, English, geography, creative writing, photography, languages, art and team-building. What size groups do they cater for? We sleep 42 spread through 9 bunk-bedded rooms. What can they provide you with to support your school trip or educational visit? • All areas of the curriculum can be covered from The Old School House.
• We can help with ideas and provide contacts for specialist areas of the curriculum. Please call number above. How do you arrange a risk assessment? Teachers are welcome to book a pre-arranged risk assessment. What are the contact details for their education officer? Kate and Tim Smith on number above. What does it cost? • 2008 Full Board Prices: From £17.50 - £25 + vat per person per night. • One free leader place for every 10 students. • Please contact us for prices of other types of stay e.g. self-catering Is specific clothing required? No. Do you have first aid on site? Groups need to bring their own first aider. What facilities do they have for school trips and educational visits? We do not normally run a tuck shop but will on request. There are several sweet and souvenir shops in the village that open year round or by arrangement. Are there disabled facilities? Please call for your specific needs. Additional Information: The village has formed a broadband co-operative that offers wi-fi broadband at reasonable rates. Connection to this can be arranged in advance of visits. Featured Listing: No More Information
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