With exhibits like a fossil of the largest spider ever, it’s an exciting place for all ages!
Part of the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Reading, The Cole Museum presents visitors with a complete tour of the diversity of the animal kingdom.
The museum’s specimens include a male Indian circus elephant skeleton, a five-metre python skeleton containing 400 vertebrae, and a false killer whale skeleton. Educational tours are available on request for Key Stage 2 pupils.
Reading
The Museum of Berkshire Aviation
This aircraft enthusiast-run visitor attraction at Woodley Airfield really packs a punch!
Based on a historic airfield that was once the centre of the thriving local aircraft industry, the wonderful MOBA is home to several unique Berkshire-built exhibits.
Alongside all the planes, you’ll find out about local aviators too. There are fascinating pictorial records and priceless archives to pore over. The museum welcomes group visits and runs an active educational programme for schools.
Reading
Windsor Castle
The oldest and largest inhabited castle in the world is one of the Queen’s favourite homes.
From its beginnings as a wooden fortress at the time of William the Conqueror, the castle has developed over the centuries into a truly opulent palace.
Friendly learning specialists (some in costume and in character) deliver curriculum-enriching talks, tours, workshops and role-play sessions for pupils from early years up. History is the overarching focus, but there is scope for science and more.
