- Bewerley Park (view map)
Year Groups
- Primary School
- Secondary School
- Post 16
Duration
- Half Day
- Full Day
Difficulty
Adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.
Min Group Size
12 People
lights on, lets go!
A journey into a mine is a journey back in time!
Guided by headlights to lead the way, students will work closely together to navigate passages and tunnels, first dug in 1782, to discover preserved mine workings and get a glimpse of the life of a lead miner.
Our time spent in this underground world is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.
What’s Included
All specialist equipment
Caving helmet, Petzel LED haedlamp, and harness or caving belt.
All specialist clothing
Caving suit and wellies when required. Ideally students should bring their own wellies, but we have plenty on hand to lend.
Transport
Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.
Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors
Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.
– back in the classroom –
curriculum links
Mining is an excellent way to learn all about local and regional history, the effects mining has had on our upland environments, what was mined, how it was formed and even get creative making fictional stories.
Key Stage 2
History: Local history
Students will learn about the history of the mine, what it was for, how mining happened, how long ago it happened, what the conditions were like for miners, and ultimately what led to the demise of the industry in its scale.
English: Fiction
Students can create their own fictional stories about the mine, how it was created, what it was for, and what it may become in the future.
Key Stage 3
Science: Earth, atmosphere and rocks
Students can learn about what rock or mineral was mined, how it was formed, the considerations needed to be made with surrounding rocks, and the rock cycle itself.
Geography: Human
Students can learn about the effect that the mine and mining had on the dales and moorland environments, the impact on the countryside, its legacy, and the settlements that still exist today because of it.
Key Stage 4
Hazards
Natural hazards are part of the GCSE curriculum. Students will spend time talking about these hazards and exploring how they have shaped our environment and the impact of man on these environments. They can discuss how some of these hazards are shaped naturally and are still changing, and the dangers this presents.
LOCATIONS: Bewerley Park
YEAR GROUPS: Suitable for Primary School, Secondary School, and post 16 students
DURATION: Available as a full or half day activity
DIFFICULTY: Adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure
MIN GROUP SIZE: 12 Students
lights on, lets go!
A journey into a mine is a journey back in time!
Guided by headlights to lead the way, students will work closely together to navigate passages and tunnels, first dug in 1782, to discover preserved mine workings and get a glimpse of the life of a lead miner.
Our time spent in this underground world is adapted to the age and level of experience of students on adventure.
What’s Included?
All specialist equipment
All sporting equipment and adventure specific helmets, lights, and harnesses.
All specialist clothing
Caving suit and wellies. Ideally students should bring their own wellies, but we have plenty on hand to lend.
Transport
Once at the centre, all transport to and from adventure activities is provided.
Experienced, full-time, outdoor teachers and tutors
Each group of 12 students is led by a fully qualified and experienced outdoor tutor.
classroom benefits
curriculum links
Mining is an excellent way to learn all about local and regional history, the effects mining has had on our upland environments, what was mined, how it was formed and even get creative making fictional stories.
Key Stage 2
History: Local history
Students will learn about the history of the mine, what it was for, how mining happened, how long ago it happened, what the conditions were like for miners, and ultimately what led to the demise of the industry in its scale.
English: Fiction
Students can create their own fictional stories about the mine, how it was created, what it was for, and what it may become in the future.
Key Stage 3
Science: Earth, atmosphere and rocks
Students can learn about what rock or mineral was mined, how it was formed, the considerations needed to be made with surrounding rocks, and the rock cycle itself.
Geography: Human
Students can learn about the effect that the mine and mining had on the dales and moorland environments, the impact on the countryside, its legacy, and the settlements that still exist today because of it.
Key Stage 4
Hazards
Natural hazards are part of the GCSE curriculum. Students will spend time talking about these hazards and exploring how they have shaped our environment and the impact of man on these environments. They can discuss how some of these hazards are shaped naturally and are still changing, and the dangers this presents.