School Groups

🏫 School Visits to The Oaks

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Where Magic, Nature, and Curiosity Come Alive

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At The Oaks, we believe education should be immersive, inspiring, and just a little bit magical. That’s why we welcome school groups for unique half-day or full-day experiences that blend science, sustainability, and storytelling.

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🧠 The Illusion Tour

Step into the Unseen at The Oaks - where mirrors whisper, faces follow, and nothing is ever quite what it seems. Wander through a world where a single glance can awaken an enchanted portrait, a wand can unlock hidden treasure, and a table holds an infinite abyss beneath its surface. Watch your reflection speak with a mind of its own, vanish beneath an invisibility cloak, or tower like a giant atop a trick of perspective. Students are encouraged to question what they see and think critically about perception, reality, and the power of perspective. Our illusions aren’t just fun - they’re full of fascinating physics, psychology, and art.

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🐝 The Maison du Miel - our Museum of Hymenoptera

Learn about the secret life of bees and their vital role in our ecosystem. In our interactive session, students will:

• Discover the lifecycle of the honey bee

• Explore ethical and sustainable beekeeping

• Watch real-time footage from our live hive cameras

• See how honey is extracted, stored, and labelled

• Taste our award-winning honey made right here at The Oaks

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🌍 A Living Example of Sustainability

As proud recipients of the Green Tourism Gold Award, we offer hands-on lessons in environmental stewardship. Learn how we harvest rainwater, protect biodiversity, and operate a low-impact guesthouse and how students can be changemakers in their own schools and communities.

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​🧭 Practical Information​

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• Duration: 2 hours of demos followed by free use of the facilities

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Optional Add-ons:

• Woodland Bat Walks (seasonal)

• Honey tasting gift jars for students

• Workshops in sustainability, storytelling, or magic show

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