At Chestnuts, we believe that learning extends far beyond the classroom. Experiences in the wider world give children meaningful opportunities to deepen their understanding of their topics and develop valuable life skills - from paying for items in a shop to foraging safely in the woods. 

Each year group plans topic-linked educational visits to inspiring locations such as farms, the cinema, museums, and castles. We also welcome a range of exciting visitors into school, including falconry experts, a Roman Soldier and an assortment of fascinating creatures of every shape and size.  

Key Stage 2 children are offered the chance to experience staying away from home. In Years 3 and 4, the children enjoy an overnight sleepover, taking part in a variety of fun activities and challenges - some even in the dark, guided by torchlight. In Year 6, the children spend two nights away where they take on adventures such as abseiling, climbing, river crossing, team-building tasks and much more!

Educational visits and visitors are an additional cost to the school, so voluntary contributions towards the costs of these are requested. Voluntary contributions are made on a per trip basis through MCAS but can be paid in instalments.