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Educational Visits
Educational Visits
Educational Visits, free entry
Details
firstsite's programme covers Key Stages 1 - 5 and is linked to the National Curriculum.
firstsite offers self-led visits for free, directed visits, artist-led sessions and master class artist-led sessions as well as the opportunity to bring firstsite to your school, in our offsite programme. Call for more information on how you can get involved.
Opening details
Please note that all visits, including self-led ones, must be booked in advance. Sessions are available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, from 10am. Other days / times may be available - please enquire.
Prices
Free entry
EDUCATIONAL RATES:
Various - please contact for details.
Firstsite
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01206 577067
schools@firstsite.uk.netAddress
Lewis Gardens,
High Street,
Colchester,
Essex,
CO1 1JH
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TL 999252 Lat: 51.88968 Long: 0.90477
By Road:
Follow signs to the Town Centre.
Accessible by Public Transport: 1 mile from Colchester Town station
Facilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Credit cards accepted (with charge)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Welcome Host
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for conferencing
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)
Designated parking for guests with disabilitiesPublic Areas
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
- Baby changing facilities
- Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)
- Hearing loop installed in public areas
General
- Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
- Clear signage
- Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
- Good colour/tonal contrast for visually impaired visitors
- Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
- Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
Food
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
