School Booking Information Dumfries House hosts many educational activities to help educate kids outside of the classroom
School Curriculum Booking Information
At Dumfries House Education, we believe in learning through experience. Our workshops give pupils the chance to explore, create, and discover in inspiring settings—from hands-on science in our STEM Centre to food education in our Education Garden. Each programme is designed to support the curriculum while making learning memorable and fun.
Group Sizes
- Primary Schools: up to 30 pupils per booking
- Secondary Schools: up to 20 pupils per booking
- Future Textiles programmes: maximum 12 pupils
For larger groups, multiple bookings will be required. This ensures every pupil gets the best possible experience.
Workshop Costs
- Primary School workshops: £5.50 per pupil, per day (covers materials)
- Secondary School workshops: most are free of charge
Please check our curriculum documents for full details.
Available dates for school visits and Future Textiles programmes can be found via our booking link below. If your preferred date is not listed, it is no longer available.
For multi-day programmes or secondary school bookings, contact us at:
dh.education@kings-foundation.org
School Evaluation
If you have recently been on a school visit to Dumfries House, don't forget to fill out our day-visit evaluation form here. Teachers that fill out an evaluation form following a completed visit will be entered into a draw to win a free visit to the estate for their class, including transport. (Maximum of 30 people including accompanying staff)
We look forward to welcoming you and your pupils to the Estate in the coming months!