Places to Visit
One of the best and most inspiring ways to learn about energy is to see it in action at its source and within museums and science centres. Visits can be arranged to power stations and wind farms to see how electricity is generated. Science museums and centres around the country have interactive exhibits that provide exciting opportunities for learning about energy. Some are featured below but through a little local research you may be able to find others right on your doorstep!
Tilbury Power Station and Energy Environment Centre
Coal fired power plant and the Energy Environment Centre.
In addition, find out about what lives in ponds, grassland and developing woodlands in the power station grounds through the environmental/field studies programme.
Bewilderwood
Ecofriendly theme park. 50 acres of woodland and marshland , a huge forest of family fun and adventure.
National Energy Centre
The National Energy Centre in Milton Keynes serves as a focal point for the efficient use of energy and development of small-scale renewable energy sources in the United Kingdom.
Little Barford Power Station
The visit includes an introductory talk and video and the opportunity to look around Little Barford's Visitors Centre. This is followed by a tour around the power station, finally ending in the station's control room.
EcoTech Centre
The EcoTech Centre in Swaffham, Norfolk, offers a range of educational experiences on sustainable energy. The Centre caters for a wide variety of organisations including schools, home education groups, clubs and professional associations and visits can be tailored to take account of individual needs.
