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White pyramid sculpture at the top of Campbell Park in Milton Keynes

Art in the Park

Join us on a guided walk around the iconic public art trail based in the heart of Milton Keynes. 

Head sculpture in Campbell Park with canal bridge in background

Summary

Your pupils will visit the various public art pieces featured around Campbell Park and learn about the artists and their vision. The session will also encourage students' own creativity and artistic flare by creating their own art pieces using the nature around us. Art in the Park can be tailored for Key Stage 1 and 2. 

Please note that this session is currently available at Campbell Park only.

Armillary Sphere sculpture in Campbell Park

How does this link to the National Curriculum?

  • Use a range of materials creatively to design and make products.
  • To use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination.
  • Learn about the work of a range of artists, craft makers and designers, describing the differences and similarities between different practices and disciplines, and making links to their own work.
  • Learn about great artists, architects and designers in history.
More information about this session
Session Plan

Art In The Park Session Plan

Terms & Conditions

Booking Terms and Conditions

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Contact Us

If you would like further details, please contact our friendly Outdoor Learning team to discuss your requirements.

Phone: 01908233600
Email: outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com

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