A Day Out in Oxford for Academy Students

Third Year Academy pupils enjoyed their time in Oxford this weekend visiting the Oxford Castle Prison and the University of Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum.

At Oxford Castle Prison, pupils took a guided tour and learnt about the history of the prison and the lives of the prisoners who were held there. The tour provided an in-depth look into the harsh conditions prisoners wold have faced and how they lived their daily lives. It was not just a history lesson, but also a pretty eerie and spooky experience, too!

The Botanic Garden, the oldest of its kind in the UK and home to over 5,000 different plant species was also a fascinating change of pace. It is comprised of several glasshouses including the Waterlily, Rainforest and Carnivorous Plant houses, as well as the historic Walled Garden, dating back to 1621, and the tranquil Lower Garden. Alongside this, the Arboretum comprises 130 acres of the world’s rare and endangered trees.

It was a great trip out together to explore and enrich our academic knowledge.

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