Rides

Rides

What is it? 

The term "Rides" can cover a lot of activities, but at the most literal level it includes any pastime that includes moving not under your own speed. For example, riding a donkey along a beach and going on a rollercoaster both count as go on a ride. 

What does it involve?

Rides involve being moved along by the movement of something else other than you - either sitting in/on, or being harnessed to something. The specifics can vary greatly; from huge, complex apparatus such as a rollercoaster to the relatively simple set up of a zipwire. 

Why do it and what are the benefits?

You should go on a ride to have fun! Every type of ride has their own individual appeal, and there is a wide enough variety that there will be a perfect ride for every age group.

What equipment do we need?

Rides on horses/donkeys will need various specialist equipment, but this should be provided for you - there shouldn't be much equipment you need to supply for any kind of ride apart from appropriate clothing e.g. swimwear for waterpark rides. 

Who is it suitable for?

The suitability of a ride for students will depend entirely on what it is! Activities such as go-karting and rollercoasters may have age and height limits, whereas horse/donkey rides will be much more lenient! 

Costs?

Most readily accessible rides are reasonably cheap, but more specialist establishments such as theme parks and go-karting tracks may cost more to visit as they have much more complex setups.

Issues/Things to think about? (unsuitable for age groups, medical conditions etc)

Be aware of supervision of children in busy theme/waterparks and ensuring any safety and operational instructions relayed to your group are observed - younger children may not pay full attention!

How do we include?

Inclusion of all students will depend on what kind of experience you are taking them on. Bigger establishments will have a better setup for disabilites than smaller companies, so if your student group has special needs then you must consult with the specific venue concerned. 

Doing it abroad?

Some of the biggest and best rides are abroad, especially when it comes to theme parks! While they might get a little pricey, they will make for an unforgettable experience for students - make sure to check out what's around. 

Main website:

The indefinite nature of rides mean that there is no real website that covers them all, so it would be best to consult the websites of individual venues to see whats available.

Venues with this Activity

Middle East’s Leading Tourist Attraction

Ferrari World Abu Dhabi was created in tribute to Ferrari’s passion, heritage, excellence, innovation and performance. Each area and attraction in the Park brings to life a different part of the Ferrari story, from Cinema Maranello with its film about Enzo Ferrari to Formula Rossa capturing the speed, power and freedom of a F1™ car.

Baylands Equestrian Centre is an Outreach Centre for the College of West Anglia providing recognised in-house equine training and qualifications.

Would you like a career in equine?

A family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen. All its rides and attractions are designed to offer the whole family a full day out of fun and excitement.

Adventure Land, Toy Land, Discovery Bay and more! All of which combine to keep even the most active of children occupied for a full day.

As the largest cruise operator on the River Thames, we offer a range of services dedicated to group organisers and tour operators.

Cornwall's Premier Steam Railway

Discover the excitement and nostalgia of steam travel with a journey back in time on the Bodmin Railway, evocative of a 1950's Steam Branch Line.

Enjoy a 13 mile return journey from Bodmin General Station to Bodmin Parkway in the Glynn Valley and Boscarne Junction in the Camel Valley.

Your open-top bus tour showcases the best of London's tourist attractions

Schools and colleges from around the world use Bancroft Cruisers to give their students a new perspective on the history of Will Shakespeare and his home-town, Stratford upon Avon.

Rheilffordd Llyn Tegid (Bala Lake Railway) offers a delightful 9 mile return journey alongside Bala Lake, through the beautiful Snowdonia National Park.

Futuroscope is the intelligent theme park. It is designed with education in mind and is one of France’s most visited attractions, being based upon multimedia, cinematographic futuroscope and audio-visual techniques. Situated in the heart of the superb Poitou-Charentes region of western France, Futuroscope offers a unique experience for any school group.

Cardiff Bay is a diverse waterfront built around a 200 hectare freshwater lake known as ‘the Bay’. Find a great mix of Cardiff attractions, entertainment and events, coupled with vibrant bars and shops that create a truly unique atmosphere worthy of any capital city!

Great for Schools!

Come rain or shine, there's something for everyone at Almond Valley. We're open throughout the year and with many attractions under cover, there's plenty to see and do whatever the weather

There's so much for students to enjoy, and our play areas hold special appeal to those under ten years old. We'd recommend that you allow at least four hours for your visit.

A four mile section of the Kinnaber to Brechin line, between Brechin and the Bridge of Dun forms the basis of this important fragment of Scotland's historic railways.

The Club is dedicated to the preservation and restoration of historic vehicles, researching and sharing their history and enabling everyone to develop their related interets.  The Club welcomes new members and visitors.

Visitors are welcome daily from 1 April to 
30 September, 10am to 2pm. Entry is by donaton.

The Grampian Transport Museum boasts an impressive range of transport exhibits, from travelling chariots of the 1800's, to some of the fastest cars ever made.

The Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust was set-up in 2007 to take over the remaining building of the former Ferryhill locomotive depot, restore it and transform the site into a working railway heritage site for the North East of Scotland. In this endeavor, the Ferryhill Railway Heritage Trust has the active support of Aberdeen City Council and the Ferryhill Community Council.

Full steam ahead for great family fun

This hidden gem, only 40 minutes from Glasgow and Edinburgh, is located in the historic town of Bo’ness.

The original plan for the route was for the line to run from the Shrewsbury and Hereford line at Craven Arms to join what eventually became the Cambrian Railway near Montgomery, with a short branch to Bishop’s Castle.

Under new ownership for 2015. Come and enjoy the thrills of:

Just 5 miles off the Cardiff coast, our educational and residential trips explore the fascinating history and wildlife. Visit www.mwmarine.org for trips from Weston and Cardiff or www.bayislandvoyages.co.uk for fast rib rides from Cardiff Bay. Trips all year round.

Cardiff Bay's Ultimate Thrill Ride

Looking for excitement in Cardiff Bay? Bay Island Voyages offers a great range of fun days out! From a blast around Cardiff Bay to a scenic tour of Flat Holm Island and the Bristol Channel on our new high speed RIB boats we have it covered!

Prices start from £7 and trips run daily from Mermaid Quay.

The reliable and convenient waterbus service!

Let Princess Katharine, a 90 seat waterbus, relieve the stress with a relaxing 25 minute cruise on the river Taff. An ideal link between Mermaid Quay and the City Centre. On the hour 10am to 4pm from Mermaid Quay and on the half hour 10.30am to 4.30pm from the City (Bute Park).

Cardiff Boat waterbus offers a regular service between Cardiff Bay and Cardiff City Centre. 

This unique boating adventure gives everyone the chance to leisurely and safely get afloat as the skipper on these easy to drive boats, giving you the freedom to explore on a given route out on the Bay. Find us on the pontoon 'Mermaid Quay'.

Rhapsody Tours specialise in Year Group and Reward Trips for all types of school in both the state and independent sectors. They can offer a variety of experience to suit all ages of students from Primary to Secondary. Tours are by executive coach to UK and European destinations.

Specially-designed Junior Circuit that enables aspiring racers to learn the craft in a safe, yet challenging, environment.

Kart racing is the best and safest way for young people to learn the disciplines of motor sport. In fact, you will find that most successful racing drivers today began their careers in this exciting field.

The 300m junior track was opened in 1990 and was laid out to provide an easy fun course for novice drivers.

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