Unforgettable visit to the Houses of Parliament

Year 4 enjoyed an unforgettable educational visit to London, taking in both the Houses of Parliament and the Science Museum.

After an early start and a 6am departure, the children began the day with a walk through central London, spotting some iconic landmarks including Downing Street and the Cenotaph.

The highlight of the morning was a visit to the Houses of Parliament, generously arranged and hosted by The Rt Hon. the Earl of Caithness, Malcolm Sinclair, who put considerable effort into making the visit possible. Accompanied by an official tour guide and the Earl of Caithness himself, the children explored many of the building’s most historic and important spaces, including Westminster Hall, the House of Commons, the House of Lords, the Central Lobby and the voting corridors. His insight and stories helped bring parliamentary history and procedure vividly to life.

After a quick lunch on the coach, the group headed to the Science Museum, where they explored the Who Am I? exhibition and the medical galleries, before a much-anticipated visit to the gift shop. On the way, they also admired the impressive exterior of the Natural History Museum.

It was a long but thoroughly rewarding day, and the children represented Perrott Hill superbly throughout – curious, engaged and brilliantly behaved. A truly memorable trip for all involved.