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The Cotswold Water Park with its amazing geology, history and wildlife
offers so many exciting opportunities for learning - let us bring the
amazing story of why Gravel is Great to your school.

What is the Gravel is Great roadshow......?

An exciting half day of hands-on classroom activities aimed at KS2 pupils


  •   Gravel is Great - a lively 15 minute DVD by TV presenter & author    Julian Richards
  •   Aerial photos then and now - compare what has changed in 60 years
  •   Mini desktop 'gravel pits' to excavate and explore
  •   Sieve 'n Sort sand and gravel
  •   Try the Timeline - young archaeologists required
  •   Luscious Lakes restoration challenge
      + Optional brick-laying with real mini bricks and mortar!
      + Follow up teaching resources and links
      + Opportunity for follow up school visit to quarry

A huge thank you to the sponsors who have helped with this project – we think you are great !

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