EDUCATION
 

THE MEL GRAY CENTRE                     
 

Our new Canal Heritage Education Centre ( known as The Mel Gray Centre after the founder of LUCS) is a superb facility for school children and others interested parties. Primary school children who visit the canal basin will no longer have to squeeze into the 1820's museum, but will instead have their own purpose-built classroom As the new facility will accommodate up to a class at a time, we hope to increase substantially the numbers of visiting children from 1,000 each year. The Centre will also provide educational space for secondary schools and colleges, as well as much-needed facilities for other local groups. The design of the Centre is in keeping with the existing buildings, and will be an attractive addition to the picturesque basin. In the Centre there is a large room (class size) with tables and chairs, an area for wet work and two toilets, one with shower. Screen and IT equipment is available The Centre has been generously funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, by West Lothian Council, the Robertson Trust, the Nancy Roberts Educational Trust and by LUCS itself.  

SCHOOL PARTIES
School parties are most welcome during the season. There must be    at least one adult (no charge) for every 10 children
 All visits include the boat trip (½hour duration), viewing the museum display in the Mel Gray Centre and the provision of worksheets
The Maximum numbers allowed are Victoria - 10 children and 2 adults.     St Magdalene - 36 children and 3 adults
Although there is wheelchair access to the tea room, museum, SMel Gray centre and toilets the boats are unsuitable for disabled passengers.

SCHOOL WORKSHEETS
Please click, select required worksheet and print out before visiting. (pdf files)

SCHOOL- PRICES 
Primary & Secondary per pupil £ 2.00   Nursery Pupils £1.50  Additional Adult £4.00

HOW TO MAKE A BOOKING
All Charters must be booked in advance. Booking are not valid until confirmed in writing by LUCS. Please contact the Booking Secretary , bookings@lucs.org.uk
BOOKING FORM

Teachers: If booking Victoria please ascertain from your local authority that you are permitted to use an open boat.
 
ILLUSTRATED TALKS
LUCS can provide speakers to give illustrated talks on the Canal.