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Christianity

Bristol Cathedral

• Guided tour: approx. 1hr 30mins, depending on age/study focus. The building
  is the main resource/focus of study but they can provide crafts/drama/music
  workshops.
• One term’s notice needed.
• £20 per class (approx 30 pupils) plus £10 extra for workshop activity if
  requested.
• Toilets available but no disabled access.
• Tim smith is happy to visit schools in South Gloucestershire and participate in
  term time activities and events.

Clifton Cathedral (Roman Catholic)

• No cost, but a donation would be appreciated
• Guide available if required
• Maximum 30 pupils per tour
• There are guide books available.
• Lots of information on web site.

Gloucester Cathedral

• Guides are on tour duty 10.30 am – 4.00 pm Mon–Sat
• Tower tour: 269 steps!
• Cost between £1 and £3 per child
• Some of Harry Potter filmed here!
• Toilets and disabled access
• Coffee shop and gift shop
• Excellent web site

St Mary Redcliffe

• Tours for school children can be organised on request

*NEW FOR 2007*
Redland Parish Church Education Centre

• This is an exciting new opportunity for an informative and interactive
  educational visit, due to open to school groups Jan 2007.
• Brand new DVD introducing Christianity to be shown when children
  arrive.
• Workshops led by trained personnel based on various topics including:
• Art in Church, History of the Church, The Body of Christ, Worship
  Challenge, Evidence for Christianity, Evidence for Christian Living, Key
  Figure – Jesus.
• Initially aimed at Key stage 2
• Cost: none
• Toilets available
• Morning/sessions available most days (not Tuesday and Friday
  mornings)

Polish RC Church of Our Lady of Ostrobrama

• Large and very interesting
• Maximum 30 pupilsNo cost, but a donation would be appreciated
• Toilets available, but no disabled access

John Wesley's Chapel

• Oldest Methodist chapel in the world
• Rooms where John and Charles Wesley lived and the earliest Methodist
  preachers stayed
• Open Monday - Saturday from 10 am - 4pm all year.
• Tour charge varies for tour of chapel and house.
• Two month's notice required for tour of house.
• Maximum 40 pupils
• Toilets available, but no disabled access to upstairs

Broadmead Baptist Church

• No cost but donation would be appreciated
• Optimum 20 pupils per visit, maximum 30
• 4 weeks notice required
• Visit last approx 60 minutes
• Toilets on ground floor and lift to first floor (no disabled access to first floor
  toilets)

Religious Society of Friends, Redland Friends Meeting House (Quakers)

• One month’s notice required
• Tour available, would take about 45 minutes
• No fee
• Meeting houses are very simple, so there is not a lot to see, but would
  hope to stimulate discussion as to why Quakers meet in simple
  surroundings. A short talk about the Quaker tradition can be provided.

Thornbury Quakers, Tudor Room, The Chantry, Thornbury

• Very simple room.
• Talk/discussion re room/worship and Quaker traditions.
• Regularly receive school visits.

Frenchay Quakers

• In contrast to above, an early Quaker meeting house
• Adjoining burial groundHas all the traditional features of a Quaker meeting
• Very interesting historical features

The Salvation Army Bristol Citadel

• No charge

Orthodox Churches:
Greek Orthodox Church of St Peter & St Paul

Russian Orthodox Church of the Nativity of the Mother of God

• No charge, donation appreciated.
• No dress code.
• Children to take paper and pencil/clipboard.

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Judaism

Synagogues:
The Bristol Hebrew Congregation

• 19th Century orthodox synagogue
• Very interesting interactive tour by ex-teacher
• Visit lasts approx 1 hour
• No food to be brought into the Synagogue including sweets and chewing
  gum Maximum number 50
• Cost: approx £25.00 per hour of guide's time
• Visitors: Some members of the Jewish faith communities are willing to
  visit schools to talk with children about their religion. Contact Mrs Hutter
  as above to arrange.

The Bristol and West Progressive Jewish Congregation,

• No food to be brought into the Synagogue including sweets and chewing
  gum
• Maximum number 30
• Donation only (approx. £30.00 total or £1.00 per pupil)
• Visitors: Some members of the Jewish faith communities are willing to
  visit schools to talk with children about their religion. Contact Effie
  Romain as above to arrange.

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Islam

Mosques:
Bristol Masjid Jamia Mosque

• Visits held on Tuesday or Thursday only
• Very informative and interesting
• Opportunity for open questions
• Clothing should be cleanMales should wear long trousers
• Females should wear long skirts or trousers, arms should be covered
• Shoes shall be removed before entering the Prayer Halls
• Donations on a voluntary basis only.

Bristol Muslim Cultural Society

Islamic Information Centre

• Very helpful on a range of issues and resources
• Free downloadable information and literature available on website
• http://www.islamicinformationcentre.co.uk

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Hinduism

Hindu Temple (mandir):

The Hindu Temple

• General introduction to Hinduism and the temple lasts 1 hour. Cost: £50.
• Workshops on specific topics e.g. temple, foods and tasting, dancing last
  2 hours. Cost: £100
• Visits to schools available
• No charge for special schools
• Other schools should not be put off from visiting by the charges, which
  can be negotiated.
• Females should wear trousers or long skirts
• Shoes shall be removed before entering the main part of the temple

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Sikhism

Gurdwaras (Temples): All Gurdwaras welcoming

The Singh Sabha Gurdwara

The Bristol Ramgarhia Sikh Temple

The Sangat Singh Gurdwara

Shri Guru Singh Sabha

Visits:

Contact Narinder Vir Kaur at the Sikh Resource Centre,
114 St Mark's Road, Easton, Bristol BS5 6JD.
Tel: 0117 9525023 or contact the Gurdwaras directly.

• Males and females should wear headscarves (the gurdwara may be able
  to provide these).
• Shoes should be removed before entering the main part of the gurdwara.
• Visitors should treat the Guru Granth Sahib (sacred scripture) with respect
  - they should never turn their backs on it.
• Donations (of £20.00) would seem appropriate.

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Buddhism

Amitabha Buddhist Centre

• Learn some basics of Buddhism from practicing Buddhists
• Learn about Buddhist meditations
• Guided tour of shrines and Buddhas
• Refreshments if requested
• Opportunity for questions to be answered
• Maximum 40 pupils
• Donation: £1 per person (negotiable in special circumstances)
• Specific requirements catered for

Bristol Buddhist Centre

Sakya Buddhist Centre

• Shoes should be removed before entering the Shrine Rooms
• Donations (of about £15.00) would seem appropriate.

Bahai

Bristol Bahai Centre

•  (For information only – no visits available)

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