About the centre

Inspired by its natural surroundings, the roofline of the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut reflects the curve of a tree canopy.

Created with sustainability in mind, the building makes use of natural resources, keeps environmental impact to a minimum and encourages biodiversity. Whether you come to learn, play, explore or relax, the Isis Education Centre at The LookOut, Hyde Park offers a unique and special experience that’ll stay with you for years to come.

Understand and be inspired by nature

Learning at the Isis Education Centre is designed to discover and uncover the natural world. Interactive whiteboards and digital microscopes bring children and grown ups even closer to nature, whilst traditional fishing nets and magnifying glasses still play a vital role.

The most important resources are those found outside. The monstrous jaws of a dragonfly nymph, the sound of a cricket chirping, or the wriggling secrets of the Sunshine Pond will stay with you forever.

What’s on offer

Situated in an acre of Hyde Park, the Isis Education Centre boasts a wide variety of resources, opportunities and habitats to explore, plus 500 acres of wide open green spaces surrounding it!

• Two bright and airy Discovery rooms to hold up to 30 individuals per room so two groups can participate in different activities simultaneously
• Both spaces open onto a wooden decking area, which can be used as outdoor work areas during the warmer months
• The space can also expand into one large room to accommodate up to 80 people seated
• Visitors can interpret the ecologically advanced building and analyse their findings through state-of-the-art technology
• The living rubble roof provides an important teaching tool as well as contributing to the environmental sustainability of the area
• The storage and re-use of grey water and the recycling of waste are all made visible and are a tangible part of the learning environment
• The gardens are a secure space for everyone to explore
• Additional activities take place out in Hyde Park or Kensington Gardens

The Isis Education Centre is accessible to all ages and abilities and the design of the building and surrounding wildlife nature trails include various DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) compliant features for people with physical and sensory disabilities.