Opening Times

Monday to Friday 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weekends & bank holidays 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

What makes this a great venue for School group Fun or Educational Visits?

67 acres of great outdoor space, a large Natural Play Area and a free accessible visitor centre with a large exhibition hall, classroom, shop, cafe and toilets.

What are the Curriculum Topics or Benefit to the students from a visit?

Science and Nature, Environmental Art, Solar Power and the Environment Centre, Minibeast Hunts, Pond dipping,Orienteering (self-led),Recycling and Sculptures.

What are the activities?

Environmental Art, Solar Power and the Environment Centre, Minibeast Hunts, Habitats, Pond dipping,Orienteering (self-led),'Reduce, Reuse, Recycle' and Sculptures.

What is the age range of the activities?

Activities are mainly for primary aged children but can be adapted for both pre-school and high schools pupils.

What materials to you provide or suggest groups bring to support the visit?

Suitable outdoor clothing and packed lunches.

What are the minimum and maximum group sizes and the free Teacher Ratio?

The maximum group size for an activity is 35 pupils.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Risk assessments are provided for all staff-led activities.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Teachers are welcome to attend at any time subject to the centre opening times. The country park is accessible at all times.

What facilities are there for school groups for food and drink, shop etc?

There is a cafe and gift shop in the visitor centre.

Is specific clothing required?

Outdoor clothing and sensible shoes.

Do you have first aid on site?

There is a first aid box at Reception.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

We ask that photographs are only taken of children in your own group.