Opening Times

April to November
10.00 am to 5.00pm
7 DAYS A WEEK

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

Calbourne Water Mill offers an excellent opportunity for schools to experience a demonstration of a working mill. The children also have the opportunity to physically experience the transition of grain to flour using the quern stones which are smaller than the mill stones used and are worked by a handle.
The onsite museums offer a chance for children to experience the history of our world. Our war museum has memorabilia from world wars 1 and 2. Grandma’s kitchen museum consists of a large collection of household items from the 19th and 20th century. There is also a fire station, consisting of historical fire equipment and a fire engine.
Whilst offering all of this, we also offer the chance for children to experience pottery making with “clay play”. The clay play is available at a discounted rate £1.50 for a ball of clay per child if booked in advance (minimum of 10). Children will be able to create items from their clay ball and take it home with them. The clay used is air drying clay so therefore does not need to be fired in the kiln.

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

History, Science, Numeracy, Geography and PHSE
History: Many opportunities to examine lives and lifestyles (past to present)
Science: wide variety of opportunities to investigate and problem solve-life processes, materials and properties, and physical properties. Looking at our woodland area, how we use the energy from solar, wind and water.
Numeracy: over a wide age range, different opportunities for children to calculate and problem solve.

What are the activities?

Museums, Clay play, Milling demonstration

What is the age range of the activities?

key stage 1 -4

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

All accompanying adults are free and will receive a FREE tea/coffee or cold drink, there is not a limit on how many children, minimum or maximum.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

We have our own risk assessment for schools which is available upon request.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Teachers can visit for free prior to trip to familiarise themselves with what we offer and if the chance should they wish, to do their own risk assessment.

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

Our onsite café provides refreshing hot and cold beverages, and hot and cold food. School packed lunches are available on pre arrangement.
We do have a gift shop where children and staff are able to buy souvenirs and bird/fish food.

Is specific clothing required?

No specific clothing.

Do you have first aid on site?

We do have first aid and first aiders on site.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No restrictions on photos.