Opening Times

Open Daily from 27th March to 31st October 2010. Please visit www.longleat.co.uk for opening times for individual attractions

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

As featured on BBC's Animal Park - Longleat House and Safari Park plus 10 other attractions. An educational visit or an end of term fun day out, Longleat offers something for everyone.

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

Primary Activity Sheets - Adaptations & Habitats, Life Processes & Living Things, Feeding Relationships etc. plus Animal Fact Sheets. Talks on many other curriculum areas - see www.longleat.co.uk/education for further information
Secondary - Vocational Studies and Applied Learning Packages which include Marketing, Customer Service, Business, HR, IT etc.

What are the activities?

Longleat House, Safari Park, Hedge Maze, Adventure Castle, Longleat Railway, Motion Simulator, Old Joe's Mine, Animal Adventure, Safari Boats, Tea Cup Ride and new for 2011 Mini Safari.

What is the age range of the activities?

0 - 100

Sample programme of the activities:

See www.longleat.co.uk for further information

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

See www.longleat.co.uk/education for specific educational resources for Primary and Secondary education

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

Minimum group size is 12 people and there is no maximum group size. Educational groups are entitled to free entry for one adult with every 8 paying children. Group organisers are entitled to one free familiarisation pass once a group visit has been confirmed.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

It is the responsibility of the Group Organiser to carry out a full risk assessement prior to making a group visit. However, 'Risk Assessment Guidance' and 'Examples of Hazards and Associated Controls' are detailed on the Longleat booking form.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Every now and again - check out www.longleat.co.uk for information. Meanwhile, group organisers are entitled to one free familiarisation pass once a group visit has been confirmed.

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

Wessex Pavilion and Cellars Restaurant are the two main catering outlets with additional mobile catering units open at busy times. Picnics can be eaten at the many picnic areas around the site or undercover in the Africana Hut. There are six shops at Longleat - Trading Post (Safari), Clothes and Collectables (Main Square), World of Wildlife (Main Square), Lady Bath Shop (House), Victorian Kitchen Shop (House) and Gifts and Treasures (Stable Yard).

Is specific clothing required?

Sensible shoes and wet weather clothing if deemed necessary.

Do you have first aid on site?

Yes - there are many trained first aiders at Longleat who are equipped to deal with minor injuries. Please see a member of staff if you need assistance.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

No - although commercial fees do apply. Please contact the marketing department for details.

Additional information.

Further information can be found at www.longleat.co.uk