Opening Times

10.00 - 5.00

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

A dramatic site of ancient tropical reefs, quarries, lime kilns, fossils and rock formations on a 50 acre site on the edge of the Peak District.

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

Scientific Enquiry, Life Processes & Living Things, Materials & Their Properties, Physical Processes.

What are the activities?

Guided Trail, Story of Stone Exhibition, modules in Rocks & Minerals, Soils, Fossil Casting, Gem Panning, Fossil Rubbing and Quarry Visit

What is the age range of the activities?

KS2 - University

Sample programme of the activities:

Teacher Choice

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

All materials provided

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

Up to six groups with a maximum of 25 students per group. Teacher ratios as per legislation.

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

Risk Assessment available on our website.

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

Yes, informally.

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

Shop and small cafe available.

Is specific clothing required?

Suitable for outdoor use.

Do you have first aid on site?

Appointed person for Emergency First Aid in the workplace.

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

Usual legal restrictions apply.