Opening Times

9.30 am-5.30pm tue to sun( march-nov)

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

We offer hands on experiences and specific or tailored workshops, co-ordinated by Access to Farms, a DEFRA sponsored organisation to ensure standards. This should aide sensory learning, as it is very tactile. There is a separate educational room for private lessons or talks.

A grain shed that has 3 slides and a soft play area - to ensure children are entertained on wet days.

There is a play area with an undercover sandpit, play tractors, wooden cow for the children to milk as well as climbing frames, a bed swing for disabled and able bodied children, rockers with backs, so these again are suitable for children that need support etc. We ensure Health and Safety is at the forefront of all activities.

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

Support the National Curriculum in Science, History, Geography, PHSE and Citizenship, P.E, English and Maths.

What are the activities?

animal care,animal handling,living egg ,cookery ,milking,feeding,activity books

What is the age range of the activities?

preschool to secondary

Sample programme of the activities:

talk in education room followed by activity ie animal feeding ,scarecrow making ,nature walk ,lunch ,play activity ,booklet questions and answers

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

we provide all materials for craft activites ,booklets and activity sheets ,need wet weather clothing and sensible shoes

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

8 children per adult

Do you have or how do you arrange risk assessment?

download from website free pre visit assesment

Do you offer Teacher familiarisation days?

yes

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

food and drink ,Gift shop,playareas

Is specific clothing required?

wet weather

Do you have first aid on site?

yes

Are there any restrictions on photos, copyright etc?

no