Primary
Key Stage 1 and Early Years Foundation Stage
With so many opportunities to learn and enjoy during a visit to the Farm we hope you will come and meet us in the very near future. For more information or to book, call us on
020 8319 8900 or email our education team at education@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
We have a range of activities from Early Years through to Secondary which link with the National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage. All our activities encourage outdoor learning and can be tailored to your specific needs.
Activities either last for a full day or half day. If you would like to come for a full day visit you can either book a full day activity or you can combine 2 half days visits with one activity in the morning and one after lunch.
Literacy – Half Day
We can tailor your day around the book you are reading with you class in literacy. Books we can incorporate into our activities include We are going on a Bear Hunt, Farmer duck, What the lady bird heard, Stick man, The 3 little pigs and The Gruffalo.
Minibeast Safari - Half day
Explore and discover where minibeasts live. Search under log piles and investigate in the long grass. Using identification sheets and magnifying glasses the students can work out what they have found.
Pond Dipping - Half day
Investigate what lies beneath the surface of our pond. Using pond nets and identification sheets the students can discover all about pond life - amphibians and invertebrates.
Cooking - Half-day
We can run activities around where our food comes from as well as providing the opportunity for the children to prepare some of their own. With Key Stage 1 we can make ice cream and vegetable soup. There is an additional charge of £10 for these activities to cover the cost of ingredients.
Earthwalk - Half-day
An Earthwalk encourages children to use all their senses as they explore their natural environment. The children are actively involved throughout the walk with a range of sensory activities in our woodland.
Earth art - Half-day
Inspired by Andy Goldsworthy we will take a walk to the woods and create art using just natural materials.
Farm Tour - Half-day
An opportunity to meet our farm animals as we take you on a guided walk round the farmyard. See the sheep and pigs as well a meeting our pony, chickens and guinea pigs. There will be a chance for the group to handle some of the animals.
Maths on the Farm - Half-day
There is maths everywhere! Come on a special tour around the Farm where we meet the animals while also looking for the hidden patterns, shapes and numbers which are all around us.
Plant Power - Half day
Investigate plants in the garden and trees in the woodland. Learn about pollination, growth and seed dispersal. This activity includes the opportunity for the group to learn about caring for plants and planting their own seeds to take back to school.
Where the Wild Things Are - Half day
Go on a quest into the world of the Wild Things! Based on Maurice Sendak's classic children's book, this cross-curricular session brings to life ideas from the book, including literature, puppets, 'wild things' and even a 'wild rumpus' in the woods!
Build your own
Give us a call and we'll build a session to meet your needs.
Guided Visits
Full Day (10am-2.30pm)
£210 for a class up to 32 students
Half day (10am-12pm or 12.30pm-2.30pm)
£150 for a class up to 32 students
Guided Visits are available Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Included in the charge for a guided visit is a member of our Education staff to run your activities, use of our education centre for both activities and lunch as well as all equipment you may need during the day.
We recommend that all teachers should come on a pre-visit to carry out their own risk assessment for their class visit. A guided pre-visit by our Education staff is free of charge. Advice to teachers on controlling ill health from animal contact can be found here.
For more information or to book, call us on
020 8319 8900 or email our education team at education@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
Self-guided Visits
Self guided visits are available Tuesday - Sunday. We offer self-guided Farm Tours, Minibeast Safari, and Orienteering. A self -guided information pack is provided for these activities. We also have a self led activity trail around the farm which can be downloaded from our website or an activity pack can be bought onsite.
A self-guided visit does not include use of any indoor space or bag storage. It would not be recommended for the winter as there is no shelter if the group wants to stay for lunch. The charge for a self-guided visit (total children and adults) is:
Under 10 people - £20 per hour
Up to 20 people - £40 per hour
Up to 40 people - £50 per hour
Up to 70 people - £60 per hour
We recommend that all teachers should come on a pre-visit to carry out their own risk assessment for their class visit. A guided pre-visit by our Education staff is free of charge. Advice to teachers on controlling ill health from animal contact can be found here.
For more information or to book, call us on
020 8319 8900 or email our education team at education@thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org