Group Visits and Forest School
Our experienced staff provide fun and engaging activities for school and group visits. Our staff include session leaders with Forest School Level 3 certification, CEVAS and PGCE teacher training.
At the farm, we are committed to inclusion. We are flexible in our approach to activities to ensure that all young people can access our sessions. Please feel free to speak to us about how we can tailor sessions to the needs of your young people whether that be support SEND or to adapt for your curriculum topic.
We run a variety of exciting activities throughout the year.
Activity options for Group Visits
All year round
Story of fire
We will tell the story of how fire changed the lives of humans. Participants will learn about the three elements needed to make fire. We will support young people to learn how to collect the right materials and use flint and steel to make their own fire.
Boggarts – mixing with mud
Learn the story of the magical bogart creatures that protect the natural world. Young people will sculpt their own tree fairy or Boggart out of clay and make a home for it.
Discovery trail
Get to know our beautiful nature reserve at Boiling Wells on an active orienteering trail. Children will usie their understanding of place recognition to collect stamps!
Making painting tools and experiments with texture
Learn about ancient cave paintings and how people used to make tools to make them. Children make their own paint brushes and paint and practise using them on fabric that you can take back to your own setting.
Farm tour
What do we have down at St Werburghs City farm? Meet and learn about our animals. Young people will have the chance to collect the eggs, stroke some of our animals, and feed them! You will be shown around by one of our staff who can tailor this session to make it appropriate to your topic at school – we can include questions about animal types and their diet.
September – November
Hedgehog homes
Help the hedgehogs get ready for hibernation! Learn about hedgehogs – what they eat and why they sleep during the winter. Make your own clay hedgehog and make a warm, dry nest for it!
Bird feeders
Let’s see what birds we can find at our Boiling Wells site! What do they need to survive? Young people will understand why birds might need a bit of extra help with finding food during the winter. Make bird feeders to take back to school or to hang on our site at Boiling Wells.
Apple pressing
The West Country – famed for its apples! Come and see our apple trees. Use our apple press to make apple juice.
January- March
Bird feeders
Let’s see what birds we can find at our Boiling Wells site! What do they need to survive? Young people will understand why birds might need a bit of extra help with finding food during the winter. Make bird feeders to take back to school or to hang on our site at Boiling Wells.
April – July
Pond dipping
Splish splash, what’s that in the pond? Using nets, buckets and identification kits, you’ll discover the hidden depths of the pond. A memorable learning experience led by experienced staff.
Minibeast hunting
What creepy-crawlies are hiding near here? Use nets and other equipment to discover what insects live at our Boiling Wells site. Young people will learn about what habitats different insects like, what a life cycle might look like for different insects and why insects are essential for the environment.
Pricing
| Session | Price | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Farm tour | £3 per young person or £60 minimum |
1 hour |
| Half day | £6 per young person or £120 minimum |
2.5 hours, 2 activities |
| Full day | £11 per young person or £220 minimum | 5 hours, 3-4 activities, including lunch |
These prices are based on groups of more than 15 children. If your group is smaller, or you want something a bit different, get in touch to discuss prices.
We can also arrange Forest School and/or Animal Care sessions for a period of six weeks or more.
