We aim to connect people to the story of their food from farm to plate; to nature, especially their local environment and to each other, creating a more cohesive community. With four sites and a diverse neighbourhood, the Farm is an ideal venue for educational activities and exploration in an outdoor environment.
We offer fun packed educational visits for groups of varying sizes depending on the activity. For example, for a one-off school visit we can take groups of 30 children/young people per facilitator and for Forest School group we only have 15 children/young people per facilitator. Visits can include a tour of the farm, a mini-beast adventure, natural crafts, bush crafts and other outdoor learning activities. Please see the list below.
| Session | Price | Times |
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| Farm Tour | £3 per child/young person or £60 minimum | 1 hour on a Monday or Tuesday in term time |
| Half Day | £6 per child/young person or £120 minimum | 9.45AM – 12.30PM or 12.30PM – 2.45PM on a Monday or Tuesday in term time |
| Full Day | £11 per child/young person or £220 minimum | 9.45AM – 2.45PM on a Monday or Tuesday in term time |
These prices are for groups of more than 15 children. If your group is smaller, please get in touch to discuss prices.
All sessions can be differentiated to suit your year group and individual needs. Our education team are highly qualified. Our training backgrounds include Primary / Secondary PGCE, CEVAS and Forest School level 3. Our team all have many years experience working with children in outdoor settings. Please contact us to arrange all the details of your visit and ensure it is tailored to meet your needs.
Please check out our full list of curriculum linked learning activities to help you choose and book your sessions.
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A Farm Tour
Join the farmer for a tour of the farmyard. With a chance to feed the goats and sheep or search for chicken eggs, this hands on learning experience will teach you how we care for animals, why they are farmed and how our food is produced.
Stroking the sheep was best 'cause I've never done that before
Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
Fishing for Frogs
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.
Please note, our pond is in the process of relocation and renovation, so please bear with us if it is not quite ready when you would like to book. We hope to have it open by Spring / Summer 2023 (fingers crossed)!
Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
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Mini beast adventure
Why do butterflies taste with their feet? How do grasshoppers hear with their knees? Discover the weird and wonderful world of mini beasts.
Explore their different habitats and find out how they are adapted to them.
Not Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
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Discovery Trail
An active orienteering trail through Boiling Wells or over Narroways Hill. Using their understanding of place recognition, children will follow maps and photos to search for a collection of stamps.
Lovely activities, well considered, perfect to keep the childrens' interest, in such a beautiful setting.
Not Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
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Mixing with Mud
Squelch squerch. Sculpt tree fairies and boggarts out of clay and found natural objects. Create a mud masterpiece using traditional printing techniques - splat it & spray it.
I made a snake - it was funny because we got all messy.
Not wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
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Bonkers about birds
Using a mixture of logs, fir cones, bird feed and vegetable suet we will create attractive bird feeders which can be hung in your school gardens.
Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
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The Story of Fire
Watch and listen as an experienced leader slowly builds and sets a fire alight whilst retelling the story of 'How the rabbit gave fire to the people'. A warming experience.
I loved seeing the children so mesmerised by the fire - fantastic.
Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
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Sticks and Stones
Imaginative play and learning using natural found items to make music, pictures, obstacle courses, mini shelters, tracking trails and much more...
Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 1 hour
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Carbon Neutral Trail
Follow the carbon footprint trail around Boiling Wells. Find out about our solar panels, rain water harvesting, composting, interesting use of glass bottles, straw bale building and compost toilets.
Wheelchair accessible - Duration: 30 mins - 1 hour
Prices
| Session | Price | Times |
|---|---|---|
| Farm Tour | £3 per child/young person or £60 minimum | 1 hour on a Monday or Tuesday in term time |
| Half Day | £6 per child/young person or £120 minimum | 9.45AM – 12.30PM or 12.30PM – 2.45PM on a Monday or Tuesday in term time |
| Full Day | £11 per child/young person or £220 minimum | 9.45AM – 2.45PM on a Monday or Tuesday in term time |
These prices are for groups of more than 15 children. If your group is smaller, or would like to create a bespoke visit, please get in touch to discuss prices. You can also book weekly Forest School and/or Animal Care sessions for a period of six weeks or more.
All sessions can be differentiated to suit your year group and individual needs. Our education team are highly qualified. Our training backgrounds include Primary / Secondary PGCE, CEVAS and Forest School level 3. Our team all have many years experience working with children in outdoor settings.
Please contact us on office@swcityfarm.co.uk or call 0117 942 8241 to arrange all the details of your visit and ensure it is tailored to meet your needs.
