Groups welcome

There's loads to discover and learn at Almond Valley and we're excellently equipped to welcome group visits, particularly from schools, nurseries and community groups.

There's a picnic barn, ample toilets and handwashing facilities. Rides and play sessions may be booked in advance. A range of educational discovery sessions are available to visiting schools, and animal demo sessions can usually be arranged for community groups visiting mid-week in term time.

Groups need to be pre-booked and contain at least ten persons paying admission in order to qualify for discount rates.

For commercial groups, please contact us directly, otherwise download an educational or community group booking form.

For secondary and primary schools and those providing formal education to 3 and 4 year olds. Admission costs £2.50 per child with one free adult per two children, and additional adults at £2.50

Download schools booking form and detailed conditions of visit. (815kB PDF)

Download risk assessment statement for schools (78kB PDF)

More information about schools visits and how they link to the curriculum

For playgroups, mother and toddler groups, out-of-school groups and other community or charitable organisations. Admission costs £3 for adults, £2.50 for children aged over 2 years old

Download group booking form and detailed conditions of visit. (522kB PDF)

Download risk assessment statement for groups (79kB PDF)

Download pledge of good conduct by groups (56kB PDF)

Are you a school or are you a community group?

Our educational service is available only to schools, their nursery classes, and to other organisations providing formal education to 3-4 year olds.

Different benefits are available to community and charitable organisations, including nurseries, playgroups, out-of-school groups and other childcare groups involved in informal education.

In case of doubt, we refer to the classification of your group according to the Scottishchildcare website.