All Learning Visits up to end of April 2025 are fully booked. If you still would like to visit please go to the Group Visit page on our website
Embark on a Journey of Discovery:
Launching Our 2025 Heritage Education Programme for Teachers and Students!
As we step into 2025, we are delighted to launch an exciting, innovative and engaging heritage education programme. This is not just another history lesson; it's an immersive experience that invites students and teachers alike to discover the past, celebrate community life, and explore the future of our planet.
Through three core themes, students will explore the rich tapestry of our shared heritage and develop critical skills that will shape their future:
- Innovation: Uncover the groundbreaking ideas that shaped the world we live in today. From early inventions to modern breakthroughs, students will dive into the minds of pioneers who changed history.
- Community Life: Experience the everyday life of those who came before us. Through interactive activities and storytelling, students will see how communities lived, worked, and thrived, building connections to their own lives.
- The Planet: Become a conservationist for the day! Engage with topics on sustainability, environmental stewardship, and the role we all play in preserving our planet for future generations.
We offer a choice of discovery sessions on topics that link to a Curriculum for Excellence . To explore our Discovery Session choice click here
Join Us on This Exciting Journey!
This 2025 heritage programme is set to be an unforgettable experience. We invite you to book your place now and be part of a transformative educational adventure. Whether you're a teacher ready to inspire your students, or a student excited to uncover the wonders of the past, this programme has something for everyone.
Don’t miss out – embark on a journey of discovery today!
Finer Details of Discovery Sessions
To qualify for a learning visit your school must meet all the criteria below:
- Sessions are suitable for Primary and ASN students working at Early, First or Second Level. All our Sessions are flexible and can be adapted to support learners needs.
- The school class must be of at least 15 children, we can accommodate smaller ASN groups
- Visits take place between January to April and September to December each year
If your class(s) doesn't meet all the above criteria you can book one of our Group Visits school excursions group visits
We offer a range of curriculum-linked Discovery Sessions at the specially discounted entry price of £3.00 per child, with one accompanying adult free for every seven children, and any additional adult charged at £3.00.
Each Discover Session will include:
- A 40-minute guided session led by a member of our Learning Team
- Resources to support to self-led activity
- Suggested pre and post visit activities to support your learning visit
Practical Matters
- We ask that a leader teacher will be in charge of your school throughout your visit, and provide phone number so we can contact the leader during the visit, should the need arise.
- On arrival, the group leader should report to reception and let us know the precise number of adults and children in their group. Payment in full is required by cash, credit card or cheque; we cannot invoice you unless supported by a local authority Purchase Order. We'll then direct the rest of your group onto the site, using a side entrance if things are busy.
- Across the site there's a range of covered (although unheated) spaces, suited for eating packed lunches, these don't need to be booked in advance.
Advice to Download
- Download: Our model risk assessment for farm visits
- Download: Industry code of practice - guidance to teachers and other on farm visits by children
Optional Activites
There are a number of optional activities that require advance booking.
- Soft Play Session: £2 per child (resticted to under 8 years old). Session lasts a full hour at set times.
- Tractor and Trailer Rides: £1 per person. A short trip around the cropping field costs £1 per person.