Each year we welcome over 600 children from local schools and other specialist education providers to Poole Farm. We have the full spectrum of age groups from toddlers to teenagers and adult learners too. Our site is perfect for outdoor education and we work closely with partner organisations such as Flint and Steel Forest School, to help little ones to ‘normalise’ being outside, enjoying nature and getting muddy. These education visits are vital in giving people access to the natural environment, broadening life experiences of children living in poverty, providing opportunities to learn about green spaces on their doorstep and how to enjoy them. We aim for children to develop an understanding of the natural environment and food provenance, learning the importance of making positive choices over food while improving their physical and mental health.
Enquire about an educational visit
Pool Farm activity offer
Pricing: Per person. Group size: Minimum 3, maximum 30. (For groups exceeding 15, an additional staff member will be provided, and the cover fee will increase to reflect this.)
Cover Fee: Variable depending on booking.
At least one guardian must accompany the group to be in loco parentis.
The adult-child ratio is at your discretion.
Camp fire
- Marshmallows around the campfire
- Length - 45 minutes
- Cost - £5
Animal feeding
- Feed chickens, pigs and ducks
- Length - 45 minutes
- Cost - £5
Practical conservation task
- Task will depend on the season and requirement of the farm on the day. Tasks completed before include:
- wood chipping paths
- cutting back vegetation
- tree seed collection
- clearing the pond
- gardening
- Length - up to 2 hours
- Cost - £5
Gnaw and explore
- Beaver tour
- Length - between 90 to 120 minutes
- Cost - £15
Poole Farm badges
We offer digital and physical badges for young people to earn by completing a programme to learn about and champion biodiversity.
Badges include; Junior farm, coastal, river, forest, urban, and park ranger, (ages 11-14) and the Future farm ranger digital badge. (ages 15-18, 25 with SEND)
Earn 1 badge over the programme - £80 per session.
A 4 hour session once a week over 5 weeks (recommended length) to learn all about biodiversity, practical conservation, improve a habitat, and earn your physical or digital badge.
Pricing: Per person. Group size: Minimum 3, maximum 10.
At least one guardian must accompany the group to be in loco parentis.
The adult-child ratio is at your discretion.