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Outdoor Learning
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Outdoor Learning Programme

Three Hagges Woodmeadow is the perfect setting for school children to learn about their local environment through our curriculum linked workshops.

Our secure, 25-acre site provides a unique environment perfectly suited to our activities which include mini beast hunts and woodland nature trails.

School visits can be self-led however we recommend you book a guided visit.

Our workshops are designed for key stage 1 and 2 classes and include:

  • Mission minibeast
  • Bugs on bushes
  • Birds, bees and butterflies
  • Wonderful worms
  • Fun with food chains
  • Art adventures
  • Pond pioneers
  • Snails, slugs and slime
  • Campfire capers
  • Meadow magic
  • Wild about woods
  • Forest school tasters

To help plan your visit to the woodmeadow, please visit Schools' Resources.

Booking

All school visits (guided or self-led) must be booked in advance. Please complete our enquiry form and a member of our team will contact you to discuss and confirm your requirements.

Cost

1-hour workshop £1.50 per child

2-hour workshop £3 per child

All day workshop £4.50 per child

 

Outdoor Education FAQ's

When should we visit?

We welcome schools Monday to Friday during term time.

How much time should we allow?

In our experience, many schools find they have not allowed enough time. We would recommend spending at least four hours with us.

What should we bring?
  • Pencils and paper
  • Depending on what time of day you visit us we would recommend you bring either a snack and a drink, or a packed lunch and a drink.
  • Clothing suitable for the season including long sleeve top, trousers and appropriate footwear (no flip flops).  Always pack a waterproof jacket.
  • Hats and sun cream on sunny days.
Where can we eat?

In Bodgers’ Den which is situated in Three Hagges Woodmeadow.  We also have a cabin situated near the entrance to the woodmeadow.

What about health and safety?

All visits require a risk assessment.  We will do our utmost to ensure that your visit is fun, worthwhile and safe and have provided a sample risk assessment to assist you.  Any health and safety concerns can be discussed at the pre-visit planning meeting which must take place prior to every visit. 

All our staff and volunteers are DBS checked. 

We have first aid trained staff.

Our Education Development Officer Amber Botham is a qualified teacher and has a Forest School Leader qualification at Level 3.

How can I book our outdoor education visit?
All school visits should be booked in advance by filling in our outdoor education enquiry form . Someone from our team will then be in touch to finalise details with you. Your school will be invoiced after your visit.
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WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT THEIR VISIT TO THREE HAGGES WOODMEADOW
"It was great to look for the different animals and I liked being a caterpillar in the story and making a bee finger puppet, a dragonfly and a butterfly. "
Isla
"I loved spotting the mini-beasts and making dragonflies"
Oliver (aged 5)
"I liked making a finger bumble bee, walking to the pond and finding mini-beasts. "
Joseph (aged 4)
"I loved everything so much. Best time ever. "
Daniel (aged 8)
"Absolutely loved it! The pond life section was really interesting. "
Buddy (aged 4)
"I thought it was interesting and amazing. "
Eden (aged 9)
"Today has been excellent. The nature was very interesting, and I have learnt a lot. "
Amelia (aged 11)
"A brilliant experience! "
Amber (aged 11)
"This is amazing. It should happen more often. "
Fern (aged 9)