Type: School Trip Destinations

WEBSITE LINK: http://www.libertyscentre.co.uk

EMAIL ADDRESS: libertys.centre@virgin.net

CONTACT:  01425 476487

School Trip & Group Educational Information

Introduction for school trips and educational visits
Liberty’s Centre is located near Ringwood on the edge of the New Forest and is home to a large collection of birds of prey which includes eagles, owls, hawks and vultures. We also house a number of reptiles and other creepy crawlies, such as snakes, lizards and spiders in our indoor reptile house. Enjoy a visit that will prove to be fun, exciting and educational for all ages. Observe the birds flying free and reptiles up close and personal through various spectacular and educational displays.
Why is this venue great for School Trips and Educational Visits?
We tailor our displays and lectures to current topics and projects within the school curriculum i.e. conservation, habitats, flight e. t. c. We offer the unique experience of getting up close to birds of prey and reptiles through our displays and whilst having fun, the children are learning.
What does a typical school trip or educational visit include?
Our educational visits are unique in that they are specifically tailored to each group.
What size groups do they cater for?
Up to a maximum of 100 children

What can they provide you with to support your school trip or educational visit?
Links to specific areas of the curriculum are found throughout the centre and in the demonstrations. We are currently investigating the curriculum in depth to enable us to produce worksheets and hope to have these ready for the new school term, September 2008.

Can you take photos, video or audio? Are there any copy write restrictions?
Yes, we are very happy for children to take photographs. There are no copyright restrictions.

How do you arrange a risk assessment?

Risk assessments are available. Pre-visits by staff, free of charge, can be arranged by telephone.

What are the contact details for their education officer?
Nobody specific however, the centre views education as of paramount importance and many staff members contribute to our efforts to educate people of all ages. (To teach is to touch a life forever!)

What does it cost?
£4 per child. 1 adult free of charge for every 8 children. Adults admission £5 thereafter.

Is specific clothing required?
No, but appropriate clothing to suit the weather conditions please.

Do you have first aid on site?
Yes, we have first aid on site and a qualified first aider.

What facilities do they have for school trips and educational visits?
Shop, café, picnic areas, outdoor flying arena for birds of prey flying demonstrations and indoor lecture theatres for flying birds of prey and reptile shows in the event of wet weather. The shop stocks items from 99p upwards or exit can be provided avoiding the shop!

Are there disabled facilities?

Disabled toilets available. Centre totally accessible to wheelchair users.

 

Featured Listing: No

Age of Children / Pupils:

• 5 – 7 years
• 8 – 10 years
• 11 – 13 years
• 14 – 16 years
• College
• University

Region:

• South East England
• East of England

Type of visit:

• Farms & Zoos
• Green Awareness & Environment Centres
• Wildlife and Nature

Curriculum topics:

• Citizenship
• Geography
• Science

Months Open:

• March
• April
• May
• June
• July
• August
• September
• October

Disabled Facilities: Yes