Wildlife and Nature Reserves
Children need nature. Nature needs children. A Wildlife and Nature Reserve school trip can make a fantastic impression on children & young people with their learning & discovery, emotional & physical wellbeing, inspiring them to become environmentally responsible individuals. Studies have defined that outdoor learning can have positive impacts concerning critical thinking, creative questioning and problem solving, allowing students to think about issues important to their lives and the world outside of the classroom. Modern life has brought with it some incredible advances in technology, but has also led to some very rapid changes in ways of living that can have an adverse health impacts. Through a school wildlife & nature reserve visit, pupils can learn about wildlife and nature first hand making the teaching more vivid and interesting and expanding their understanding of the subject at hand. Additionally, nature is a major motivational factor for exercise, with very strong evidence to suggest that being outdoors and attracted to wildlife & nature leads to children, young people & adults increasing their activity levels, enjoyment, relaxation and lowering stress and mental health problems. A school visit to a wildlife and nature reserve can appeal to Early Years Foundation Stage children, Key stages 1 to 4 and university students; from talks to explorations to educational workshops, day visits and residential stays, most of our listed venues can help teachers plan visits that are related to curriculum lessons such as mathematics, science and social studies, with wildlife & nature in mind.
Children need nature. Nature needs children. A Wildlife and Nature Reserve school trip can make a fantastic impression on children & young people with their learning & discovery, emotional & physical wellbeing, inspiring them to become environmentally responsible individuals. Studies have defined that outdoor learning can have positive impacts concerning critical thinking, creative questioning and problem solving, allowing students to think about issues important to their lives and the world outside of the classroom. Modern life has brought with it some incredible advances in technology, but has also led to some very rapid changes in ways of living that can have an adverse health impacts. Through a school wildlife & nature reserve visit, pupils can learn about wildlife and nature first hand making the teaching more vivid and interesting and expanding their understanding of the subject at hand. Additionally, nature is a major motivational factor for exercise, with very strong evidence to suggest that being outdoors and attracted to wildlife & nature leads to children, young people & adults increasing their activity levels, enjoyment, relaxation and lowering stress and mental health problems. A school visit to a wildlife and nature reserve can appeal to Early Years Foundation Stage children, Key stages 1 to 4 and university students; from talks to explorations to educational workshops, day visits and residential stays, most of our listed venues can help teachers plan visits that are related to curriculum lessons such as mathematics, science and social studies, with wildlife & nature in mind.
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Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre Somerset Exmoor
Located within the rolling hills of Exmoor National Park, there are lots of ways for your students to get active at Wimbleball Lake Activity Centre. This 530 acre site has something for all school ages to enjoy. With walking and cycling trails winding around this beautiful place, and a wide range of watersports and other land activities available, this is the perfect location to spend a school day outdoors.
RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve Outdoor Education Centre
RSPB Newport Wetlands Nature Reserve is home to many RSPB practiced professionals, who are experts in their chosen field and provide educational school trips that are packed full of information.
Big Hat Bushcamp School Bushcraft Courses Surrey
The aim of Big Hat Bushcamp is to give schools the ultimate bushcraft experience & leave all who visit with the knowledge and confidence to safely enjoy the outdoors. the activities are designed to promote personal development, teamwork & leadership.
English Heritage Greater London
Iron Age Settlements, Roman Forts, Medieval Abbeys, Tudor Castles, Victorian Mansions and Gardens, and even World War Fortresses - you name it, our exceptional, out-of-the-classroom sites offer unlimited cross-curricular learning opportunities.
Carlisle Castle Cumbria
An impressive frontier fortress with 900 years of history – excellent for Medieval, Tudor and Civil War topics. Carlisle Castle provides students with a sense of how the site has changed over time and what life was like for the people who lived here.
Port Lympne Safari Park Kent
Port Lympne Safari Park Kent is the biggest animal wildlife reserve and breeding sanctuary. Your students will experience enrichment learning covering topics and issues relating to animal welfare, biology, conservation and environmental studies on this award winning safari park educational day trip.
Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities Day Trips Swanage Dorset
Cumulus Outdoors Adventure Activities delivers action packed day trips with a combination of the following activities; coasteering, high ropes, coasteering, mackerel fishing, climbing, SUPs, waterpark and mud run, air rifle shooting, tag archery, axe throwing and tunnelling.
Hilltop Outdoor Centre Norfolk
Independent Family run Hilltop Outdoor Centre Norfolk is set in 31 acres of beautiful woodlands on the north Norfolk coast with 2 distinct centres on the one site. The outdoor activity centre provides various adventure activities to primary school groups and theactivities include; team building, field study sessions available.
Suffolk Owl Sanctuary & Nature Centre
Our Educational Visits for schools and youth groups provide a tailor-made experience, making the most of our owl sanctuary and nature centre with various collections to engage your specific group with Birds of Prey, conservation and the natural world.
English Heritage Yorkshire
We aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. We offer learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with free planning visits, property information, useful online resources, and educational facilities.
All Things Wild Nature Centre Worcestershire
All Things Wild has a range of educational packages linked to the National Curriculum. Your school visit can be tailored to meet your needs; from self-led visits, to a range of activities such as animal encounters and educational activity workshops.
RSPB Dearne Valley Old Moor Nature Reserve
RSPB Old Moor Nature Reserve is home to a wealth of wildlife, including ducks, geese and swans! Here, students can explore different habitats and study animals in their natural environment.
Monkey World Ape Rescue Centre Dorset
Tours can be tailored to the curriculum about a range of topics surrounding primate welfare & conservation. Enjoy enrichment days where groups can help make items used in the enclosures and learn about the importance of primate care and stimulation.
Yorkshire Wildlife Park
Yorkshire Wildlife Park is a fantastic place to experience a truly breathtaking scenery while on an educational experience with students of all ages. Explore, learn and have fun while learning about animals.
RSPB Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve
With teaching ponds, minibeast meadows and a range of habitats, RSPB Sandwell Valley Nature Reserve delivers unforgettable educational experiences that will leave students with a motivation for learning.
Path Hill Outdoors Environmental Outdoor Activities
We offer outdoor challenges, combining personal and social development with an understanding and respect for the natural environment.
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