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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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WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre Gloucestershire

Located alongside the River Severn, WWT Slimbridge Wetland Centre Gloucestershire provides unique opportunities for students and school groups of all ages and abilities to interact with birds and other wildlife. With a wide range of resources available to support curriculum work, a visit to WWT will create the perfect reward and educational trip for your school group.

Bickley Hall Farm Wildlife Discovery Centre Cheshire

Bickley Hall Farm (Wildlife trust) provides fantastic opportunities for outdoor learning and compliments the National Curriculum, Our delivery staff are experienced environmental educators who are ready for your educational group.

English Heritage Yorkshire

English Heritage Yorkshire aim to promote a greater understanding & enjoyment of the historic environment. Offering learning groups FREE ENTRY to 400 + venues, along with free planning visits, property information, useful online resources, and educational facilities. These experiences support the National Curriculum across a wide range of subjects and all key stages.

Crocodiles of the World Zoo Oxfordshire

Crocodiles of the World are the UK’s only crocodile zoo, with its largest crocodile collection and one of the best collections in Europe they provide excellent workshops for school trips and educational groups.

Skern Adventure Appledore Outdoor Learning and Development North Devon

Set in 22 acres of stunning North Devon countryside, overlooking the Taw and Torridge estuary, Skern Adventure Appledore offers exceptional residential and day experiences for schools and youth groups. For 50 years, we’ve been helping young people build confidence, teamwork and resilience through outdoor adventure and hands-on learning. The centre offers day trips at all levels, from Key Stage 1 to Key Stage 5.

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre Somerset

Mill on the Brue Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre in Somerset is an award winning Centre based in 25 acres of beautiful woods, fields & river valley aim to give the best outdoor learning experience you have ever had with many exciting, fun and challenging outdoor pursuits and a strong emphasis on team work and the environment.

The World Outside Bodenham Arboretum Worcestershire

The World Outside Bodenham Arboretum Worcestershire is located on a working farm offering curriculum linked activities covering nature and the environment.  All key stages are covered with experiential learning, developing inquisitive & positive relationships within the natural environment.  Activities can include; traditional storytelling, growing and cooking, enchanted forest, natural art, team building, problem solving, mud kitchen, den building, mini beast hunts, pond dipping, stream damming, Natural Art and so much more.

Carymoor Environmental Education Centre Somerset

Carymoor Environmental Education Centre Somerset provides inspirational enrichment outdoor learning. Our nature reserve has a wide variety of habitats to explore and our unique location next to a working landfill site makes Carymoor the perfect place to bring green issues to life. Perfect school or educational dat trip focusing on the environment and Ecology & Green Awareness. We provide outreach services also

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer Activity Centre Wales

Parkwood Outdoors Dolygaer offers high quality outdoor and adventurous activities for schools and educational groups with on site accommodation for up to 70 students and support staff. The experienced, enthusiastic team have a strong background in outdoor activities and coaching, ensuring we deliver some of the most exciting and varied activities, including, canoeing, kayaking, caving, orienteering, mountain biking, rock climbing, abseiling, plus many more.

Hobbledown Adventure Activity Park and Zoo Epsom

Hobbledown Adventure Activity Park and Zoo Epsom, offers pupils many interactive activities come face to face with farm and zoo animals to costumed characters in adventure play areas to a willow maze, jumping pillows, underground tunnels, storytelling sessions and singalongs. There are a variety of options available for schools, tailored to Early Years learning, as well as Key Stages 1, 2 and 3 of the National Schools Curriculum.

Crosby Lakeside Adventure Centre Liverpool

The Adventure Centre is a stunning watersports & visitor centre located in Crosby Coastal Park Liverpool, Waterloo. The facilities include water sports, fitness suite, bistro & 4 high-quality fully accessible bedrooms & bunkrooms which sleep up to 48.

Ferry Meadows Outdoor Education Centre Cambridgeshire

Whether you're seeking exciting adventures or curriculum-based outdoor learning, Ferry Meadows Outdoor Education Centre Cambridgshire offers a variety of engaging experiences. Students from all key stages can take on exciting challenges, develop new skills, and immerse themselves in nature, making for a fun, educational and unforgettable school trip.

Suffolk Owl Sanctuary And Nature Centre

Educational visits at Suffolk Owl Sanctuary and Nature Centre offer schools and youth groups a tailor-made interactive learning enrichment experiences, 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. There are National Curriculum linked guided walks, sessions and workshops on a variety of topics, which are all tailored to the groups needs and requirements.

Gunpowder Mills History Science Outdoor Learning Essex

Gunpowder Mills History Science Outdoor Learning Essex will provide your students with a day out immersed in nature, science, and history. Offering full- or half-day trips, bringing the curriculum to life through hands-on activities, interactive displays, guided tours, and costumed characters, a school trip to Gunpowder Mills will be the perfect reward trip.

Woburn Safari Park Bedfordshire

Woburn Safari Park Bedfordshire offers exciting educational enrichment day trips for students of all ages, with over 1000 wild animals in over 300 acres of beautiful parkland you’ll get an unparalleled close encounter with some of the world’s most magnificent & endangered animals. Woburn offers indoor and outdoor workshops for all ages from pre-school to undergraduate students with all sessions linked to the national curriculum.

Battersea Park Childrens Zoo

Battersea Park Childrens Zoo in London provide schools and educational groups with interactive guided tours that teach children in an educational but fun way about animals and birds. Covering topics such as  habitats, baby animals, colour's, caring for animals, eating habits and much more. Tours can be tailored to suit subjects related to the National Curriculum.

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