National Forest Adventure Farm Staffordshire

What makes us a great choice for education?

We aim to deliver an experience that gives your pupils inspiration and information, together with the opportunity to have fun with a sprinkling of adventure along the way!

Ever wondered how many stomachs a cow has? Or how alpacas commutate? Find out all about the amazing animals at the Adventure Farm both in our animal barn and outside paddocks. Meet farm animals including cows, pigs, goats and sheep. See our hatchery and make your way through the Chicken Walk-Thru. Also, pet our guinea pigs and Shetland ponies.

Educational Values

• Understand the importance of animals.
• Learn about the rights of animals with the understanding of the ‘five freedoms’.
• Understand the roles in which animals play in our lives and what they provide for us.
• Understand how our behaviour has an impact on animals.

What is typically included on our school trips?

A school trip at the Adventure Farm includes:

• An hour long Amazing Animals workshop tailored to EYFS, KS1 and KS2
• Tractor ride for your group
• Access to all indoor and outdoor play plus animal areas
• Undercover base and area for lunch
• Free teacher places (ratio 1:5) plus pre-visit

Group Sizes Catered For

We cater for a minimum of 8 children.

Photography, Filming & Audio Restrictions

Photography, filming and recording are permitted at the National Forest Adventure Farm, but only of your supervised children, and this is restricted by your school’s photography policy. 

Risk Assessment Details

Whole site and play equipment risk assessments are supplied pre-visit.

All children and adults are given a health and safety introduction when they arrive at the farm.

Education Officer Information

For more information and to book, please contact India Burton or Phemie Allbutt:

schools@adventurefarm.co.uk or 01283 533 933

Pricing Information

Term time weekday trips:

• £9.00 per child*
• Supervisory adults: 1 free per 5 paying children
• 1 to 1 SEN Support: Free adult carer
• Additional adults £5.00 

*excludes North Pole Adventure School Trips.

For weekend, evening, or school holiday visits, please contact India Burton on Phemie Allbutt:

schools@adventurefarm.co.uk or 01283 533 933

Clothing Requirements

Clothes suitable for the weather conditions plus footwear suitable for uneven, possibly muddy ground. Outdoor workshops go ahead regardless of the weather.

First Aid Information

There are first aid trained employees on the farm at all times.

Available Facilities

Hand washing facilities around the farm, including animal areas.

Toilets, plus baby changing facilities.

Disabled toilets, including special changing room with hoist and bed.

Large free car park.

Restaurant serving hot and cold food and drink.

Accessibility & Disabled Facilities

All the main farm areas are wheelchair accessible. However, the tractor trailer does not have a lift. If possible staff will assist any lifting onto the trailer.

Disabled toilets including special changing room with hoist and bed.

Opening Hours & Information

School trips are available on weekdays in Staffordshire term times.

Testimonials

“This is my third school visit and I take my own children here regularly. I highly recommend!”

- Horsendale Primary School

“Fabulous – well set out, great variety, well maintained, age appropriate. We had a great day! Thank you to all the staff!”

- Kilburn Infant & Nursery School 

“Loved it. Children’s words ‘best day ever!’”

- Snarstone Cygnets