National Forest Adventure Farm Staffordshire

What makes us a great choice for education?

We have a range of pre-planned workshops which are cross curricular, or you can mix and match to suit the needs of your class. The workshops are based in the Animal Barn, Kitchen Garden or the National Forest Woodland. 

Animal Workshops

• Amazing Animals
• New Life on the Farm (Spring only)

Growing Workshops

• Healthy Plants, Healthy People
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar 
• Little Red Hen
• Spudfest – dig up potatoes! (September only)
• Minibeasts

Woodland Workshops

• We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
• Three Little Pigs (Habitats & Materials)

What is typically included on our school trips?

A school trip at the Adventure Farm includes:

• Your choice of an hour long workshop linked to Key Stages 1, 2 and EYFS Learning Goals (see below)
• Tractor ride for your group
• Access to all indoor and outdoor play plus animal areas
• Undercover base and area for lunch
• A free return voucher for each child
• Free teacher places (ratio 1:5) plus pre-visit

Animal Workshops

• Amazing Animals
• New Life on the Farm (Spring only)

Growing Workshops

• Healthy Plants, Healthy People
• The Very Hungry Caterpillar 
• Little Red Hen
• Spudfest – dig up potatoes!( September only)
• Minibeasts

Woodland Workshops

• We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
• Three Little Pigs (Habitats & Materials)

Group Sizes Catered For

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 Lyndsey Delaney:

info@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 Lyndsey Delaney info@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

10am to 6pm daily - excluding 25th, 26th December and 1st January.

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