West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park Bewdley offers curriculum-linked hands-on activities in a purpose-built Safari Academy for schools. The education team has 40 years’ experience of many species of animals welfare and conservation issues.
West Midlands
West Midlands Safari Park, Bewdley, Worcestershire, DY12 1LF
MONTHS OPEN
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October
DAYS OPEN
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
AGE GROUPs
5 to 7 years, 8 to 10 years, 11 to 13 years, 14 to 16 years, College, University
What we offer on a school trip
West Midlands Safari Park has been welcoming schools and education groups for over 40 years and the highly skilled Education team are dedicated to making your time enjoyable and educational.
We offer curriculum-linked, hands-on activities, in our state-of-the-art Safari Academy, which has five fully equipped classrooms, specifically designed for visiting groups of pupils. Here your class can benefit from one of our Discovery Sessions or Creature Features in a safe environment.
Our outdoor classroom is a perfect learning environment during the warmer months. It allows us to offer visiting schools the opportunity to get up close and personal with a variety of our smaller animals (subject to availability).
Safari Park
West Midlands Safari and Leisure Park
West Midlands Safari Park Bewdley
What makes us a great choice for educational visits
Booking is made stress-free with no booking forms or deposits needed. Speak to a member of the team to help plan an enjoyable and memorable day.
Accreditation and awards
- LOtC Quality Badge
What is typically included on our school trips
Book either just admission to the Safari Park to enjoy the walk-through animal exhibits and the four-mile Safari Drive-through, with amazing animals. You can add on ride wristbands for an extra treat and thrills in the Adventure Theme Park.
Various sessions are also available to add on, including Safari Rangers to join you on your coach as a guide as you explore the Safari. There are also Discovery Sessions and Creature Features for a range of different ages.
Group Sizes
From 10 +
Materials, Resources & Key Stage Information
Risk assessment
Contact us: education@wmsp.co.uk
Education Officer
Contact us: education@wmsp.co.uk or call: 01299 404888
Pricing
General Admission:
£12.00/pupil, £12.00/teacher
Admission & Ride Wristbands:
£15.00/pupil, £15.00/teacher
Free teacher places to match your pupils admission type: 1:2 (SEND), 1:7 (Primary), 1:10 (Secondary).
Available Facilities
Gift Shops, toilets, changing areas, classrooms.
Pocket money can be brought if the pupil would like anything from the gift shop.
Benches are located around the walk-through areas and near the main car park for pupils with packed lunches.
Accessibility & Disabled Facilities
Contact us about your specific needs: education@wmsp.co.uk
Opening Times
Open daily in the summer season, from mid-February until end of October. Open selected dates in the winter.
See website for more details: https://www.safariacademy.co.uk/schools/
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