Why book 'Day Trips at Bore Place' with Bore Place for School Trips and Educational Visits?
At Bore Place we aim to inspire young people with a love of the natural world, educate them about food production and regenerative farming, and involve them in taking care of our world for future generations. Bore Place offers the perfect set-up for pupils to discover and learn about where food comes from, and how farming interacts with the environment. Pupils have the opportunity to see our working dairy farm and market vegetable garden, as well as other farmland habitats including woods, meadows, ponds and hedgerows. No two days are the same at Bore Place, as our activities are tailored to the size and age of the group, as well as to the changing seasons. Our team of experienced educational staff are committed to delivering excellent programmes that inspire pupils and create memorable and fun day trips!
What activities are available during group visits?
Our typical school programmes include:-
Farm Tour - The children will learn how we look after our cows, where they live, what they eat and what they produce.
Visiting the Market Garden - exploring the diversity of the fruits and vegetables growing on the farm and learning what it means to grow food organically.
Depending on the season, other activities available include:-
Exploring habitats - Searching for minibeasts in the woodland, hedgerows and wildflower meadow to catch, identify and observe simple insect features. Pond dipping using nets, magnifying lenses, trays and simple ID keys to explore the variety of aquatic life in ponds. Observing garden birds and learning to identify them. Learning the names of common plants and trees and the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees.
Environmental Arts - collecting seasonal colours from the natural environment to create a piece of artwork using natural materials. Working with clay, chalk, homemade charcoal or natural paints and dyes.
We are able to adapt our programmes to suit your class - let us know if you are covering a specific topic.
Farm Tour - The children will learn how we look after our cows, where they live, what they eat and what they produce.
Visiting the Market Garden - exploring the diversity of the fruits and vegetables growing on the farm and learning what it means to grow food organically.
Depending on the season, other activities available include:-
Exploring habitats - Searching for minibeasts in the woodland, hedgerows and wildflower meadow to catch, identify and observe simple insect features. Pond dipping using nets, magnifying lenses, trays and simple ID keys to explore the variety of aquatic life in ponds. Observing garden birds and learning to identify them. Learning the names of common plants and trees and the difference between evergreen and deciduous trees.
Environmental Arts - collecting seasonal colours from the natural environment to create a piece of artwork using natural materials. Working with clay, chalk, homemade charcoal or natural paints and dyes.
We are able to adapt our programmes to suit your class - let us know if you are covering a specific topic.
Which Curriculum Subjects do you cater for?
Human Geography
Curriculum topics available: Settlement and land use, Economic activity and trade, Natural resources, Population, Urbanisation, International Development.
Students are encouraged to think about how land is used, and issues surrounding importation and the use of natural resources. In KS3 programmes, pupils will think critically global issues in food and farming. Physics
Curriculum topics available: Seasonal change.
The seasons are an important part of education at Bore Place. Whether its how the farm works at different times of year or using different natural items to make artwork there are always different topics to consider. Biology
Curriculum topics available: Plants, Animals including humans, Living things and habitats, Ecology and environment, Life Cycles, Minibeasts, Habitats, Underwater Animals and Habitats, Forest School.
Bore Place is home to myriad birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, trees, hedgerows and wildflowers. Depending on what time of year you visit you will have the chance to explore some of our habitats, including meadows, orchards, ponds and woods.Students will learn about lifecycles, food chains, identification and observing simple features. Some of our observations may even be used as data for larger scientific studies.
Our vegetable garden is also a good place to learn about parts of a flowering plant, plant reproduction and the interactions between plants and animals.
Farm
Every student who visits Bore Place will have a tour of the organic farm at Bore Place and learning about how the cows are looked after, as well as what they eat, what they produce and where they live. We also explore how farming impacts the wider environment, and learn about regenerative farming practices. Wildlife
Bore Place is home to myriad birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, trees, hedgerows and wildflowers. Depending on what time of year you visit you will have the chance to explore some of our habitats, including meadows, orchards, ponds and woods. Students will learn about lifecycles, food chains, identification and observing simple features. Some of our observations may even be used as data for larger scientific studies.
Food
When students visit Bore Place, there is a spotlight on where food comes from. Learn about how milk is produced and how vegetables are grown. If your main focus is cooking, we are able to offer indoor and outdoor cooking experiences. Environmental Geography
Curriculum topics available: Materials and recycling, Plastic pollution, Sustainable living, Renewable Engergy, Climate change, Conservation.
Bore Place is an environment charity with sustainability at its heart. Renewable energy and sustainable living are a feature in everything we do and tutors are passionate about passing this message on to all students who visit us. Bushcraft
If your focus is on teambuilding, confidence building and resilience, you may like to inquire about our bushcraft activities. Den building, tool use, fire lighting and outdoor cooking are all available, depending on the size and age of the group. Fieldstudies
If you have a specific fieldwork requirement for a GCSE, A level or similar course, please get in touch. What size groups do you cater for?
We are able to cater for a maximum of 2 classes.
Do you offer on-site classroom facilities?
Indoor classroom: boot room, handwashing, toilets, space to eat lunch or do activities in inclement weather. Outdoor classroom: covered area for activities or eating lunch.
Is there first aid on site?
First aid is available on site.
Do you offer access for visitors with disabilities?
Bore Place is fully wheelchair accessible throughout the buildings and main areas used for outdoor education. There are also fully accessible toilets on site.
Do you cater for visitors with Special Educational Needs (SEN)?
We have extensive experience of working with SEND groups and classes and are willing to create specially designed programmes to suit pupils with additional needs.
Who are Bore Place?
The Commonwork Trust at Bore Place is an educational charity committed to providing opportunities to connect with the outdoors and nature and learn about food, farming and the environment.
Our Farm Explorers (EYFS/KS1), Nature Champion (KS2) and Citizen Scientist (KS3) days are tailored to each age group. Most days will begin with a tour of our organic dairy farm, which is at the heart of what we do. We will then widen our focus by exploring farmland habitats, and the wildlife that lives there.
Activities are based around the changing seasons. For example, if you come in the summer you may be able to take part in pollinator surveying or pond dipping, whereas in the winter we may practise our bird spotting, survival skills or connecting with nature through art. The programme can be adapted to suit your class's topic - just let us know when you inquire.
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