Countryside Explorers School Trip
Edgmond Hall
Latest News: 27th August 2026
We're using our onsite cottage at Edgmond Hall in Shropshire to support independent living skills with care leavers, SEMH and SEND pupils. Participants can build practical life skills in a real-world context, from practicing household tasks and budgeting, to teamwork and personal care. The programme is designed to nurture independence in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and fun.
We specialise in developing character, bringing topics to life, and helping young people to recognise what they are capable of.
Set in 43 acres of private woodland, gardens and fields, Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning is a perfect base for KS1, KS2 and Y7 children to safely explore and to try new things in a supportive environment.
We are part of a family of 4 residential centres owned by Sandwell Council, and we deliver memorable learning experiences through outdoor exploration, adventure, and creative arts.
We're using our onsite cottage at Edgmond Hall in Shropshire to support independent living skills with care leavers, SEMH and SEND pupils. Participants can build practical life skills in a real-world context, from practicing household tasks and budgeting, to teamwork and personal care. The programme is designed to nurture independence in a way that’s engaging, empowering, and fun.
We specialise in developing character, bringing topics to life, and helping young people to recognise what they are capable of. Set in 43 acres of private woodland, gardens and fields, Edgmond Hall Centre for Outdoor Learning is a perfect base for KS1, KS2 and Y7 children to safely explore and to try new things in a supportive environment.
We are part of a family of 4 residential centres owned by Sandwell Council, and we deliver memorable learning experiences through outdoor exploration, adventure, and creative arts.
What activities are available during educational visits?
Nature Walk / Nature Trail
Animal home / nest building
Scavenger hunt
Colour wheel match / bingo
Nature Canvas / Sculpture / Sticky postcard / bookmark
Tree explore (native species, parts of a tree, size / age of trees, bark / leaf rubbing, leaf bingo, leaf shapes, bunting, characters)
Animal home / nest building
Scavenger hunt
Colour wheel match / bingo
Nature Canvas / Sculpture / Sticky postcard / bookmark
Tree explore (native species, parts of a tree, size / age of trees, bark / leaf rubbing, leaf bingo, leaf shapes, bunting, characters)
Which curriculum topics do we cater for?
Physical Geography
Fieldwork Water cycles
Biodiversity, species variation, transects, basic field study skills, soil types.
Science Biology
>Art
>PSHE
>Outdoor Learning
What size groups do we cater for?
Maximum 60 - working in groups of up to 15.
On-site classroom facilities?
Yes We do have the ability to provide a classroom-like environment. You can tell us your group size and any specific requirements in the form below.
Is there first aid on site?
Yes
Groups with Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
Behaviour & flexibility
Individual needs discussed before visitFlexible activity pace
Staff support
Risk assessment availablePre-visit familiarisation visit welcome
Pre-visit planning available
Staff experienced with SEND groups
Medical & personal care
Allergy-aware proceduresDietary requirements catered for
First aid trained staff
Learning & communication
Small group sessions availablePhysical accessibility
Accessible paths/surfacesStep-free access
Accessible toilets
Wheelchair accessible
We do cater for children with Special Educational Needs; group leaders should discuss specific needs at the time of booking. We have experience of delivering a wide range of activities and learning opportunities to groups with additional needs. These have included physical impairments, sensory impairments, learning difficulties (ADHD, ASD, MLD, SLD, PMLD, and more), challenging behaviour, acquired brain injuries and life limiting illnesses. Our practitioners have received training on how to communicate and encourage personal and social development for all abilities.
You know your students best; well speak with you to see whether we are able to provide an appropriate environment, programme, and experience for your group. You would be most welcome to visit the site to take a look around and learn more.
Our in-grounds cottage is fully accessible downstairs to wheelchair users. We have an off-road wheelchair available for use that provides access around the grounds.
Teacher Checklist
Get Risk Assessments
LOtC Quality Badge
Anything else?
We have a brilliant, private grounds, with space to play and explore. You may decide to build in an opportunity for children to have the freedom to play during your day. We would discuss your requirements and the exact outline and content of the day to best meet your needs, when planning the day together.
Who are Edgmond Hall?
This day visit can be tailored in many ways, and uses experiential learning to undertake a combination of activities such as: -
* explore the different natural habitats (woodland, meadow, hedgerow, pond)
* nature walk with time to stop, be still in nature, and use the senses (Science, PSHE/ SEMH)
* collect nature items along the walk (scavenger hunt, leaf / seed bingo, colour wheels) or complete a Nature Trail, Tree explore, use plant / flower spotting sheets, and look at animal home / nest building (Science)
* Use hoops / quadrats or doing a transect to count species diversity working in small groups to collect data - Geography (Y5/6/7)
* Minibeast hunting / Pond dipping (seasonal activities) - Science all ages.
* Food chain / web game, active game to explore food chains.
* Exploring how being in nature makes children feel, linking with 5 ways to wellbeing, reflecting / stillness in nature / sights, smells, sounds, feelings, shared experiences and belonging, reflection and review time (PSHE / SEMH)
Every enquiry gives you a chance to win trips and workshops for your school - We are giving away a free trip for every week of the Autumn term!
Newport Shropshire TF10 8JY
