Fallow Fields Selson Farm School Trip

Selson Farm is nestled within apple orchards, in the beautiful Kentish countryside close to the historic town of Sandwich.

Take a guided walk around the farm learning about its history, the different crops & how we grow food. As you walk around the farm you will stop at different points to understand what is being grown, how it is harvested & the different types of farm machinery we need to help us.

What skills will you learn:
Communication
Listening skills
Concentration & focus
Knowledge of agriculture & the science of how plants grow

Various bush craft based activities are offered in our specially designed bush craft area, including:

Pioneering: Learn knot tying, lashing (tying spars together with rope), whipping (binding the end of a rope with thin twine), splicing (joining or binding the end of a rope using its own fibres), & build a den as a team using your new skills.

Fire Lighting: Participants learn various methods of fire lighting to safely create a campfire using flint, steel, wire wool and a magnifying glass, culminating in cooking marshmallows over your fire.

Through interactive tasks, children enhance their communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills. Sessions are instructor led.

Learn what it takes to be an effective team & put those skills to the test solving the fun & interactive team building activities. From quick logic based puzzles to larger physical activities, children will understand the importance of talking, listening & working together.

What skills will you learn:
Team working
Communication
Resilience
Collaboration
Problem solving

If you're looking for accommodation only, that's completely fine. We can accommodate between 5 and 6 children per bell tent or you are welcome to bring your own tents to make it a real outdoor adventure!

Lathe Barn is ideally situated for a short journey to many historical sites, including Dover Castle, Leeds Castle, London City, Canterbury Cathedral or even for a trip into Europe, being just 20 minutes from the port of Dover.

Archery: Both hard and soft archery sessions are available, focusing on coordination, precision, and safety under expert supervision.

Axe Throwing: This activity teaches discipline and focus, offering a unique way to develop resilience and accuracy.

Orienteering: Learn the skills to navigate using a map & compass. Put these skills into action by finding the checkpoints hidden around the site. Exercise for the body & mind as well as exploring the outdoors & working as a team.

We are also close to Action Water sports in Lympne, who offer multiple water sports and canoe Wild on the River Stour. We are happy to help you arrange off site activities with them.