Fallow Fields Lathe Barn School Trip

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 Euro Tunnel.

We are also happy to help arrange off-site activities with packed lunches.

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 we are happy to help you arrange off site activities with them.

Tie Dye : A creative session where you get the chance to take home your own colourful masterpiece. A fun activity that brings the group together, letting them create something totally unique. T-shirts & tote bags are available to tie-dye or bring your own item!

Craft: A creative session making your own craft item to take home. We have a range of arty activities to choose from; we encourage the use of natural resources to help you create beautiful things!