Nene Park is a large area of parkland to the west of Peterborough and is the region’s favourite place to get outdoors and enjoy nature. It is made up of six different areas, all made up of parkland, meadows, woodlands and lakes, with the River Nene running through all six. Ferry Meadows is the ideal […]

Grow to School believes anything that can be taught inside can also be part of an outdoor curriculum. The programme seeks to inspire greater use of school grounds to broaden and deepen curriculum learning. Schools can choose from plans that revolve around outdoor learning in general and Growbag, which focuses specifically on gardening and food […]

Newstead Abbey in Ravenshead, Nottinghamshire, gives schools the chance to combine curriculum-linked workshops with time spent exploring the extensive grounds. The Abbey was built in the 12th century as an Augustinian priory. The Abbey’s most famous resident, Romantic poet Lord Byron, inherited Newstead in 1807 and lived there for two years. Students from Y1 through […]

A provider of outdoor experiences, Entrust Outdoor Education believes that every young person should be encouraged to venture into nature more and explore the world around them. One of its sites, Standon Bowers, is surrounded by the beautiful English countryside and has been a home-away-from-home for young people since 1885. It is steeped in history […]

Bring Yer Wellies provides a fantastic opportunity for hands-on outdoor learning in a unique countryside location in Hoghton, Lancashire. The family-run organisation is passionate about getting children outdoors and encouraging them to have an understanding, admiration and respect for plants, animals and nature. As such, the site can host a range of events, from school […]

The mental benefits of physical activity cannot be overstated. Taking your class on a day of exciting outdoor learning is one of the best things you can do to supplement all of the hard work you do in the classroom. It gives your class the opportunity to take chances, spend quality time together, and reach […]