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ESTATE DAYS BY AREA
South and South East England
Comprising of the following counties:
Berkshire
Buckinghamshire
East Sussex
Kent
Hampshire
Oxfordshire
Surrey
West Sussex
Albury Estate, Albury, Near Guildford, Surrey, GU5 9AF
DATE:
Thursday 19th June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
(priority given to yrs 5 & 6)
COST: This event is free of charge in 2008 thanks
to The Fiona Barker Memorial Fund.
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
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VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Monday 19th May, 2008
TIME: 4.15pm
LOCATION: Albury Estate
The day includes two trails each lasting for half a day:
The Heathlands and Trout Fishery
A visit to the Albury Estate Fisheries where the trout farming process
is explained, together with demonstrations of fly casting and fly
tying. There is an opportunity for pond dipping. Meet the reptiles
that live on the heathland and find out about the regeneration project.
The Park, Woodland and Old Village
Demonstrations of aspects of Woodland Management, including planting
and felling together with pest control. There is ample opportunity
in the woodland and Park for identification of a wide range of trees
and other plants.
The management of a pheasant shoot is demonstrated, including pheasant
rearing, pest control and dog handling. The woodland is host to
bee hives where the art of bee keeping will be explained.
For
further information contact
Susan Martin
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail
Balcombe
Estate
Bowders Farm, Balcombe,
West Sussex, RH17 6QJ
DATE:
Wednesday 25th June, 2008
TIME: 9.45am to 2.00pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
(priority given to yrs 5 & 6)
COST: This event is free of charge in 2008 thanks
to The Fiona Barker Memorial Fund.
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Tuesday 20th May, 2008
TIME: 4.15pm
LOCATION: Balcombe Estate
This introduction to the countryside will include the opportunity
to learn about:
Farming - find out about the beef herd kept on the estate
Forestry management and timber processing - discover how the woodlands are managed and watch a tree felling demonstration
Pheasant breeding and management - meet the chicks and learn about how they are raised
Gun dog handling and training - see the dogs being put through their paces
For
further information contact
Susan Martin
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail
Milton Mount School have posted a report about their day on their web page - please click here
Beaulieu
Estate
Hartford Wood, Beaulieu,
Hampshire, SO42 7ZN
DATE:
Monday 2nd and Tuesday 3rd June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Wednesday 14th May, 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: The Out of Town Centre, Beaulieu
Lord Montagu and his eldest son The Honourable Ralph Montagu invite you to their estate to learn about life and work in the forest now and in the past.
Meet the Gamekeeper and Foresters, learn about woodland crafts, cleaving stakes, coppicing, planting and thinning. Go back in time at Cobb Cottage.
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
her.
Cornbury
Estate,
Cornbury Park, Nr Chilson,
Charlbury, Oxfordshire OX7 3HS
DATE:
Monday 19th May, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
(priority given to yrs 5 & 6)
COST: This event is free of charge in 2008 thanks
to The Fiona Barker Memorial Fund.
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: TBA
TIME: 4.30pm
LOCATION: Cornbury Estate
A chance for everyone to enjoy and learn about the countryside through visiting keys sites of interest:
· Conservation
and park management
· Forestry and gamekeeping
· Arable farming
· Lake management and fishing
For
further information contact
Eileen Kelly
Tel: 01422 885566
or e-mail
Ewelme
Park Estate,
Nettlebed,
Henley on Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9 6DZ
DATE:
Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th June 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2 (priority given to yrs 5
& 6) and Key Stage 3.
COST: There is no charge for this event.
Three trails have been identified:
The History Trail - This walk will be led by Michael Colston. It will take place around the house (exterior only) and surrounding gardens and paddocks.
It will include historical details of the site and a visit to the archery corridor, the site where the largest haul of Roman coins were found, a tree embedded with arrow heads and the prehistoric Ridgeway Path.
The Farm Trail - This walk will be led by Hayley Gray. It will start from the farm yard adjacent to the house. This walk will look at farm buildings and their use, farm machinery, crops that are grown at Ewelme and a livery yard - an example of farm diversification.
The Woodlands Trail - This trail will involve a tractor and trailer ride. Liza Dibble will lead the group. They will visit the pheasant pens and meet Ian the gamekeeper and be driven through maturing woodlands and learn about planting, woodland management and wildlife.
Each trail must take no longer than an hour and a quarter from start to finish. This will then give just enough time for any toilet breaks!
Lunch will be taken under the trees in the Park or in a barn, depending on weather.
For
further information contact Liz Davies
Oxfordshire EBP
Tel: 01491 875490
or e-mail
Faccombe
Manor Estate, Selfs
Farm
Faccombe, Andover, Hampshire, SP11 0DS
DATE:
Wednesday 2nd July, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Wednesday 18th June 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Faccombe Estate
During the day you will investigate crops and farm machinery, visit sheep and lambs and take a tractor and trailer ride to the wind turbine to find out about producing electricity. You will also learn about the work of gamekeepers and foresters, watch a gun dog demonstration and explore the wildlife of the wood.
Coaches will need to stay for the entire visit as there is a transfer at lunchtime.
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
Goodwood
Estate, Home Farm, Goodwood,
Chichester, West Sussex, PL18 0QF
DATE:
Wednesday 1st and Tuesday 2nd October 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: TBA 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Goodwood Estate
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
her.
The Highclere Estate, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 9RN
DATE:
Tueday 24th June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Tuesday 10th June, 2008
TIME: 4.30pm - 6pm
LOCATION: Highclere Castle, nr Newbury
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
Laverstoke
Park,
Overton, Basingstoke,
Hampshire, RG28 7NT
DATE:
Tuesday 10th and Thursday 12th June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Tuesday 13th May 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Laverstoke Park
Laverstoke Park is an exciting organic farm. See chickens, sheep, buffalo and wild boar. Learn how they put their philosophy into practice.
Healthy soil = healthy grass = healthy animals = healthy meat & milk = healthy people
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
Leckford Estate, Stockbridge, Hampshire, SO20 6JF
DATE:
Tuesday 10th July 2008 and Thursday 25th September 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: For the July event the PVB date is Thursday 26th June 2008
and for the September event the PVB date is Thursday 11th September 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: The Cricket Pavillion, Leckford Estate,
Nr Stockbridge
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
Leconfield Estate, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0QY
DATE:
Tuesday 10th June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2 (priority given to yrs 5
& 6)
COST: This event is free of charge in 2008 thanks
to The Fiona Barker Memorial Fund.
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Thursday 8th May 2008
TIME: 4.15pm
LOCATION: Leconfield Estate
Activities will be led by the Estate and farm staff and are designed specifically for Year 5 and Year 6 and will involve some listening as well as hands on practical activities. Pupils will be able to learn about:
- Farming – find out about the sheep and cattle kept on the estate and watch a shearing demonstration
- Woodlands – discover how the woodlands are managed and watch a tree felling demonstration
- The Lakes – the ecology of the lakes will be explained with a chance to identify some of the organisms present as well as the opportunity to watch a fly fishing demonstration.
- Game, Deer and Conservation – the importance of balance in the environment will be explained. Learn about deer and handle some antlers.
- Building
Department – find out how the old methods of conservation
worked and are used today to maintain the Estate buildings.
For
further information contact
Susan Martin
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail
Lodge
Farm, Southwick Estate,
North Boarhunt,
Hampshire, PO17 6DL
DATE:
Friday 13th June 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Wednesday 21st May 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Lodge Farm
See the milking parlour, meet the herdsman and learn about how the cows are milked and how they and their calves are cared for. Learn about farm crops, see a police dog display, find out about gamekeeping and river life. Discover how honey is produced.
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
The
Manydown Company, Wootton St Lawrence,
Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG23 8PE
DATE:
Thursday 22nd May, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Wednesday 7th May 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Manydown Estate
Manydown has been owned by the same family for about 150 years. See how the farming and the countryside have been managed by the family to maintain jobs, produce food and enhance our countryside. As well as seeing spinning, shearing, learning about crops and more – see if you can find the pig from Prince Charles!
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
Northington Farm, Overton, Basingstoke,
Hampshire, RG25 3DJ
DATE:
Thursday 27th March 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Thursday 13th March 2008
TIME: 4.30pm
LOCATION: Northington Farm
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
Otterden Estate, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0DB
DATE:
Tuesday 24th June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: This event is free of charge.
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Tuesday 10 June 2008
TIME: 4.30pm
LOCATION: Otterden Estate
Managing the Environment
The estate incorporates many traditional and modern features of the countryside and is carefully managed by the Wheler Foundation ensure that it can continue for future generations. In a unique event, your class will for the first time have access to the estate where local farmers and estate staff will talk to children about their work and what they do to manage this wonderful estate for future generations to enjoy. The Trustees of the Wheler Foundation are committed to reconnecting children with the countryside around them and this support means that we can offer this opportunity FREE OF CHARGE, helping your school meet the objectives of the Learning Outside the Classroom Manifesto.
The visit will incorporate many themes of core importance in the National Curriculum, particularly Geography & History.
Examples:
- Comparison with rural locality
- Human influence on the Environment
- Conservation
- The changing face of farming business
- Historical Enquiries
A chance for everyone to enjoy and learn about the countryside, through visiting key sites of interest:
- Woodland & forestry
- Home farm
- Game management
For
further information contact
Susan Martin
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail
Portsmouth
Estates,
Farleigh Wallop,
Basingstoke, Hampshire, RG25 2HT
DATE:
Thursday 3rd July, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Thursday 19th June 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Portsmouth Estates
The Portsmouth Estates are owned by The earl of Portsmouth who invites you to come and learn about the countryside.
Find out about keeping dairy cows, growing wheat, barley, oilseed rape, poppies and beans. Explore the ancient woodland and learn from the foresters and gamekeepers how they preserve and maintain wildlife and the environment.
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
Rotherfield
Park Estate,
East Tisted, Alton,
Hampshire, GU34 3QN
DATE:
Thursday 26th June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Thursday 12th June 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Rotherfield Park
The Rotherfield Park Estate has belonged to the Scott family for almost 200 years.
The 2,500 acre farm attempts to balance the commercial imperative with sympathetic management for wildlife. Sir James Scott invites you to visit his estate. Explore the farm see dairy cows and crops. Discover the wonders of the woodland and gardens and find out about the house from Sir James himself.
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
West Tisted Manor Estate, Nr Alresford, Hampshire SO24 0HL
DATE:
Tuesday 17th June, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Tuesday 3rd June 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: The Estate Office West Tisted Manor Estate
Nr Alresford, SO24 0HL
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail
West Wooday Estate, Newbury, Berkshire, RG20 0BS
DATE:
Monday 29th September, 2008
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There is no charge for this event
PRE-VISIT BRIEFING (PVB): All schools must send a representative to the PVB, without the PVB, we cannot accept schools on the Estate Day.
PRE
VISIT BRIEFING
DATE: Tuesday 16th September 2008
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: West Wooday Estate
For
further information contact
Joanna Britton on 01962 797368 or 07709399452
or e-mail