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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 24 June 2010
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
(priority given to yrs 5 & 6)
COST: There will be a £2 per child 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 2010
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
Karen Pritty
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail
Balcombe
Estate
Bowders Farm, Balcombe,
West Sussex, RH17 6QJ
DATE:
Wednesday 23 June 2010
TIME: 9.45am to 2.00pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
(priority given to yrs 5 & 6)
COST: There will be a £2 per child 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: TBC 2010
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
Karen Pritty
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail
Milton Mount School have posted a report about their day on their web page - please click here
Cornbury
Estate,
Cornbury Park, Nr Chilson,
Charlbury, Oxfordshire OX7 3HS
DATE:
TBC 2010
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
(priority given to yrs 5 & 6)
COST: There will be a £3 per child 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
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 us.
Tel: 01422 885566
or e-mail
Ewelme
Park Estate,
Nettlebed,
Henley on Thames, Buckinghamshire, RG9 6DZ
DATE:
TBC 2010
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
Leconfield Estate, Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0QY
DATE:
Wednesday 26 May, 2010
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2 (priority given to yrs 5
& 6)
COST: There will be a £2 per child 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:TBC 2010
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
Karen Pritty
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail
Otterden Estate, Faversham, Kent, ME13 0DB
DATE:
Wednesday 23 June, 2010
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: TBA 2010
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 us.
Tel: 01422 885566
or e-mail
Parham House, Pulborough, West Sussex, RH20 4HS
DATE:
Tuesday 28 September 2010
TIME: 9.30am to 2.30pm
KEY STAGE: Key Stage 2
COST: There will be a £2 per child 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: TBC 2010
TIME: 4.30pm – 6.00pm
LOCATION: Parham House
For
further information contact
Karen Pritty
Tel:01444 892700
or e-mail