Education centres and school visits

Download a pdf of our information leafletSuffolk Wildlife Trust has long recognised that people hold the key to the protection of the county's wildlife for the future. Our network of education centres and Wildlife Watch Clubs are working to ensure that young people are equipped to make informed decisions about the way they live their lives and the impact of their actions and lifestyle choices on the county's wildlife.

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Education activities

Our approach offers children and young people an opportunity to learn by experiencing Suffolk's wildlife and wild places first hand. It challenges them to think and make informed decisions about their own role in shaping their environment. By helping them gain the knowledge and skills to understand and care for the natural world we hope to sow a seed that will grow with them throughout their lives.

All activities at our centres work towards your National Curriculum requirements and are planned in consultation with the class teacher. Students of all ages are abilities are catered for in a safe and friendly environment. Indoor facilities, with wheelchair access are available at all centres.

 

We offer additional support to teachers through training days and in-school projects, as well as assistance in setting up and running School Wildlife Watch clubs.

Choose a centre to visit
Click below for information about each of our centres and the activities and learning opportunities available.

carlton education

foxburrow education

lackford education

Further information to help you plan your visit

Centre address book

Booking your visit

Health and safety advice

Cost of visits

Visits to our centres are heavily subsidised by the Trust and other funding organisations to enable us to keep our charges to schools at an affordable level.

Group

 Price

Nursery, primary and High School to Yr.10

£3.75 whole day
£2.75 half-day

GCSE (Yr.10-11)

£5 whole day
£3.50 half-day

AS/A level

£7 whole day
£5 half-day

Self taught

£1 per student

Forest schools

£75 per session

Activity days &  holiday clubs

£6 whole day (4hrs)
£4 half-day   (2hrs)

Activity days family rate

2 children for £10 whole day
2 children for £7 half-day

Family sessions
(2 hours)

£3.50 child
£1.50 adult

Other groups (youth clubs etc.)

£4 whole day, £3 half-day, £2.50 evening

After school club

£75 for 1½ to 2 hours max

Hire of centre

£80 CTN/FXB whole day
£60 CTN/FXB half-day
£100 LKD/RLF whole day
£70  LKD/RLF half-day

Inset

Twilight inset

£250 (incl. centre hire)
£150-£200 (excl. centre hire)
£80-£100 for 2 hours

Lessons in schools
(using school grounds)

£150, £100 half-day

Assemblies/1hr.
Sessions and Science fairs etc.

Travel expenses only

Birthday parties

£6 per child

Forest Schools

£75 half-day/£150 per day

Education Otherwise £6 – 1 day
£4 – half-day
Guided walks £3 adults, £1 child
Adult taster course £7.50 – half-day (over 2 hours) £15 for day
Adult specialist courses £25 per day  & £15 ½ day
Events/Open days £3 adults, £2 children (whole day)
£2 adults, £1 children (less than whole day)
Family session (2 hours) £3.50 child/ £1.50 adult
Ceilidh £7 adults
£3 children
Bird Box making £5 per box

Centre craft sessions

£7.50 (inc materials up to 2 hours)
£10 for over 2 hours

Accompanying adults are free
Concessionary rates may be available if groups can demonstrate financial need

Cancellation policy: - Exceptional circumstances or at least 2 weeks notice must be given for cancellation to receive full refund or no charge.

Please contact our education team with general enquiries on 01473 890089.
For further information and bookings please contact the centre directly
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Young people are at the heart of our vision for a Living Landscape for Suffolk

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