Wildlife and Nature

Wildlife and Nature

What are they and what do they involve?

Wildlife and nature venues focus upon aspects such as the local environment and showcasing wildlife in their intended habitats. Falconry centres and forest exploration are good examples of what you can expect from such a venue; the emphasis is always on the more natural elements of the world around us, and how we can help it to flourish.

What are the benefits?

In a similar manner to a Zoo/Wildlife Park and an Environment Centre, these venues are excellent ways of educating students about the world around them in an accompaniment to their classroom learning. Experiencing wildlife in their natural habitats and seeing the effect humans can have upon them can be a new and memorable experience for many students, especially those from large cities!

What students is it suitable for?

Wildlife and Nature venues should interest students of all ages and tastes, but some extremely young students may get a little bored if the activity isn’t engaging enough; make sure the venue suits your specific group of pupils.

Costs?

Entry fees to wildlife and nature venues should normally come in under £10 – however, big establishments such as the Eden Project may run higher!

Safety Implications?

As with any outdoor activities, it’s important to make sure student groups are properly supervised and that the pupils obey any safety instructions issued to them on the day!

 

See below for a list of venues and providers of this kind: 

Knettishall Heath

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Wildlife and Nature
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Knettishall Heath is a rare Breckland landscape of SSSI heath, grassland and woodland, which dips down into the Little Ouse valley. Archaeological and geological features add to the interest and the range of opportunities for discovery and learning. There are toilets, a play area and picnic area. We can also offer shared days with nearby Redgrave & Lopham Fen.

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The Nature Discovery Centre

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Welcome to The Nature Discovery centre, a visitor centre with beautiful lakes that adjoins Thatcham Reedbeds SSSI nature reserve. Children can  explore Cold Ash stream, follow a lakeside walk and enjoy close up experiences with many species of resident and migrating birds. Pond dip in the Dipping Pond and explore Butterfly Lake, the woodland, meadow and orchard to discover and learn about a range of habitats. Then let off steam in our adventure playgrounds!

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Loch of Strathbeg

A Wonderful Wetland
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Wildlife and Nature
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Britain's largest dune loch is a joy to visit any time of year. In winter, thousands of wild geese, swans and ducks fly in, including 20 per cent of the world's population of pink-footed geese – it's a sight you'll never forget.

During spring and summer, you can see gulls, terns and wading birds raising their young, and you may catch a glimpse of an otter. With panoramic views from the visitor centre, there's plenty for families and children too.

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Donna Nook Nature Reserve

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Visit a thriving colony of grey seals that have been breeding on the Lincolnshire coast since the 1970s. A number of different habitats to explore and plenty of wildlife to discover.

Donna Nook Nature Reserve is one of the best place to see Grey seals (also known as Arctic seals), in the UK. The best time to see them is during November and December, when they give birth to their pups near the sand dunes, an amazing wildlife spectacle, but they can also be spotted at sea or on distant sandbanks throughout the year.

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Penn Woods

Come explore amongst the 200-year-old trees!
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Wildlife and Nature
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Penn Woods are achingly explorable, ideal for minibeast hunting, leaf collecting, pond dipping, ladybird spotting, snail racing, picnicking and almost anything else you like to do outdoors with the kids!

In an area renowned for its rich stock of ancient woodland, Penn Wood, at its very heart, stands out as one of the largest.

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Woods Mill

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Woods Mill is a 44-acre Nature Reserve that covers a variety of habitats including meadow with hedgerow, freshwaters and woodland. Most of the reserve is now accessible by wheelchair. There is a classroom with a wide range of equipment for indoor and outdoor studies suitable for all age groups.

Each of the programmes have been designed with a theme and a structure which will engage the children and encourage a hands-on investigative approach to the visit.

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Formby

Glorious beach with dramatic sand dunes, surrounded by sweeping coastal pinewoods
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Wildlife and Nature
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Red squirrels, natterjacks, prehistoric footprints and miles of coastal walks are just waiting to be discovered - part of Formby's amazing and ever changing landscape. 

Enjoy breathtaking sea views or a picnic; head out on a bracing coastal walk or find out about Formby's fascinating coastal history with links to asparagus growing and the early days of aviation.

Whether you want to walk, run or ride there's something for everyone at Formby, the perfect place to get outdoors and active.

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Warburg Nature Reserve

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Wildlife and Nature
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Nature reserve with bird hides, a visitor centre with wildlife explorer backpacks and picnic area. Free to visit.

These packs include trail notes, games and spotter sheets with different wildlife to look out for. Kids can follow the trail through the grassy glades, woods and pond at their own pace.

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Potteric Carr Nature Reserve

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A 210 hectare nature reserve with a diverse mosaic of habitats including marshes, ponds, pools, woods and grasslands. Find the Kingfisher Tearooms nestled in the middle of the reserve serving delicious homemade food. Lots of accessible paths and hides to view the brilliant wildlife. Take a session out with the education team to find out more!

Activities: Pond Dipping, Mini-beasting, Bird watching, Map reading, Natural Art, Survival skills (can tailor sessions as well given enough notice).

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Brecon Beacons

Featuring the iconic skyline of Pen y Fan, Corn Du and Cribyn
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Wildlife and Nature
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The Brecon Beacons offer a spectacular landscape rich in natural beauty. Free from light and noise pollution it's the perfect respite from the chaos of modern life. Whether you're seeking challenging walks, wide open spaces or secluded waterfalls, the Brecon Beacons provides the best of them all.

Pen-y-Fan, the highest point in Southern Britain, stands proudly flanked by Corn Du and Cribyn. From Fan y Big looking west towards the Beacons you can get the most stunning views in the whole area. You can also be sure to miss the crowds on this less-visited peak.

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