Click below to download one of our great children's activity sheets. Simply open the document, print and have fun!

Watching The Lambs  (292kb)

The Combine Harvester  (370kb)

Feeding The Pigs  (319kb)

Ploughing The Field  (399kb)

West Lodge Wordsearch  (33.7kb)

Please read the Risk Assessment form available below before your visit to the farm.

Risk Assessment Form  (17.7kb)

West Lodge Rural Centre is the ideal place to bring groups of school children, right through from nursery age, KS1 and even up to A' Level studies. We are the first farm park nationally under the CEVAS Farm Accreditation Scheme to gain our certificate assuring both high quality and high standards in educational school trips.

West Lodge is a family run working farm which regularly hosts school visits and meets all health and safety requirements. The centre is a leading member of the National Association of Farms for Schools. Our guides have a wide range of tours accommodating groups from reception and KS1 through to A Level; they offer a range of specialities including agriculture, ecology, conservation and local history.

A typical day trip could involve a guided tour in the morning with perhaps a spot of pond dipping for older children and the afternoon, at your leisure, to explore our two and a half miles of walks and sculpture trails, handle the animals in Cuddle Corner and enjoy our indoor and outdoor play areas and tractor park.

We can tailor your day to suit your educational and recreational needs. We suggest all teachers come for a pre-visit inspection which helps us match our guidelines and tours to your needs; we also provide a risk assessment for your records.

During December in term time, we offer the Christmas experience at a discounted rate to schools and nurseries on weekdays. The children can visit father Christmas in his Cabin, receive and early gift and make a Christmas card, then they can watch and even perform in the nativity play, visit the animals, learn about Christmas around the world and enjoy the play area and free barrel rides. For a Christmas booking form please call 01536 760552. Also note that due to Christmas activities in December normal school trips and prices are not available.