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  • Activities for schools and groups

    Activities for schools and groups

    Our dedicated education team works with local schools and groups to develop and deliver a range of educational activities and events encouraging all ages to discover our environment in many different ways. Read more

  • Our Key Stage programmes

    Our Key Stage programmes

    We offer a range of Key Stage programmes aimed at engaging young people with their environment. Read more

  • Play and Natural Play

    Play and Natural Play

    We believe in using the natural outdoor environment to stimulate the imagination and encourage children and young people to use creative play to understand and appreciate our natural surroundings. Read more

  • Education Visits Terms & Conditions

    Education Visits Terms & Conditions

    When booking a Greensand Education visit or service you'll need to agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. Read more

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Education, Learning and Events

The Greensand Trust has a dedicated education team working to develop and deliver a range of educational and awareness-raising projects.

We work with schools, youth groups, uniformed organisations, play groups and adult groups.

A number of interactive, curriculum-linked education programmes are available along with fun nature walks and activities for a range of ages. Programmes include Tales for Tots, Sensational Seasons, Map Skills and Habitat Explorers.

The Greensand Trust has a wealth of local knowledge to offer and encourages interaction with different green spaces and outdoor learning opportunities.

Activities for schools and groups

Activities for schools and groups

Our dedicated education team works with local schools and groups to develop and deliver a range of educational activities and events encouraging all ages to discover our environment in many different ways. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 27th November, 2020

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Book a visit with our Education Team

Book a visit with our Education Team

Full and half day education packages are available and can be tailored to your needs. Please contact us to discuss your requirements. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th November, 2020

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Pond dipping in Maulden Wood

Pond dipping in Maulden Wood

Volunteers have installed a pond dipping platform in Maulden Woods, which gives us access to study a different habitat. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 11th November, 2020

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Educational visit venues

Educational visit venues

We provide environmental education for children and young people at various sites along The Greensand Ridge and have access to a range of habitats and facilities - or we may be able to come to your venue. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 19th February, 2020

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Youth Ranger Project

Youth Ranger Project

Our Youth Ranger scheme offers volunteering opportunities for young people aged 13 - 18 to take an active role in wildlife conservation and habitat management, develop a range of new skills and gain practical experience and an environmental award. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 19th February, 2020

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Resources

Resources

Here are a number of free educational resources we have produced to support some of our programmes and projects - please feel free to download. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th September, 2019

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Play and Natural Play

Play and Natural Play

We believe in using the natural outdoor environment to stimulate the imagination and encourage children and young people to use creative play to understand and appreciate our natural surroundings. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 22nd August, 2018

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Our Key Stage programmes

Our Key Stage programmes

We offer a range of Key Stage programmes aimed at engaging young people with their environment. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 7th September, 2017

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Education Visits Terms & Conditions

Education Visits Terms & Conditions

When booking a Greensand Education visit or service you'll need to agree to abide by these Terms and Conditions. Read more

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 2nd June, 2017

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    Find Rushmere Country Park

    Main entrance located in Linslade Road, Heath and Reach, Beds LU7 0EB

  • About Rushmere Country Park

    About Rushmere Country Park

    A great place to discover nature and enjoy the outdoors with over 400 acres of woodland, heathland and meadows to enjoy - a fabulous site for walking, cycling, horse riding and wildlife with café, visitor centre and events.

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    Tree Tops Cafe

    The cafe is currently CLOSED - but we do have hatches at both entrances offering a takeaway service with social distancing queuing in place.

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    Our area is full of great places to visit and things to do and see. Whether you would like to try mountain biking or just want to walk the dog you'll find it all here.

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    Sculpture Trail

    Ideal for families all year round, an access for all path starting from outside the Visitor Centre - find fairy doors, wooden sculptures and have a photo taken in the Giant’s Chair!

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    Parking at Rushmere

    Please park at Rushmere main entrance Linslade Road OPEN 9am - 5.30pm daily (final entry at 5pm). Limited parking available at Stockgrove entrance.

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    Dog walking

    Responsible dog owners are welcome at Rushmere Country Park within designated areas - both on and off the lead. For everyone's safety dog walkers must abide by our on/off lead rules and pick up after their dog.

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    General map of site

    Find your way around Rushmere Country Park's 400 acres of stunning woodland, heathland and meadows for all ages to enjoy.

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