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Book a visit with our Education Team

Full and half day packages are available and can be tailored to your group requirements. We do not charge for accompanying adults but minimum charges may apply to small groups. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Charges for Education Packages

Education programmes can be booked for a full or half day.

Full day sessions begin at 10am and finish at 2.30pm.

Half day sessions can be either mornings: 10am to 12noon, or afternoon: 12.30pm to 2.30pm only.

Sessions for groups can also be arranged to meet your requirements.

Charges for Education Packages

 Full Day

 Half Day (or part of a day)

Packages delivered at Rushmere Country Park, other Greensand Trust managed sites, Wadelows Nature Reserve or outreach activities in schools or with groups

 £8

 £5

Charges are made on a per person basis.

There is no charge for teachers and/or adult leaders accompanying the group.

Minimum charges apply with smaller group sizes of £75 for half day activity and £120 for full day.


Booking Conditions

Please contact us to arrange suitable dates, times and venues. Once details have been discussed, we'll send you a booking form which must be completed and returned to confirm your visit.

The Greensand Trust will provide one member of staff per class/group. Additional staff leaders may be requested by arrangement and incur additional charges.

Please ensure that there are enough adults to supervise your group. The recommended ratios of adults to children on field visits are:

Up to 5 years (Foundation) = 1:3 6 to 8 years (Years 1 to 3) = 1:6

9 to 11 years (Years 4 to 6) = 1+1:10

11 to 18 years (Years 7 to 13) = 1+1:15

The Greensand Trust will invoice following the visit. Please let us know who the invoice should be addressed to, and an order number, if appropriate.

For more information or to make an enquiry please click here

All proceeds support our charity environmental conservation work.

Published: 20th February, 2017

Updated: 25th November, 2020

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