Schools

School Visits

Exciting learning opportunities at Barleylands - Educational Farm of the Year 2013

Bringing the curriculum to life, Barleylands is an excellent venue for school and group visits. We believe we are experts in our field at teaching people of all ages about food farming and the countryside. Barleylands proudly received the award for 'Best in Education 2013' at the annual National Farm Attractions Network Conference.

We encourage children to explore how their food choices impact on their health, as well as that of the planet and to take the time to discover the pleasure of enjoying real food. Cooking is a life skill and at Barleylands, children can have the opportunity to cook a snack from scratch.

We cater for all group sizes from a single year to the whole school, and offer a variety of workshops to fit your curriculum needs and abilities of your group. We also offer teachers who have booked a visit and are coming to do their risk assessment a free visit.

Click on the following links to find out more information and the variety of workshops available. We are always happy to plan your bespoke day to fit in with your curriculum topics. 

Click on the following links to learn more about our school visits:-

• Themed Days ideal for EYFS to KS4
• Unled Play Visit
• Facilities
• Important Information for Teachers
• Coach Travel Information
• Costs
• Download our Brochure

Please complete the online enquiry form. 

Or telephone Karen Watson 01268 290232 karen@barleylands.co.uk

Barleylands Education Officer Karen Watson is delighted to have won Food and Drink Hero 2012 for Essex.  Karen has shown true dedication to changing the world of food within Essex through her many roles, from heading up the Education Team at Barleylands, to food educator and farmers wife!

Karen believes strongly in the education of young people and shares her knowledge of local farming, healthy eating and cooking through the education programme and cookery school at Barleylands, touring local schools providing interactive and informative assemblies and supporting national and local initiatives highlighting the merits of Essex food and farming.

Check out our school visit video on youtube

See the recent interview with owner Chris Philpot here

 Learn about the crops grown on our farms

Click on the pictures to watch the videos

If you are interest in buying a DVD please contact sue@barleylands.co.uk or Tel: 01268 290218.

£10 each or £25 for all three.