Bring learning to life outdoors

Exploring ecology, sustainability, climate change or the environment in your classroom? Our inspiring study visits bring these topics to life through hands-on, outdoor learning.

We make every visit special and tailor to your class, giving pupils the time and space to explore, ask questions and get involved. We welcome just one class at a time, so your group gets our full attention throughout the day.

Home educators are also welcome. You can choose from the topics in our day trips list and create a learning experience that suits your group and interests.

Costs

Per Pupil £11
Minimum Charge £220
Max 35 pupils or One Class
£1 extra per pupil in the following topics marked

Could your school benefit from our Fair Share Fund?

Does your school have 30% or more of pupils receiving free school meals? Our Fair Share Fund can reduce the cost of a day trip by 80%, to just £2.20 per pupil, helping make outdoor sustainability education accessible to more children.

Funding is subject to availability. Contact us at education@sustainability-centre.org for an application form.

Topics by age

Where is Kelly the Caterpillar?
Can you help Sammy Snail find his friend Kelly? Join us for a fun outdoor adventure filled with stories, songs, mini-beast hunts and creative activities as children discover caterpillars, habitats and the natural world.

Exploring Materials and Change
Get hands-on with natural and man-made materials as children explore their properties and how they change. Through chalk carving, clay, mini-beast hunting and more, they’ll discover the 3 Rs – Reduce, Reuse and Recycle – in a fun outdoor setting.

Mini Beasts in Their Habitat
Get outside and discover the amazing mini beasts that call our woodland home! Children can explore different habitats, hunt for bugs and learn how these tiny creatures live and survive in the natural world.

Caring for the Environment
Discover how small changes can make a big difference! Through fun, hands-on activities, children explore ways we can care for nature, reduce waste and live more sustainably.

Energy for Everyone
Discover where our energy comes from and how we can use it wisely. Through fun, hands-on activities, children explore renewable energy and simple ways we can make a difference – including getting stuck in with our mini renewable energy challenges and seeing how wind and water can be used to create power.

Forest Skills
Get outdoors and discover the fun of forest life! Children can learn practical skills through activities such as shelter building, fire lighting, woodland games and using natural materials, while developing teamwork, confidence and a connection with nature.

Leave Only Footprints
Step back in time and discover Saxon life in the Meon Valley. Children can explore a Saxon longhouse, handle replica artefacts, make their own pottery, weave with willow and take part in traditional games while uncovering clues about the past.

Local Food and Farming
Discover where our food comes from and what life is like on a working farm. Children can explore the countryside, see crops and animals, and enjoy fun activities exploring food, farming, Fairtrade and food miles.

Low Impact Buildings
Discover how buildings can work with nature! Children can explore sustainable features such as solar panels, green roofs, natural insulation, rainwater harvesting and renewable energy, and see how clever design can help us reduce our impact on the planet.

Sensory Discovery
Explore the woodland through your senses and imagination! Children can collect natural scents, make colourful potions, create woodland sculptures and get creative with natural materials.

Stone Age
Step back in time and discover what life was like in the Stone Age! Through fun, hands-on activities, children explore how people lived, found food and used natural materials, helping them understand how Stone Age life was shaped by the environment around them.

Working Woodlands
Discover why woodlands are important and how we can use them sustainably. Children can explore the woodland, learn about coppicing and willow, and enjoy hands-on activities that show how trees can provide useful materials while supporting nature.

Botany & Plant Life
Get hands-on and discover the amazing world of plants. From growing and identifying plants to foraging and learning about pollination, children will explore the plant world through a mix of practical activities and outdoor adventures.

Clean Energy
Explore how we can use energy in smarter, cleaner ways. Pupils will discover renewable energy in action, explore our eco-friendly buildings and see how we reduce energy use and carbon emissions.

Food, Farming & Permaculture
Discover where our food comes from and how we can grow it more sustainably. From farm tours and food miles to growing plants and exploring permaculture, pupils will get hands-on with the journey from field to fork.

Forest Skills
Get outdoors and discover the skills and secrets of the woodland. Pupils will explore how woodlands are managed, learn practical forest skills and discover how we can care for and work with nature.

Natural Building Techniques
Get hands-on and discover how we can build with nature. Pupils will explore traditional and sustainable building techniques, try out natural materials and see how they can be used to create strong, practical structures.

Have you got some questions you need answering before booking your trip? Feel free to check out our information page for answers to some of our most frequently asked questions. Or, if you’d like, contact our knowledgeable education team at education@sustainability-centre.org