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LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Education at The Meadows Wildlife Park

Bring learning to life with an unforgettable school trip to The Meadows Wildlife Park. Set within 21 acres of natural surroundings, our park gives pupils the opportunity to explore, discover and connect with animals and the environment through engaging, hands-on learning.

Our visits combine education, exploration and fun, with options suitable for schools, groups and home-educated learners.

School Visits

Curriculum-linked days out with group prices and animal encounters.

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Educational Workshops

Interactive sessions designed for different ages and learning objectives.

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Workshop Topics

Explore habitats, pollinators, adaptations, life cycles and outdoor skills.

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Animal Experiences

Add memorable feeding tours and hands-on animal encounters.

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Home Education

Outdoor learning sessions delivered in partnership with Crossroads.

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Plan Your Visit

Let us help arrange a visit around your group, timetable and learning goals.

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School Visits and Group Prices

A visit to The Meadows Wildlife Park provides an exciting and educational day out, giving pupils the opportunity to experience a wide variety of animals up close.

Entry prices include rabbit and guinea pig petting:

• 15–19 children: £10.00 per child
• 20–39 children: £8.50 per child
• 40–59 children: £7.50 per child
• 60 or more children: £6.50 per child

Accompanying school staff visit free of charge.

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Educational Workshops

Enhance your visit with one of our engaging, curriculum-linked workshops, designed to support a range of topics and learning objectives.

Workshops cost £3.50 per child in addition to park admission. They are interactive, adaptable and suitable for a wide range of ages. Our team can help you select activities that complement your pupils’ learning goals.

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Workshop Topics

Our curriculum-linked workshops can be adapted for different ages and learning objectives.

• The Importance of Pollinators – Discover why pollinators are essential to ecosystems and food production.

• Habitats – Explore different environments and learn how animals adapt to survive.

• Farm to Fork – Understand where food comes from and how it reaches our tables.

• Baby Animals – Learn about life cycles and animal care.

• Animal Tracking and Footprints – Identify tracks, footprints and other signs found in nature.

• Animal Adaptations – Discover how animals survive in different environments.

• Planting Seeds – Enjoy hands-on learning about plants and how they grow.

• Building a Campfire – An introduction to outdoor skills and campfire safety.

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Animal Experiences

Add even more excitement to your educational visit with one of our optional animal experiences:

• Feeding Tour Experience – £4.50 per child
• Lorikeet Kingdom – £3.50 per child
• Wallaby Walkthrough – £2.50 per child
• Reptile Meet and Greet – £3.95 per child
• Alpaca Nibbles and Cuddles – £4.95 per child
• Animal Feed – £2.00 per bag

Experiences are subject to availability and animal welfare requirements. Please discuss your preferred activities with our team when arranging your visit.

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Home Education Sessions

We also host specialist sessions delivered by Crossroads Educational Consultants, designed primarily for home-educated learners.

Sessions focus on practical, outdoor learning and can include:

• Bushcraft and survival skills
• Nature-based exploration and wildlife learning
• Practical workshops such as woodwork for wildlife

Crossroads provides a calm, structured approach tailored around the learner, supporting confidence, independence and a deeper connection with the natural world.

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Plan Your Visit

We’re happy to help create an educational visit that suits your group size, timetable and learning goals.

Contact our team to discuss available dates, workshops, animal experiences and any accessibility or additional-support requirements. We’ll help you plan the day and provide the practical information you need before arriving.

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Planning Your School Visit

Step 1

Send an enquiry

Tell us your preferred dates, estimated group size, pupils’ ages and any initial questions.

Step 2

Discuss your learning goals

Let us know the topics you’re studying, and our team will help identify the workshops and activities that best support your pupils.

Step 3

Choose workshops and experiences

Select from our curriculum-linked workshops and optional hands-on animal experiences.

Step 4

Confirm numbers and arrangements

Finalise your group numbers, timetable, accessibility requirements and payment arrangements.

Step 5

Enjoy your visit

Arrive ready for an engaging day of animals, exploration and learning outside the classroom.

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🎄 Christmas School Visits at The Meadows 2026

Bring your class to The Meadows Wildlife Park for a magical Christmas adventure where festive fun meets the wonder of wildlife!

Explore our beautifully decorated park, meet incredible animals and enjoy a special visit with Father Christmas. Sing carols together, ask him questions and share your Christmas wishes.

🎅 Christmas Visit Packages

£17.50 per child

  • Full Wildlife Park admission
  • A visit with Father Christmas
  • Festive activities
  • Rabbit and guinea pig petting
  • Reptile room access
  • A high-quality plush soft toy gift

£12.50 per child

  • Full Wildlife Park admission
  • A visit with Father Christmas
  • Festive activities
  • Rabbit and guinea pig petting
  • Reptile room access

Accompanying Adults

School staff attend free.

Accompanying parents are charged at our group admission rates, based on the number of people attending:

Group size Price per parent
15–19 people £10.00
20–39 people £8.50
40–59 people £7.50
60+ people £6.50

Enquiries & Bookings

To enquire, please contact admin@themeadowswildlifepark.co.uk with your preferred date, number of children and accompanying adults, chosen package and any accessibility or additional support requirements.

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