Learning & school visits at Bedgebury

 

Bedgebury's trees...bringing learning alive

Bedgebury provides a unique opportunity for people to learn about trees, the environment and themselves.

We aim to use Bedgebury's world-class conifer collection as a learning resource to connect people with trees.

Our learning activities...

• Help people to become alive to the natural environment and understand the importance of conservation and sustainable development
• Deepen appreciation and understanding of trees
• Encourage people to enjoy being outdoors
• Help people to increase the skills they need for everyday life
• Support formal education programmes, including the National Curriculum, in schools and other educational institutions

The Education Team offers a variety of services including:

Organised visits (led by our education staff)

• Available throughout the year
• For schools, youth organisations and others
• Click on the "schools" link on the left for more information
• Choose from an inspiring range of programmes linked to the National Curriculum

Family Quest trails in the National Pinetum

• For families with children aged 7 and above, try our free Blue, Green & Yellow Family Quest sheets
• For families with children aged 5 and under, try our free Kiddies Quest sheet
• Free Seasonal trails for adults

Children's events

• Bedgebury provides a gorgeous backdrop to a year-round range of children’s holiday events. Pick up an events programme from our Visitor Centre, call 01580 879820 or return to the Bedgebury Home Page and click on What's On in the left hand menu.

Here is a selection of comments from both children and teachers:

"Thank you for showing us around Bedgebury Pinetum.  I liked it a lot.  The activities were very fun."

"The pond dipping was amazing."

"I had the best trip ever."

"I really enjoyed every single minute being there."

"Thank you for the thrilling tour you gave me and my class."

"I am coming back in the summer holidays with a picnic and my family because I told them it was such fun."

"We thought it was the best school trip ever."

"I will never forget that day even when I grow up."

"A big thank you from Year 4 for a wonderful day at Bedgebury.  We had a fantastic time and great fun."

"A thoroughly enjoyable and valuable day - we'll be back next year."