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Learning & school visits at Bedgebury

Bedgebury: a unique learning opportunity 

 

Mini beast huntBedgebury is the ideal place for people to learn about trees, the environment and themselves.

Bedgebury's National Pinetum, a world-class tree collection, contains conifers from across the globe as well as a range of wildlife habitats that are ideal for environmental studies.

 

Planning a self-led school visit to Bedgebury? We can save you 20%! Click here for details.

 

The Learning Team offers a variety of services including:

Organised visits (led by our staff)Families learning to orienteer.

  • Available throughout the year
  • For schools, youth organisations and others
  • Click on the links on the left for more information
  • Choose from an inspiring range of programmes linked to the National Curriculum
  • Download our risk assessment  - click on "How to make a school visit" link on the left.

Self-led family trails in the National Pinetum

  • For families with children aged 7 and above, try our free Blue, Green, Yellow and Big Lake Pinetum Family Trail sheets
  • For families with children aged 5 and under, try our free Pinetum Family Kiddies Trail sheet
  • Bedgebury welcomes Kent Children's University Kent Children’s University logomembers and is an official Children's University Learning Destination. (For more information click here )  We have Learning Destination trails available from the Information Office.

Family events

  • Bedgebury provides a gorgeous backdrop to a year-round range of family holiday events. Pick up an events programme from our Visitor Centre, call 01580 879820 or go to the What's On section of the website.

 

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What's of interest

Comments from children & teachers

We had a fantastic time. You kept us occupied, the activities were very fun.’ Possums Class, Lydden Primary School.

‘I had a lovely day. I thought the forest was great.’ Jessica, East Stour Primary School.

‘Thank you for showing us and telling us about Bedgebury. Those activities, were really fun, and using your brain to think.’ Milland YR6 All Souls’ CE Primary, Folkestone.

‘Just to say thank you very much for the visit to you at Bedgebury yesterday. The kids all really enjoyed themselves and all want to come back soon! Thanks very much.’ Teacher, Canterbury.

‘Staff commented in particular at how organised and well pitched the activities were and I was privileged to hear all the enthusiastic views from the children. They REALLY enjoyed it and the whole experience was a credit to your staff. Please pass on my thanks and watch out, we will be back for more!’ Teacher, Bower Grove School, Maidstone.