Educational
Visits
Bring learning to life at our traditional working dairy and arable farm, on the glorious fylde coast, the gateway to Lancashire’s sustainable agricultural countryside!
/pumpkinSet in a traditional orchard in the heart of rural Lancashire, Ridgeway Farm promises a fantastic day of learning and fun for all ages.
Come and meet our lovely animals and friendly farmers, and find out all about life on a traditional Lancashire working dairy farm. Read More
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Why choose Ridgeway Farm for your educational visit?
At Ridgeway Farm, we’re approved by Lancashire EVOLVE and actively encourage schools to link with the curriculum, particularly KS1 and KS2.
To help you make the most out of your time on the farm, we can tailor your visit around individual class topics, linking in with “Countryside Classroom”, “LEAF”, “Social Farms and Gardens” and the “NFU” educational resources.
We can explore a range of subjects, including Geography, Science and History, as well as topics such as field to fork farming, habitats, life cycles, weather, climate, environment, soils and land management, and STEM. The possibilities are endless, so you’re sure of an educational and inspirational experience at Ridgeway Farm!
All of our welcoming and knowledgeable farmers are DBS cleared, and we have all the necessary Public Liability insurance in place, so you’ll enjoy total peace of mind throughout your visit.
Plan your educational visit!
Visit the farm!
We charge £7.50 per child for school day visits, based on a minimum of 30 children. Accompanying adults are free. Times usually run from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm, although we are flexible.
Your day will be hosted by Farmer Helen and includes a guided farm walk and various activities. Please note the activities will be determined according to the season and farming calendar.
Children will need to bring their own packed lunches and we suggest wearing wellington boots or old outdoor shoes. Waterproof coats are also recommended as visits will go ahead in all weather!
Ice cream is a nice, additional, treat for the children and a lovely way to end a memorable day on the farm. Priced at the discounted rate of just £2.50 per child.
Small groups and clubs
As well as school bookings, we offer farm visits for small groups and clubs, such as Brownies, Guides, Cubs Scouts, Young Farmers, . These visits are charged at £5 plus per child for a two-hour session, accompanying adults are free. (the Maize Maze/pumpkin picking is just an extra £2.50 in the Autumn term)
Minimum of 15 children.
Visits must be mid-week and out of term time and can be during the day or early evening.
Contact Farmer Helen to arrange your visit :
email helen@ridgewayfarmblackpool.