Home Education Day KS3 – May 2026

Come and join us for our first Home Education Day designed for learners aged 11–14 or those accessing the Key Stage 3 curriculum on Thursday 21st May 2026. Timed sessions will include Fieldwork Focus: Water Vole Conservation, Changing Landscapes: A Local History Study, and a Ranger led Charcoal Making experience.

Nature
Fieldwork Focus: Water Vole Conservation

Take part in fieldwork to investigate why water vole populations are declining and how we can help to protect them.

Heritage
Changing Landscapes: A Local History Study

Step back in time on this immersive heritage walk and museum tour to uncover how our changing landscape tells the story of both our local and national history.

Adventure
Charcoal Making

Learn how fire, air, and wood can come together to create one of the oldest artistic materials in the world, charcoal. Learn more about its historical uses and discover how it relates to modern principles of sustainable woodland management.

£15.00 per participating child. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Siblings are welcome, children wishing to participate must purchase a ticket.  Parking free of charge if registration is provided at time of booking.