Schools

Bring your class to Hams Hall Environmental Centre, a hidden oasis of nature in an industrial world. Supplement your class learning with a hands on experience of nature.

Bring learning to life in our walled garden, woodlands and the River Tame!

All of our sessions support the National Curriculum from Foundation stage to A level. They support core subjects, with focuses on science, geography and citizenship. All of our activities are practical based and designed to involve learners in understanding the environment, conservation and developing investigative skills.

We have a fully equipped classroom and toilet facilities for the class, and all our activities are fully risk assessed and delivered by experienced and DBS checked staff.

For more information on our sessions, please visit warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/forchildren/schools-and-groups

For bookings please contact the Warwickshire Wildlife Trust education team at education@wkwt.org.uk 

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost?

Half Day Session: £150
Full Day Session: £225
Half Day Session (over 30 students): £300
Full Day Session (over 30 students): £450

All prices exclude VAT.

What time does my trip start?

Full-day trips start at 10am and finish at 2:00pm

Is there somewhere to eat lunch?

Hams Hall Environmental Centre has an outdoor area for you to eat lunch outside if you wish. If the weather is bad you can eat lunch in our classroom. Currently there are no facilities to purchase refreshments on site so we ask that you bring your own packed lunches.

Is there a shop?

There is currently no shop at Hams Hall Environmental Centre.

What happens if it rains?

We will always try and complete all the sessions as planned, but please ensure that all students are dressed appropriately for the weather.

Can school trips take place at any other locations?

Warwickshire Wildlife Trust runs school trips at Brandon Marsh Nature Centre in Coventry, The Parkridge Centre in Solihull, and Hams Hall Environmental Centre in Coleshill. For more information please visit warwickshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/ForChildren/schools-and-groups

We can also visit you at your school or at a local nature reserve and run some of our educational programmes or even our new Forest School sessions for you. It helps to keep transport costs to a minimum as well as being greener and allowing you to utilise the wild spaces you have on your doorstep. For more information please contact us.

How do I book?

To book a school trip please email education@wkwt.org.uk 

Go wild in the Tame Valley Wetlands: activity and resource pack

The practical activities in this pack have been written in a flexible format which allows teachers or other group leaders to adapt them to their own needs. They are aimed at children aged between 7 and 11 years, although many will also be enjoyed by younger children or older students, according to their curriculum needs.