Discovery & Learning
Education Programme
Our education programme is designed to utilise the unique features of the farm and wildlife park to Excite, Engage, Educate, and Enable everyone to ‘share the good life’ and connect with nature around them.
We are passionate about sharing our environment and knowledge at Jimmy’s Farm & Wildlife Park because we believe that educating young people and providing good quality visits are vital for the future of farming, the natural environment and the world as a whole.
The programme caters to all ages and abilities, to schools, colleges, and other groups and to support learning appropriate to the curriculum. This programme highlights the key topics and themes available.
The Farm and Wildlife Park visit can support a diversity of topics and study areas and we may be able to adapt for specific needs.
Workshop Visits
The best way to experience education is through our new and exciting educational workshops, that are linked to the national curriculum.
All our workshops are led by experienced and trained staff – all you have to do is have fun!
The price per person covers the workshop per person. Extra workshops may be chosen for an additional cost. The price also covers a self-guided visit for the time you’re not in the workshop.
Groups larger than 30 may need to split up but this is dependent on the workshop and the ranger taking the workshop on the day.
We provide outdoor learning, whatever the weather. Please ensure that children are dressed for the expected weather conditions. The trip will only be cancelled if the weather is deemed dangerous, ie thunder and lightning. We would suggest wellies and waterproofs for rainy conditions.
Workshop visits – £10 per person (minimum of 10 students, price excluding VAT).
Frequently Asked Questions
What days can we visit?
Educational visits are available on weekdays during term time, during our opening hours. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer visits on the weekends or during holidays and cannot provide entry after the park has closed for the day.
Where do we go when we arrive?
When you arrive, follow the path next to Jimmy sign and down through to the entrance, and check in at our customer service office which opens at 9:30am. When you do, they will radio for a ranger to meet you to give a health and safety talk.
What educational workshops do you offer?
A list of our educational workshops can be found here.
How long do educational workshops last?
Our educational workshops last 30 minutes.
What time is the workshop?
The timing for the workshops is determined on the day of your visit during your briefing with one of our rangers.
Do the workshops provide interaction with the animals?
We do our best to provide interaction with the animals at our wildlife park during the course of our workshops, however, please be aware that this may not be available on some days due to circumstances outside of our control.
How long can we remain in the park?
Your tickets provide entry to the wildlife park for the full duration of our opening hours.
How much do adults cost?
Adults are currently £6 per person however, you also receive a free number of adult tickets depending on the age and number of students. This is 1 adult per 3 paying EYFS students, 6 primary school students, or 10 secondary school+ students.
Can we conduct a risk assessment of our own?
Risk assessment visits are available on request. We will allow up to 2 staff members from the school to visit the farm on a day prearranged with our education team. Our own risk assessment is also available on request.
Do you accept invoices as payment?
Unfortunately, we are not able to offer invoices to make payment for educational visits. All payment must be made through card on our online booking system.
Can visitors use their Jimmy’s Farm Wild Passes?
If a student is taking part in an educational workshop, they are not able to use their Wild Pass for free entry. If they are on a self-guided visit, or if it is an accompanying adult, they can use their Wild Pass to receive free entry but they must bring it with them on the day.
What happens during bad weather?
We’re proud that our workshops are outdoors, interactive and suitable for all weathers. Educational visits will still go ahead as normal, even during wet or cold weather. In the event of extreme weather that is deemed unsafe by the Jimmys team, we will move your visit to another day.
Do you have somewhere students can leave their bags or lunch?
Unfortunately, we are not able to hold items belonging to students or staff ourselves. We recommend leaving these on your coach, if at all possible.
Do you have somewhere the students can eat their lunch?
We have picnic areas throughout the wildlife park where students can sit; our largest is near our reptile house and is covered by a canopy in case of wet weather. We do not have any dedicated indoor areas available for educational visits to use.
Booking / Planning a Visit
Whether you want to find out more, plan your visit or book, call us on 01473 604 206 or complete your details and send us the enquiry form and we will be in touch.
Education Resources
Download our Education Activity Book here:
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