Self-Led School Visits
At Nene Park Trust, we love seeing the Park enjoyed by everyone! With woodland, meadow and wetland habitats, Ferry Meadows is the perfect outdoor classroom for curious pupils.
Teachers Information Pack
For teachers running self-led visits, our Teachers’ Information Pack makes planning easy and ensures a smooth, rewarding experience. Visits are welcome year-round, just let us know in advance so your activities aren’t affected by other events. Entry and parking are free for notified school groups.
Teacher in a Trolley
Our Teacher in a Trolley resource packs bring learning to life, with everything you need for hands-on, interactive sessions in the Park.
Our resource pack topics include:
Natural Art
Plants
Animals
Hire one for £35 or two for £50. Click the links below to see what’s inside each pack!
- Self-led school visit information pack
- Activity guidelines
- Recommended locations map
- Colours in nature sheets
- Green man templates
- Andy Goldsworthy pictures
- Natural mobile example pictures
- 7 clipboards
- 6 pencil cases (with pencils, colours and a sharpener)
- Plenary pack (to take back to school with you)
- Self-led school visit information pack
- Activity guidelines
- Recommended locations map
- Plant ID keys
- Plant recording sheets
- Tree ID key
- Tree recording sheets
- Parts of plants sheet
- 7 clipboards
- 6 pencil cases (with pencils, colours and a sharpener)
- Plenary pack (to take back to school with you)
- Self-led school visit information pack
- Activity guidelines
- Recommended locations map
- 6 spotter walk worksheets
- 6 animal ID sheets
- Example pictures of animal homes to build
- List of animal home names
- 6 small trays containing: 1x bug pot, 1x spoon, 1x paint brush, 1x magnifying glass and 1x bug ID sheet
- 7 clipboards
- 6 pencil cases (with 2 pencils and a sharpener)
- Plenary pack (to take back to school with you)
NEW Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail Self-Led Visit
Explore the Thorpe Meadows Sculpture Trail with your pupils using a FREE new resource pack developed with a local artist, linked to KS2 Art & Design, DT and English. Designed as a self-led visit, you can choose a time that suits your class to explore the sculptures and take part in activities around the rowing lake.
You’re welcome to visit at any time, but please let us know in advance so access to the car park can be arranged. With toilets and a small café on site, it’s an easy and enjoyable outdoor trip without the need to rush back to school.
Find out more
We’d love to hear from you! Drop us an email at education@neneparktrust.org.uk or give us a call on 01733 234193 to have a chat about bringing your class along for a self-led adventure at Ferry Meadows!
