Stackpole for Outdoor Learning
Address: Old Home Farm, Stackpole, Pembroke SA71 5DQ
Tel: 01646 661464
Stackpole is the Trust’s first residential education centre open year round. A European Green Flag Eco-Centre situated in the heart of Pembrokeshire’s Stackpole Estate, Stackpole is just half a mile from the fantastic National Nature Reserve coast.
We take all age groups, from Key Stage 2 primary school groups on a week of active environmental and outdoor education to GCSE groups studying ESD or Art, through to sixth form groups on Biology field trips and Further Education Students doing Photography, Art and Fashion.
The opportunity for students to experience the natural environment at firsthand is always invaluable. Teachers often tell us how students are motivated and stimulated by what we do. For many a visit to Stackpole is a milestone in their school career. Many schools use us as a part of their environmental campaigns. For example Eco-Schools raises children’s awareness of the environmental and sustainability issues while having fun too.
We also run a whole programme of environmentally friendly holidays. These 'Summer Safaris' give visitors the chance to cycle, sea kayak, Canadian canoe, while also soaking up the atmosphere of the environment.
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Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre
Address: Dial House, Brancaster Staithe, Kings Lynn, PE31 8BW
Tel: 01485 210719
Brancaster Millennium Activity Centre is at the head of one of the small creeks in the Brancaster Staithe Harbour. Millennium Commission funding allowed the National Trust to renovate Dial House in a unique way, incorporating the latest renewable energy technology.
The whole approach of the centre is one of environmental sustainability. Children learn through investigation and discovery. They are challenged to think of ways in which they can reduce their impact on the environment and are actively involved in recycling, composting and water saving during their stay.
The Key Stage 2 to 4 courses are all linked to the National Curriculum and a wide range of activities are on offer as part of a five day tailor-made programme. Field studies include coastal processes, sand dune and salt-marsh survey. Outdoor pursuits include sailing, kayaking, cycling and orienteering. All of these are carried out by experienced and qualified staff.
In the evening laptops are available for children to analyse data and virtually explore the centre’s renewable energy systems and follow up the day’s activities using specialised CD-ROMs. A new A/S and A2 programmes includes salt-marsh and sand dune succession, freshwater ecosystems and coastal processes and management.
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