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The
Goodwood Estate welcomes visits from schools and colleges,
the rich variety of sites and experiences we can offer
will provide an enjoyable and educational day out for
children and adults alike. Goodwood also makes a superb
base for a residential trip, with catered accommodation
in the 18 th century Stables.
We can cater for children from
Key stage 1 to A level and beyond. We welcome children
with special needs and also run courses for Able Pupils
and special interest groups.
WHO PROVIDES THE SERVICE?
Most visits are organised by the West Sussex Countryside Studies Trust,
and will be lead by the Education Officer, or Estate staff and education
guides. Visits from schools to the Goodwood Estate have been taking
place since the early 1970s when the Trust was formed. This joint initiative
between the Goodwood Estate and West Sussex County Council aims to
encourage and increase public understanding of the countryside, its
traditional heritage and its modern day management.
HOW?
If you are interested in visiting Goodwood,
you can telephone Sarah Stewart, the Education Officer
or Frances Sedgwick, secretary to the Trust on 01243
755157 or email wscst@goodwood.co.uk to
arrange a date for your visit, or for advice and assistance
in planning a day to meet the needs of your students.
We encourage teachers or group leaders to make a pre-visit
when they can discuss their requirements with the Education
Officer, and see the facilities and our risk assessments.
Please click here for the Educational Visit Enquiry Form.
WHEN?
Visits can be made all year,
although poor winter weather may make
trips to outdoor sites less enjoyable
through December to February. For visits
to the farm and nature trail, spring
and autumn are full of interest, with
spring flowers and autumn fruits in
the wood, and lambing through March
and April, and calving in the autumn
on the farm.
WHAT CAN YOU VISIT? |
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HOME
FARM
Home Farm is a 1100 hectare mixed
farm comprising dairy, beef, sheep, pig
and arable enterprises. The farm has full
organic status, making it possibly the
largest lowland organic farm in the country.
At the beginning of September the dairy
cows start to calve so during the autumn
term children can see the calves and learn
about the part they play in milk and beef
production. The farm grows all the food
for the cows, sheep and pigs, so inputs
and outputs can be seen and compared. The
economics of sustainable farming; selective
breeding; environmentally sensitive areas;
waste management and the diversity of land
use and enterprises on the estate are all
aspects that can be discussed. Children
can see how a modern organic farm avoids
the use of pesticides and fertilisers through
crop rotation, good husbandry and by encouraging
natural predators through habitat creation
and conservation. The construction and
uses of old and new farm buildings can
be compared and the highly specialised
modern farm machinery seen. By extending
the school day or staying at the Stable
accommodation, groups can see afternoon
milking from the viewing gallery at around
4pm.
Most school visits to the farm take about two hours, and
will give students an interesting overview of a modern commercial
organic farm, which will provide material for a huge range
of follow up work. Visits can be combined with workshops
at Seeley Copse Nature Trail, or as a Side by Side visit
with the Open Air Museum, looking at historic farming methods.
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SEELEY COPSE NATURE TRAIL
Seeley Copse is a remnant of ancient
woodland which has been part of the Estate
for over 300 years. It is mostly a mixed
deciduous woodland but also contains some
coniferous and exotic species. We offer workshops
to support the Science, Art, and Design and
Technology curriculum at Key Stages 1, 2
and 3, more specific studies for GCSE and
A level can be arranged.
Trees and Plants and woodland management. Games, observation,
identification, adaptations, competition, life cycles.
Habitats. Walk looking for evidence, adaptation, collecting
and identification, woodland food chains and decomposers.
Shelter building allows children to design and build temporary
shelters within the wood, This is an excellent team building
exercise.
Natural sculpture workshops focus on using the natural forms
and materials from the woodland to create individual or group
art works in the style of Andy Goldsworthy, but as a unique
response to this woodland setting. Children can also make colour
palettes to observe the range of tones of colours in the woodland. |
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FORESTRY
TOURS
The Estate has 2000 acres of commercial
plantations. Tours of these woodlands include
opportunities for studying trees, commercial
management, uses of timber and the effects
of woodland management on wildlife.
GOODWOOD
HOUSE
Goodwood has been the family
home of the Dukes of Richmond and Gordon
since 1697. The House has a superb collection
of English portraits as well as French
furniture and porcelain. Art can be developed
in numerous ways: making portraits; composing
a picture; exploring shape and pattern;
using ICT, as well as investigating a
variety of genres, styles and traditions
of art. There are many opportunities
for children to study history, especially
18 th Century, through role play and
by examining contemporary paintings and
architecture. An Egyptian workshop can
be booked in the beautifully restored
Egyptian dining room, and offers children
the opportunity to relate stories of
the gods to actual artefacts on display.
RECREATIONAL
ENTERPRISES
The
Goodwood
Estate Company
has developed
a range of
facilities
and events
that provide
major recreational
opportunities
for the local
population
and visitors
to the area.
Visits to
the Racecourse
and Goodwood
Aerodrome
and Motor
Circuit can
be arranged
to support
vocational
studies for
Travel and
Tourism,
Leisure and
Sport and
Business
Studies.
RESIDENTIAL
FACILITIES
Why not use the residential
accommodation above the 18 th century
stable block near Goodwood House for
a short residential trip? The accommodation
can be booked for one or more nights
and is available all year round except
during race meetings and major events
on the Estate. Catering for breakfasts,
packed lunches and evening meals is provided
at reasonable rates. All the activities
at the House, Farm and Seeley Copse are
within easy walking distance of the Stable
block, and there are many other educational
sites and places of interest nearby. |
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WHERE?
Goodwood
is three miles to the northeast of Chichester.
HOW
MUCH?
All
workshops are
lead by the
Education Officer
or other education
guides. Most
visits and
workshops take
around two
hours but can
be combined
with lunch
and further
activities.
There is a
charge of £2
per child per
half day session.
Please contact
us for current
prices for
residential
rates.
ACCESS
AND FACILITIES
The nature trail makes a circuit around the wood, (only partially
accessible for wheelchair users) and there is a picnic area
and nature hut, with cold running water hand washing facilities
and chemical toilets. There are two sets of toilets on the
farm with hot and cold water, and antiseptic handwash is
provided at the end of farm visits. Most of the farm is accessible
to the disabled although some surfaces are uneven and rough.
there is limited undercover space for lunch time. Toilet
facilities are available at the house and other recreation
sites.
Please click here for the Educational Visit Enquiry Form.
For further
information contact:
Sarah Stewart Education Officer
Frances Sedgwick Secretary to the Trust
Telephone: +44 (0)1243 755157 • Facsimile: +44 (0)1243
755155
email:
wscst@goodwood.co.uk
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