Parks and Gardens

Parks and Gardens

What are they and what do they involve?

As a type of outdoor activity, parks and gardens are organised areas that usually feature a grassy open space with extras such as mazes, outdoor sculpture and adventure playgrounds. They are different to wildlife/nature venues in that the contents of a park or a garden have been designed for a specific purpose, and

What are the benefits?

Parks and gardens are excellent for ensuring students don’t spend all their time indoors, are great ways to get them interested in nature and the outdoors in a relatively safe environment.

What students is it suitable for?

Although generally suitable for all ages, younger students will probably enjoy the novelty and excitement of parks and gardens more than older teens; however, if there are activities aimed for all ages everyone can have fun!

Costs?

Parks and gardens are usually public areas and therefore free to access, but some privately owned venues may charge a small entry fee.

Safety Implications?

As with all outdoor venues, younger groups should be carefully supervised to ensure they don’t run off!

National Organisations?

Parks and Gardens UK

 

See below for a list of venues and providers of this kind: 

Manor Park

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This popular Glossop Park has a large children's play area and a miniature railway plus lots of sporting opportunities.

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Irchester Country Park

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This former ironstone quarry has a wonderful children's play area as well as a network of long and short trails through 83 hectares of mixed woodland. The park is home to the Quarryman's Rest Cafe, Jungle Parc UK and the Irchester Narrow Gauge Railway museum.

Jungle Parc high ropes adventure course

Enjoy lots of amazing activities as you glide through the trees on rope bridges, zip lines and cargo nets.

Open Wednesday to Sunday inclusive from April to October and daily during school holidays.

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Barnford Park

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Barnford Park is located in the heart of Oldbury, a park donated to the people of Oldbury. With beautiful parkland offering gentle walks, a maze area, children's play area, multi-use games area, community pavilion and grass sports pitches there's something on offer for all ages to see and do.

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Lepe Country Park

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Lepe Country Park has a wonderful mix of habitats for you to explore; discover what lives along the shore, bird watch over the Solent, North Solent National Nature Reserve and Dark Water Estuary, spot a variety of insects attracted to our wildflower meadows or stroll along the cliff top lined with Monterey and Corsican Pines.

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Haigh Country Park

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Once the home of Earls and Lords, Haigh Hall is surrounded by 250 acres of park and woodland, with magnificent views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh Hills. Along with spectacular views across the Douglas Valley to the Welsh hills, there are 250 acres of park and woodland surrounding Haigh Country Park.

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Riverside Park

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This park's vast open spaces are perfect for family fun, picnics and games as well as their regular events. Gorgeous sensory park nearby if you have younger children.

Near to the Riverside Park is Lockside Park Sensory Garden which overlooks Newark’s picturesque town lock.

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Barnwell Country Park

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Brixworth Country Park and Pitsford Water

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Brixworth Country Park is a national showpiece for accessible countryside, providing access for all irrespective of physical or mental ability with features like easy access trails, and their wheel chair accessible bird hide.

Discover the story of the last Gnomes left in England on BB's Little Grey Men Trail.

Trail leaflet and audio tour available in the Country Park shop.

There are unusual sculptures to capture their imagination as you walk round, and a sensory garden which particularly appeals to the younger ones.

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Sywell Country Park

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Sywell Country Park offers meadowland and lakeside walks, with a small arboretum of exotic trees and Edwardian buildings still surviving from its past role as a water supply reservoir with a water works heritage trail to guide you round.

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Yateley Common Country Park

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With heathlands, woodlands and ponds, Yateley Common offers a variety of experiences to visitors. You can walk, cycle and horse ride through 193 hectares of varied and wildlife rich surroundings. The Common also offers visitors the opportunity to fish, bird watch, and get involved in practical conservation through volunteering.

With mammals, protected birds and reptiles, Yateley Common is rich in wildlife. Which ever time of day you visit, there is always something to see.

Educational Visits

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