Schools
Explore nature and history with engaging outdoor activities for schools at Severn Valley Country Park.
Educational activities for kids at Severn Valley Country Park
We are delighted to be in partnership with Field Studies Council who will continue to deliver expert-led school sessions at Severn Valley Country Park.
Field Studies Council have over 80 years of experience providing high quality environmental education for local schools.
Let us turn the park into an exciting outdoor classroom where children investigate nature, discover local history and develop a real sense of place.
To book your visit or to discuss availability, please contact us via the enquiry form on Field Studies Council website
History
The park is full of history. Our park, in part, was landscaped from derelict coal spoil heaps from the former collieries at Alveley and Highley. The area has a rich geology. Sandstone quarrying was a key industry before coal mining. With such a varied history in living memory, the park is a fascinating place! The park is now an area for outdoor recreation as well as a haven for wildlife. We have a large visitor centre with a welcome area which tells our story.
Nature
We provide excellent outdoor learning spaces for children to get hands-on with nature. In our woodlands we have a mini beast area with log piles ready for a hunt to begin. One of our larger ponds has a pond dipping platform large enough for a class to dip for fish and other pondlife. The River Severn flows through the park, making us the perfect location for a river study session.
Courses available
We offer half-day and full-day sessions tailored to Early Years, Primary and Key Stage 3.
Typical themes include:
- Habitats and living things
- Rivers and water investigations
- Local history and settlement studies
- Plants, trees and seasonal change
- Earth materials and rocks
- Teambuilding and orienteering
If you would like a bespoke session designed around your topic, we’re happy to help.
What to expect on the day
- A warm welcome from your dedicated Tutor
- A safe indoor space for bags, lunches and briefings
- All specialist equipment provided
- Clear instructions and support throughout your activities
- Picnic areas available
- Ample parking for cars, minibuses and coaches
- Free parking for school coaches
We deliver sessions in all weathers – please encourage pupils to dress appropriately.
To book or make an enquiry, please click to visit Field Studies Council website
