Farm Visits

Schools can gain free coach travel nationwide to and from virtually any desintation in the UK through the Reciproc8™ Recycling Scheme. You can book transport visits to farms.  Reciproc8

Growing Schools has a national database of farms and allows you to search for your nearest farm by entering your postcode. Growing Schools

Soil Association has a national database of organic farms to visit so you can find out first hand about a farming system that works in harmony with nature. Soil Association

Access To Farms is a partnership of national organisations aiming to improve the opportunities and quality of educational access to farms by schools. This also links through to the School Farm Network promoting the value of these vital educational resources. Access to Farms

Open Farm Sunday is a fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old to enjoy the living, vibrant countryside. For details of the next event, click Open Farm Sunday

FACE can provide schools with extensive high-quality curriculum resources, support from Regional Education Co-Ordinators, links with farmers and the rural industries and training for teachers. FACE

Founded by Clare and Michael Morpurgo in 1976, Farms for City Children aims to expand the horizons of urban children by offering them a week in the countryside living and working together on a farm. Farms for City Children

Federation of City Farms & Community Gardens supports and promotes community-managed farms and gardens across the UK. Search for a city farm or community garden near you. Federation of City Farms and Community Gardens

The Country Trust selects primary schools from disadvantaged areas of towns and cities to visit working farms and other countryside "hosts" who can offer a stimulating glimpse of life in the country.  They work with schools in more than 100 towns and cities throughout England and Wales.  Contact the trust to register your school. The Country Trust