Iron Age houses

Experience iron age living

Herd Farm in collaboration with Forest School Plus (www.forestschoolplus.co.uk) can provide outdoor learning experiences to enhance your pupils’ knowledge, understanding and wellbeing.

Herd Farm is home to three full-sized replica Iron Age roundhouses. This exciting setting is conducive to understanding and appreciating the challenges of prehistoric life and the knowledge, skills and ingenuity that were required to survive over 2,000 years ago in Britain.

During a Key Stage 2 visit to the Herd Farm roundhouses, children will be immersed in a stimulating environment and guided through Prehistory or the Roman period by

Tina (www.forestschoolplus.co.uk ), experienced teacher and Forest School leader and Ian (www.ianrobertsarchaeology.co.uk ), experienced consultant archaeologist.

Other visits to Herd Farm with Forest School Plus are also available for Early Years, Key Stage 1 and other groups including Forest School, curriculum linked outdoor learning and CPD.

Please contact Herd Farm or contact Tina to discuss your needs and costs.

VAT to be added where applicable.

History Experience Days for Key Stage 2

Half day class visits for 30 pupils. Also available as a bolt-on to a residential.

Explorer Experiences for FS and KS1

Curriculum linked half days e.g. Explorers, Den Building, Geography Field Trip and Time Travellers – Houses and Homes.

Booking and Prices

Prices: £260 per half day or £370 for full day with 2 classes over one day, one in morning, one in afternoon (until March 2023).
Please contact Forest School Plus (tinaevroberts@outlook.com) for more information and to book your visit.

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"The children were captivated by the experience and it gave them a good understanding of what life was like in pre-history. The day was engaging with good content and well organised."

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