Come and visit our Country Park - space to play and learn!
The Country Park is the biggest greenspace in Liverpool, over 500 acres (200ha) of pasture, gardens and woodland providing a rich tapestry of flora and fauna.
You can use this variety of habitats to develop a range of educational topics suitable for all ages. Using one of our Country Park trails, look at the features such as the ponds and ice-house, or explore our wildlife habitats. Our secluded woodland glades and seasonal trails make a superb setting for storytelling.
Learn about environmental issues on a field visit, or investigate aspects of environmental conservation, leisure and tourism. Use the Park to promote healthy living - take a break and make use of our new play equipment (see below).
Available: All year, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Education admission charges: Free (except guided visits and printed resources).
Free Coach parking off Muirhead Avenue east (100m from Hall)
Self-guided visits
Although you will be leading the visit yourself, in order that we can manage access at busy times and monitor usage of all the park's facilities, please complete one of our booking forms so we know when to expect you.
Map Reading Trail (Suggested time - allow between 1 - 1½ hours)
Introducing basic map reading and geography, incorporating maths skills. The trail is around the front lawn area close to the Hall. Using our Map reading trail worksheet, children learn about basic compass directions, distances, scales, use coordinates, use keys and read and place features on a map. Worksheets 50p each, you will need pencils and clipboards.
Tree Trail - Self led (suggested time - allow 45 minutes to 1 hour)
A trail around the front lawn of the Hall. Eleven species of tree are identified on the accompanying leaflet and examples of leaf-shapes are given along with a brief description of each tree. Information about the trees to be seen on the Tree Trail route, including a Tree word search with 27 words associated with trees and seeds - all of which can be seen in the Country Park. Leaflet 50p
Orienteering Courses - Self led
Designed for education use, using standard national colour format, there are several courses for pupils of differing abilities, graded from Yellow (easy) through Orange (medium) to Red (hard). Choose from 1:5000 map (courses in the Inner Area around the Hall) or the 1:8000 map using the whole park. Course packs - map (1:5000 or 1:8000) and answer sheet. £1.20
Although school can use the Country Park for free we ask you to call our booking line on 0151 233 6905 to let us know when you are coming so we can offer you guidelines about how to get the best from your day.
Country Park Resources
Adventure Playground
A chance to burn off some surplus energy! There is a popular free adventure playground for children under 13 years of age (including a separate area for nursery/early years children) near the farm entrance with picnic tables nearby. New for 2012 we plan to install an integral wheelchair swing. For very young children there is a small play area in the farm.
Jungle Parc
Jungle Parc is a fantastic playground up in the trees - swing, climb and glide through the tree tops, enjoying active, adventurous play. Call for more details or visit www.jungleparc.co.uk. School parties welcome.
River Alt Trail
(about 2 km long - allow about 1 hour). Follow the map on the accompanying leaflet for a gentle walk along a scenic stretch of the River Alt. Find out about its wildlife habitats and heritage. Use The River Alt Trail Guide (50p) to help you on your way.
Orienteering courses
Designed for education use, using standard national colour format, there are several courses for pupils of differing abilities, graded from 'Yellow' (easy) through 'Orange' (medium) to 'Red' (hard). The course is free to use, but please book first so we can control numbers using the courses. Choose from 1:5000 map (courses in the 'Inner Area' around the Hall) or the 1:8000 map using the whole park (see printed resources link below).
Tree trail
A trail around the front lawn of the Hall. Eleven species of tree are identified on the accompanying leaflet and examples of leaf-shapes are given along with a brief description of each tree (see printed resources link below).
Map reading trail
Learn basic map-reading skills along a route in Croxteth Country Park, near to the front of the Hall. The accompanying sheet has the map (with gaps to be completed by pupils) and all the information required to enable you to lead this trail (see printed resources link below). This visit can also be booked as a guided visit.
Games Box - Play equipment for the lawns
Use the Park to promote healthy living - take a break and make use of our Games Box while you are on your visit (balls, bats, hoops, etc, available). Use of the Games Boxes is free but you must book them in advance.
Printed Resources
We have a variety of pupil worksheets, activities and information guides to help you get the most from your visit.
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