Croxteth Hall & Country Park Web site

Farm KS1

Self guided
Your children can meet farm animals that for most are more familiar in stories, rhymes or pictures. Their size, noise (and even smell!) will fascinate them and becomes a great starting point for identification and observation. Caring for the needs of the animals (the work of the farmer) and an understanding of farming for food (milk from cows, eggs from hens, etc) can be developed and related back to nursery rhymes and stories.

We have a selection of printed resources to help you get the most from your visit.

Guided Visits

Available: January - November, 10.00am or 1.00pm (unless otherwise arranged).
Duration: 1½ hours (can be shortened for younger groups)
Charge: £3.55 per child. Minimum charge: £88.75 per group

Home Farm Helpers 
Explore the farm with a friendly farm ranger to meet the animals and to find out how the farmer cares for the livestock. During the visit there will be an opportunity to give some practical help looking after the livestock. Teachers notes for Home Farm Helpers. Croxteth Risk Assessment available.

Storytelling

Available: April - October, 10.00am or 1.00pm (unless otherwise arranged).
Duration: 1½ hours (can be shortened for younger groups)
Charge: £3.80 per child. Minimum charge: £95.00 per group

The Ugly Duckling and other animal stories 
Stories about farm animals with rhymes and ditties such as the Farmer's in his den, the Ugly Duckling and an original story about some misplaced pigs! Storytelling teachers notes. Also Croxteth Risk Assessment available.

We have a Home Farm Safety leaflet for teachers and parents, and a Home Farmyard code which is useful to discuss with your pupils before your visit.

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