The Boathouse

The Boathouse

The Boathouse occupies a beautiful spot overlooking The Mere in Ellesmere. Each spring, herons nest on Moscow Island and our cameras catch all the action.  Experts are on hand to answer questions and can provide educational sessions on these amazing birds. The Mere has several shallow spots suitable for pond dipping; grassland habitats can be investigated at Castlefields and our own woodland reserve, The Plantation, is just a short walk away.Toilets, disabled access, shop, refreshments, coach parking.

Activity examples:

Brilliant birds, beaks & feet, heronwatch, bug hunting, pond dipping, habitat investigations, natural art, sensory explorers, tree investiagations, evening sessions for uniformed groups. John Muir Award (environmental award for KS2 upwards).

Venue Category: 
Wildlife and Nature
Activities provided: 
Animal Encounters
Arts and Crafts
Environment
Outdoor
Sensory Trail
Activities for people with SEN/Disabilities: 
No
Curriculum: 
Art
English
Geography / Geology
Mathematics
Science
Suitability: 
Key Stage 1 (4-7)
Key Stage 2 (8-11)
Key Stage 3 (12-14)
Key Stage 4 (15-16)
Key Stage 5 (17+)
Residential?: 
No
Locality: 
Shrewsbury
Overall Rating: 
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Educational Experience: 
0
Safety: 
0
Fun Factor: 
0
Value for Money: 
0
Venue Address: 
The Boathouse
The Mereside
Ellesmere
Shropshire
SY12 0PA
United Kingdom
Venue Contact Number: 
01743284284
Contact Email: 
elliel@shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Venue Website: 
http://www.shropshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/wild-childhood/wild-schools/where-we-work

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