Parks and Gardens

Parks and Gardens

What are they and what do they involve?

As a type of outdoor activity, parks and gardens are organised areas that usually feature a grassy open space with extras such as mazes, outdoor sculpture and adventure playgrounds. They are different to wildlife/nature venues in that the contents of a park or a garden have been designed for a specific purpose, and

What are the benefits?

Parks and gardens are excellent for ensuring students don’t spend all their time indoors, are great ways to get them interested in nature and the outdoors in a relatively safe environment.

What students is it suitable for?

Although generally suitable for all ages, younger students will probably enjoy the novelty and excitement of parks and gardens more than older teens; however, if there are activities aimed for all ages everyone can have fun!

Costs?

Parks and gardens are usually public areas and therefore free to access, but some privately owned venues may charge a small entry fee.

Safety Implications?

As with all outdoor venues, younger groups should be carefully supervised to ensure they don’t run off!

National Organisations?

Parks and Gardens UK

 

See below for a list of venues and providers of this kind: 

Pensthorpe Natural Park

Love Nature, Love Pensthorpe
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Norfolk's Best Visitor Attraction Winner 2014!

Let your nature explorers discover stamping stations dotted around the park on the WildRootz Trail and learn fun wildlife facts. Collect your WildRootz Passport on arrival and enjoy hours of fun in our naturally inspiring world. Become a bug detective and search for creepy crawlies and have fun building your own den as you discover and learn. You can also visit our new Hootz House, an indoor play area.

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Essex Wildlife Trust Bedfords Park Visitor Centre

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Set in the stunning grounds of Bedfords Park, an historic parkland site of 215 acres, owned and managed by the London Borough of Havering. The nature reserve offers fantastic views over London and into Kent.

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Tittesworth Water

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Tittesworth Water is situated near to Leek, on the edge of the spectacular Peak District National Park. Open all year round, we offer a broad range of activities for those who enjoy the outdoors.

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Pinxton Wharf

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Located on the edge of Pinxton the site comprises a section of the Pinxton Canal and wharf pond.

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Shustoke Reservoirs

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Shustoke Reservoirs are a haven of tranquility with plenty of wildlife to observe. In the spring, the banks of the reservoir are covered in an impressive display of wildflowers, such as cowslips and lady’s smock. 

There are a variety of walks including links to the Heart of England Way and Centenary Way. The North Warwickshire Cycle Way also links to the site.

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Upper Derwent Valley

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The Upper Derwent Valley is situated in the stunning Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. The area is renowned for its spectacular scenery, with its deep wooded valleys and bleak, rugged moorland. It is the perfect place to enjoy some the UK's most beautiful landscapes and to experience the great outdoors and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Bakewell Recreation Ground

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Located in just over 5 hectares of space, this park has a modern and recently upgraded play area including splash pads for water based fun in the summer plus football pitches, croquet lawns, a cricket square, a multi-use games area, and a pavilion.

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The Pavilion Gardens

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Here we pride ourselves in providing a fun, family friendly environment. Whether you fancy a ride on the miniature train, spending the day playing on our toddler park or adventure playground, even if it’s just feeding the ducks whilst enjoying an ice cream!

Nestled in 23 acres of recently restored parkland, the main building is a Grade II listed building that forms a natural base for visitors.

This idyllic visitor attraction offers an array of free family friendly activities for a perfect day out.

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Corby Boating Lake

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The lake can boast a wide range of geese, ducks, water fowl and the resisdential swans. The recent environmental project has improved fishing stocks. There are also herons, gulls and kingfishers that visit the lake along with a host of woodland and garden birds.

It is a lovely facility at the heart of the town. The lake can boast a wide range of geese, ducks, water fowl and the resisdential swans. The recent environmental project has improved fishing stocks. There are also herons, gulls and kingfishers that visit the lake along with a host of woodland and garden birds.

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Winkworth Arboretum

An unfinished masterpiece
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Winkworth Arboretum is a National Trust-owned arboretum located between Godalming and Hascombe in Surrey.

Winkworth Arboretum exhibits large collections of azalea, rhododendron, and holly on slopes leading down to ornamental lakes. 

For peace and tranquility visit our beautiful lake, with stunning views and an abundant variety of wildlife. We run lots of great events and activities here all year around, from guided walks to children's trails.

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