School and Group Visits

School and group visits are welcome at Studfold on weekdays during term time for inspiring outdoor learning in the heart of Nidderdale.

The Studfold Adventure Trail supports the Primary National Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), offering an interactive ‘outdoor classroom’ where children explore nature, build confidence, and develop key skills through hands-on discovery. Led by experienced staff, including qualified teachers with CEVAS accreditation, visits are tailored for schools, pre-school groups, and educational organisations.

School and group visits to StudfoldLearning experience

  • Curriculum-linked outdoor learning for EYFS and primary age groups – enables young children to enjoy, value and respect the environment that surrounds
  • Cross-curricular activities supporting science, literacy and geography
  • Interactive trail with clues, storytelling, wildlife discovery and sensory learning
  • Dedicated resources including differentiated activity sheets
  • Encourages teamwork, creativity, and environmental awareness

The Trail encourages children to become successful learners through a diverse range of interactive and fun activities. There are many opportunities for individual or group work, promoting confidence and self-worth.

A visit to Studfold at the start or end of a module of work linked to the environment or countryside is an exciting way to teach many essential key skills. There is ample opportunity for cross curricular links, and the diverse range of activities allows breadth of learning and curriculum progression.

Pre-School & Early Years

Designed for EYFS learning, the trail supports communication, physical development, creativity and exploration through storytelling, interative and sensory activities and nature-based discovery.

Language and literacy opportunities are everywhere on the Trail: the giant’s storytelling chair, and fairy stories, myths and legends thread through the Trail and its Village of Two Stone Wishes.

Funding for groups

School and group visits to Studfold

We offer free entry for the first 25 group visits each year (subject to conditions). Minimum group size is 6 students aged pre-school to 16, for at least 2 hours, with an evaluation form required after visits.

Please download our leaflet to find out more.

Practical Information

  • Group size: ideally 20 – 45 (split into smaller groups on arrival)
  • Pre-booking required for weekday term-time visits. Staff may pre-book a day visit to gather information.
  • Risk assessments and accessibility statements available on request
  • Download the Access to Farms for teachers and other group leaders code of practice information leaflet
  • We have designed a number of printable activity sheets to extend your Studfold experience.
  • Residential camping and outdoor activity options available nearby

Prices

  • Pre-school child £7.50, one adult free per three children. Extra adults £8.50 each.
  • Primary school children £7.50, one adult free per six children. Extra adults £8.50 each.

All prices include VAT. Groups visits are only available midweek during North Yorkshire school term times.

For bookings and enquiries, please contact Anne Challis on 01423 755228.