Highclere Estate near Newbury is around 2025 hectares of mixed farming with livestock, arable crops and woodland. The stately home Highclere Castle, grounds, gardens and Egyptian Exhibition are open to the public during the summer.
The Earl of Carnarvon invites you to come and learn about the countryside on his home farm. Find out about sheep and crop production. Explore the ancient woodland and learn from the foresters and gamekeepers how they preserve and maintain wildlife and the environment. Find out about the history of the castle from Lord Carnarvon himself.
Hampshire Country Learning curriculum linked Countryside Days on farm estates. Twilight briefing sessions are available before the open days along with support materials. To find out when this estate day is, logon to website below or contact Jo Britton.
How to book:
All educational visits to this estate are coordinated by Hampshire Country Learning. Please contact the education coordinator if you would like to arrange a visit. There is no charge but a donation of £1.00 per pupil is suggested.
Jo Britton
Hampshire Country Learning
Sparsholt College
Winchester
Hampshire
SO21 2NF
T 01962 797368
F 01962 776587
E jrbritton@sparsholt.ac.uk
www.countrylearning.org.uk
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Farm resources
Beef
Sheep
Horses
Arable
Forestry/woodland management
Game management
Castle and gardens open to the public
Facilities
Toilets
Toilets for disabled visitors
Wet weather facilities
Disabled access to buildings and garden
Coach and minibus parking
Café
Shop
Picnic area
Landscape and habitats
Woodland
Pond
Hedgerows
Species-rich grassland
Archaeological earthworks
Education visits and support
Farm leaflet
Teachers information pack
Guided tours
Free pre-visits for teachers
Pre-school visits
Primary school visits
Secondary school visits
Further education visits
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