Binley Farm, near Andover is 340 hectares and grows wheat, barley, oil seed rape and opium poppies, for specialist markets. There is a small private shoot and work is being undertaken to improve the conservation value of the farm. There is an extensive fruit and vegetable garden, which is available for visiting groups.
Hampshire Country Learning organises curriculum linked Countryside Days for schools on farm estates. Twilight briefing sessions are available before the open days along with support materials. To find out when this estate day is, log on 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
Arable
Forestry/woodland management
Game management
Vegetable and fruit garden
Facilities
Toilets
Wet weather facilities
Disabled access to buildings and garden
Coach and minibus parking
Picnic area
Landscape and habitats
Woodland
Pond
Wild flower meadows
Hedgerows
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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