School Group Bookings

We welcome school groups - so much to see and do, just follow the SHOW TRAIL!

Home education groups please scroll down


Children £5   Teachers FREE  (min 10 children)   Complete the booking form here. 

 - Outdoor learning develops higher order thinking skills
 - First-hand learning makes life-long memories
 - Ask questions face to face with those in the know

What the teachers say...  

100% of schools would re-visit the Show
100% said it was good vlaue for money
100% said booking the trip was easy
85% of schools visit for curriculum learning
(15% - location, recommendation, price & reputation)

"We had a fantastic experience and the children all came back buzzing about it. I often think we could spend two days there."

"The children had a fantastic time and made some great memories. Thank you so much."

School groups are kindly sponsored by: Beer Quarry Caves and Devonshire Poultry Ltd

 


Primary Schools - Curriculum Links     

Join in by crafting a garden, decorating a welly, making a scarecrow or creating giant rosette and be in with a chance to win a prize.  Junior Competition entries will all be displayed at the Show

 

Science  Plants, Animals, Living things, Habitats, Energy

Maths    Quantities, Measurements, Weight, Application

English   Reading, Comprehension, Language, Question

D&T       Cooking, Nutrition, Healthy eating, Food sources,

               Mechanisms used in food & farming

History   Understand local traditions & history

Geography  Land use, Environment, Local economy,      

                Natural resources, Food miles, Recycling


Secondary Schools:

Use a visit to provide activities to link up with the curriculum - Food Technology, Business Studies, Maths, English, Geography, Forestry and more!

The under 16s will have plenty of opportunity to find out more about land-based education post-GCSE.

 

Home Education:

We offer discounted tickets for home educators to visit the Show on Friday only. On Saturday and Sunday, up to two children are free of charge for each adult.

Tickets can be bought up to the 18th June and must be bought through the office on 01392 353784.

Our trail booklet, which includes a showground plan and lost child wristbands will be available from our Rotarian Show Welcomers just inside of each entrance.    

 

 

Pricing for less than ten children:

 

 

Home education child under 5yrs              £0

Home education child 5yrs+                      £5

Home educator Adult                                 £7.50

 

For every ten children, one adult is free of charge.

 

For more information: 

Contact Emma Watson on 01392 353784 or [email protected]

 

Coach transport benefits:

  • Free entry for one coach driver (per vehicle) and a complimentary £5 meal voucher
  • Free coach parking and dedicated drop-off point
  • Free shuttle bus for coach drivers to get to and from the showground