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)

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 value 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

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, (maximum two adults per one child). On Saturday, up to two children are free of charge for each adult.

Tickets can be bought up to the 15^th May and must be bought through the office on 01392 353784 during standard office hours.

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.