Information for Schools planning a visit to Cromwell Bottom Nature Reserve

Bringing the primary curriculum to life in nature!

Our Education Team provide a variety of learning experiences in a safe structured outdoor environment.

See below for visit information and booking Form.

Please download and complete the Visit Request form available below  and email it to the address shown in the blue box. 

*Tuesdays and Thursdays only

We offer full or half day sessions on the activities below which complement aspects of the primary school curriculum, mainly science, geography and history.

Download and print Visit Request Form
Email your completed form here
Guided walks
  • Seasonal and nature themed (including bespoke ID sheets) eg ‘signs of Spring/Autumn
  • History of Cromwell Bottom
  • River study – observing features of River Calder/other bodies of water and flood alleviation
  • Study of land use on the reserve
  • Wildflower ID
  • Habitats and their creatures
  • General information walk – no specific theme
‘Hands on ‘activities taking place in our Education Area
  • Pond dipping (May to October only)
  • Minibeast hunting
  • Den building
  • Birdwatching, (extending onto main reserve) ID sheets available
  • Bee trail (QR code-based activity plus study of a beehive)
Life cycles sessions
  • Barn Owl – incl dissection of Barn Owl pellets
  • Dragonfly
  • Frog
     Other facilities available
  • Outdoor marquee equipped with table and chairs – available for lunch
  • Outdoor picnic area
  • TV available in Visitor Centre showing wildlife clips from the reserve to watch
  • Resources for wildlife studies include pond dipping nets, insect sweep nets and binoculars suitable for primary school aged children
Please use the official booking form when planning your class visit