Contact:
Sheila Mason
01524 251336 or 07934 635772
Keasden Head Farm, Clapham, LA2 8EZ
About Keasden Head Farm:
Keasden Head Farm is a 480-acre upland beef and sheep farm, located at the North-East corner of the Forest of Bowland, with a wide range of landscapes and habitats, such as moorland, woodland, grassland, traditional hay meadows and streams. The farmers have also developed conservation on the farm with flower rich grassland, wading bird habitat and the creation of wildlife corridors. These habitats create a diverse range of sites for interactive educational visits. The farm is also host to approximately 15 peacocks which roam the land and can most likely be seen on a visit.
Who Can Visit?
- KS1
- KS2
- High School
- College / University
- Other Groups
Activities:
Sheila is more than happy to tailor visits around the specific groups needs, or to focus on specific parts of the curriculum. Here are a few themes and things Keasden Head Farm like to include within their visits:
- Tour of the farm
- See the animals – the animals can vary depending on the time of the year.
- Nature walks – looking at habitats, collecting items for observations.
- Wildlife watching – woodland and moorland birds.
- Picnic lunches
- Planting trees
- Hedge maintenance – dependent on age and capabilities
- Art & Crafts
- Butter making – on request.
- Brushing and yard maintenance
Facilities:
- TEACHING SPACE – Keasden Head has an indoor building teaching space, including a kitchen and outdoor balcony area.
- PARKING – Minibuses and Small (35 seater) coaches suitable – due to the nature of the farm track.
- TOILETS and HANDWASHING facilities
- ACCESSIBILITY –
- Wheelchair accessible
- Screen in the indoor teaching space to livestream the activities on farm if the person does not feel able to access the activities.
- Accessible toilet
- Overnight accommodation
- Camping area
Formalities:
- Public Liability Insurance
- Risk Assessments
- Cancellation policy - extreme weather events
- Access code of Practice
- Registered on Evolve LCC
- Training - Sheila is CVAS trained