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SCHOOL VISITS

LEARNING ON THE FARM

Bring learning to life with a hands-on educational visit to a real working farm in North Yorkshire.

STANDARD VISITAROUND 2 HOURS
GROUP SIZEUP TO 30
STANDARD RATE£17.50 PER CHILD

LEARNING BEYOND THE CLASSROOM

Bring the curriculum to life on a real working farm

Yolk Farm gives students a hands-on way to explore animals, food, nature and farming in the heart of North Yorkshire.

Meet hens, alpacas, goats and pigs, see how food connects farm to plate, and explore subjects including Science, Geography and Food through a real farm environment.

PLANNING SUPPORT Session plans and risk assessments are available on request.
Educational school visits at Yolk Farm

WHY YOLK FARM

Real experiences. Real learning.

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Real farm learning

Learning comes to life in a working farm environment.

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Curriculum links

Visits support what students are already learning in class.

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Hands-on activity

Students can get involved rather than simply observe.

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Nature and farming

Explore sustainable farming, animals and the natural world.

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Flexible visits

Visits can be tailored to suit the needs of your group.

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Safe and welcoming

An experienced team used to welcoming school groups.

School visit at Yolk Farm

WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE

From eggs and animals to sustainability

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Learn how eggs are produced and how the farm works sustainably.

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Meet friendly farm animals up close.

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See how food travels from farm to plate.

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Explore why different plants and animals are important.

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Take part in activities linked to schoolwork.

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Spend time outdoors on a real farm.

CHOOSE YOUR SESSION

Learning shaped to each key stage

Different sessions are linked to the National Curriculum and designed for different age groups.

KS1 AND KS2

The Farm Adventure: Eggs and Animals

Explore egg production, animal care and the roles of different farm animals through a guided, hands-on visit.

FOCUSEgg production, animal welfare, farm animals and nature
CURRICULUMScience, Geography and PSHE
KS3 AND KS4

Investigating Egg Production: A Farm-Based Inquiry

An inquiry-led session encouraging questions, observation, discussion and potential data collection around hen behaviour, egg quality, welfare, production and sustainability.

FOCUSScientific inquiry, critical thinking, behaviour and production factors
POTENTIAL LINKSScience, Geography and potentially Maths

PLAN YOUR VISIT

Ready to bring learning to life?

Use the booking form to start planning your school visit. Standard visits are around two hours, for groups of up to 30, at £17.50 per child.

Yolk Farm outdoor learning area