Many of the suggested activities below map across to the National curriculum; for example, PSHE, Geography, History and Physical Education. We can also design bespoke experiences to fit your current themes and interests. These activities can be self-led by teaching staff or group leaders. We also have qualified, DBS-checked teaching staff who can deliver them for you for a supplemental cost. Please enquire.
Wolstonbury Walk Day Out
Bring your students on a great day out to Wolstonbury Hill. The day includes:
- a map to guide you around Wolstonbury Hill ancient monuments walk
- A talk by the landowner about the site followed by a screening of the film '200 million years to the bronze age'
- homemade veggie stew
The History Walk
No one really knows what the earthwork on top of Wolstonbury Hill is. Students go on a guided exploratory walk, and speculation is encouraged. Teachers can use English Heritage resources to find out more about the Bronze age, and prepare students for the visit.
Each student is given a map of the site and encouraged to label it as they explore.
We also offer screenings in the flint barn of a 25-minute film
‘Two million years to the Bronze Age’ - filmed on the site. This can be booked to be screened before or after the history walk at an additional cost.
The South Downs National Park Walk
Students discover more about the National Park and they plan and undertake a walk, starting and ending at Chantry farm, where they can eat a packed lunch or cook their own. We recommend the teaching resource pack ‘The South Downs National Park’ lesson 2 to help teachers plan this walk.
Lesson 4 in this series on habitats makes an excellent consolidation activity once students are back in the classroom.
Wildlife Discovery
In this walk, students track down evidence of both farm animals and local wildlife from a welfare-friendly perspective, learning about how to care for their environment and what to do to protect wildlife and nature. Students might also be lucky enough to meet our barn owls and can watch a short film about them to find out more.
We suggest this guide for the walk.
Students can find out more about the habitats and wildlife in the area by watching these two videos in preparation.
Duke of Edinburgh Award
We have welcomed many Duke of Edinburgh groups to undertake the expedition part of the Award at Chantry Farm. Groups can hike or cycle to us and then explore the local area and South Downs National Park.
Chantry Farm welcomes groups to camp from D of E groups, to support them in completing the expedition section of the Award. We are happy to help with Team Goal ideas if needed.
Walking routes across the Downs and local footpath networks are extensive.
Parking for up to 12 vehicles and a large sized minibus. Pre-booked only.
Public Transport:
If you’re coming from overseas, there is a ferry port at Newhaven, and one at Dover.
Health and Safety: