The Play Barn is open – indoor adventures whatever the weather!The Play Barn is open – indoor adventures whatever the weather!The Play Barn is open – indoor adventures whatever the weather!The Play Barn is open – indoor adventures whatever the weather!The Play Barn is open – indoor adventures whatever the weather!
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Helping Nature, as we learn

Discovering, understanding and sharing knowledge isn't just for the classroom. It is vital to the work of conservationists, caretakers and keepers, as well as academics. Without continually inspiring and informing the next generation, conservation would stall. This is why we take our educational responsibilities seriously, and why we keep it naturally playful - that being the most effective way to learn.

“Play is the highest form of research.” 

- Albert Einstein

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“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.”  

- Nelson Mandela

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“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” 

- Rachel Carson

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- Sir David Attenborough
“No one will protect what they don’t care about, and no one will care about what they have never experienced.”
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Educational
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Ecological learning
in a natural setting

Within its beautiful forest landscape, Birdworld is an ideal place for learning outside the classroom. The interactive exhibits and surrounding gardens offer multiple opportunities and avenues for learning. With many of our species classified as ‘Endangered’ or ‘Critically Endangered’ the Park is more than a refuge for the 1,200 birds in our care. It’s the perfect place to learn all about the threats they face in the wild, and what we can do at home to help them.

For more information, please fill in the form below.

Self-guided visits with more to learn around each corner

Birdworld outdoors

Birdworld is a compact, outdoors site with covered viewing areas and interactive indoor spaces.

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With no set route around the Park, you can plan your visit to suit the aims and topics of your class curriculum.

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Each walk-through area offers a truly immersive experience. Children love using all their senses to make up-close observations of the birds’ varied anatomies and natural behaviours. 

Wildlife Garden

In the Wildlife Garden, you can find out all about species that are native to the UK. There are plenty of hands-on learning points, an outdoor classroom and take-away tips to help wildlife thrive at home.

educational presentations

At set times through the day, engaging and educational presentations run. They are open to the public for your group to join, too.

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You’ll also find play areas at convenient points for break times and letting off steam after lunch, as well as landscaped gardens and lawns.

4 steps to making your trip a success

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An initial visit from lead teachers will enable you to write risk assessments and plan your walking routes - plus those all-important toilet stops.

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You will be outside for most of your visit, so bring wellies and waterproofs for class puddle splashing and sun protection on hotter days.

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Each child will need to bring a small rucksack to carry their lunch, as we have no suitable facilities to hold on to multiple picnic packs.

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Remind the children that even though they may get within touching distance, the birds are not to be petted or fed. Beaks and talons can be just as painful to us as digesting human food is for birds.

Home Educators

Home Educators

Birdworld is a rich resource for home education and independent learning. Being self-guided and without a set route, you can plan to cover multiple topics inone day, or a series of outings across the seasons. Supported home education visits are available Monday to Friday during Hampshire school term-times. Proof of status required.

Home education visits must be booked at least 24 hrs in advance.

To find out more, please fill in the form below. Prices are detailed below.

Home educators do not get the free adults per 5 children.

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Naturally, parts of the Park may be noisy, smelly or startling. Knowing what to expect, and potentially which areas to avoid, can make all the difference to those with sensory sensitivities. We’ve prepared some free resources to help you plan the best possible visit:

Sensory map - marked with areas to be aware of and to unwind in.

Social story - so everybody knows what to expect on their visit.

Visit our accessibility page to see our for built in support for physical needs.

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School Activity Sheets
Education resources

School Activity Sheets

Designed to make learning fun, naturally

These ready-to-go resources are free, to help enhance or focus your self-guided visit. Written by Birdworld’s Education Conservation Team, these Activity Sheets enhance understanding of birdlife and ecosystems, while helping to keep learning engaging and enjoyable. Each sheets encourages students to write, draw and answer questions - working collaboratively to discuss their answers while they move around the Park.

For more information, please fill in the form below.

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School prices

Admission Child*

£7.95

Admission Adult*

£8.95

The small print

* One free adult per five children. Free carers/helpers for all students with special educational needs.
Prices apply to home educators, Monday - Friday during Hampshire school term times only (proof of status required)

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