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At Brogdale we offer a unique mix of fun, excitement and education.

The National Fruit Collection is one of the treasures of England, makes up the world’s most significant collection of fruit varieties.  It is renowned for its scientific, horticultural and historic importance.  Our Curriculum based programme breathes imagination, fun and discovery into learning.

For most people the word ‘education’ conjures up pictures of classrooms, but at Brogdale we aim to bring subjects to life through ‘hand’s on’ experiences.  We have been working with FACE (Farming & Countryside Education) to create a programme, which links into the National Curriculum, Key Stage 2. The programme incorporates a series of interactive education activities with specific links to the science and geography curriculum whilst supporting sustainable development and healthy living.

We offer the option of two different educational packages:

A ‘Teacher Led’ Programme’, which includes a great teacher who will aid and guide pupils around the National Fruit Collections or alternatively a ‘Self Led’ Programme’, which provides the perfect platform to plan your own day.

Whichever package you choose, your class will have a memorable experience that will last long after they have returned to school.

Testimonies

“Thank you so much for organising such a lovely day for us...One of our children remarked happily among the gooseberry bushes ‘I never knew visiting a fruit farm could be so much fun!’ – Mrs Armitage and Mrs Tench – Rodmersham School

“The fruit scientist activity- a great interactive way of learning”

“Thank you for such a wonderful day”– Luton Primary School

“We had such a lovely time! You looked after us well! Thank you.”

“We had a lovely time! Thanks for making us so welcome!” – Tenterden Primary School

“Great for re-inforcing work in geography and science” – Thames View Primary School

How to Book

Download the Teachers' Handbook and booking form (pdf 252kb)

Download the Farm Safety handout (pdf 40kb)

For more information and to check availability please call 01795 536250, or alternatively email:bernie@brogdalecollections.co.uk

Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge

Brogdale Collections, Faversham, has shown itself to be top of the form for educational visits by being awarded aLearning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge.

Awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom, the Quality Badge combines for the first time learning and safety into one easily recognisable badge for all organisations providing learning outside the classroom experiences.

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Let's Get Cooking

“Let’s Get Cooking have been using Brogdale as a venue for our training and celebration events for a while now. We find the Brogdale farm a friendly, efficient and charming setting for our events. Facilities are good and the farm setting is a bit special and I know that our delegates always pop in the farm shop to buy treats after the training. We always look forward to returning to the Brogdale farm and would recommend the venue full heartedly”

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