School Visits

Classroom at Washingpool

We have a dedicated classroom space for you to use during the day, thanks to the Melplash Show Discover Farming programme and Dorset County Council. The classroom is located at Washingpool Farm Shop just outside Bridport on the B3162 heading towards Salway Ash in Dorset (DT6 5HP).

We welcome visits from schools, local clubs and youth organisations and visits are open to all age groups. Each visit can be tailored to meet the individual school’s requirements. We only book in one visit per day and we run activities in the morning then you are welcome to have your picnic in the classroom or on the lawn. In the afternoon we offer further activities, these can be discussed and agreed with your group leader before your visit. To book a visit please click here for our booking form.

If your class would like to visit the farm or you would like more information please contact Katie Vining – katie@discoverfarming.co.uk

Testimonials

KS1 Charmouth

I liked the chickens best their feathers were so soft.

KS1 Charmouth

St Michael’s Lyme Regis

We had a really wonderful day! Visiting Washingpool Farm allowed the children to experience a working farm in action. Throughout the visit, the children met a variety of animals and learnt about farm machinery. They developed an understanding of the farming seasons and how the animals vary. It would be really interesting to visit the farm again during the spring/summer months to compare. Thank you so much for leading the day and helping the children to have a REAL farm experience!

St Michael’s Lyme Regis