We have recently designed an exciting new brochure for our day visit and curriculum based programmes for school and groups at Perrygrove Railway!  You have can a look here.

We now offer a range of programmes to suit EYFS, KS1 and KS2 children. From Teddy Takes the Train to looking at Transport through Time!

Our visits are aimed at, but not restricted to, primary schools, special schools and groups such as Beavers, Cubs, Scouts, or other organisations.

The price of the school visit includes: at least two train rides with a personalised school or group name headboard, time to let off steam in our Treetop Adventure, a chance to have fun on Foxy Hollow playground, an opportunity to play in our Indoor Village and access to our magical woodland.

Our educational Treasure Hunt is available for an additional cost. Other groups visits can be arranged on request.

If you have any requirements you would like to discuss or have something particular in mind, please do not hesitate to get in contact with us by phone: 01594 834991, or email: groups@perrygrove.co.uk

If you would like us to send you a hard copy of our schools brochure, along with our schools price list, please contact us direct. Our school visit risk assessment can be downloaded here.

‘From the orchard to the bottle experience’

Enjoyed by the teachers and pupils from Clearwell C of E Primary School, October 2017.

On a beautiful autumnal day in October, we welcomed the whole of Clearwell School to come and enjoy a morning of making pear juice. They learnt the entire process of how to make pear juice and they got to take home a sample at the end.

First they caught the train to our orchard which is home to many pear trees. Separated into small groups, one child was responsible for taking videos and pictures, while the others had to pick pears. Once we had enough, the train took them to the main station for the next step. This was to scrat the pears. Using a traditional scrat, each child loaded and scratted the pears into a large tub. This tub was then taken to the press.

Another group of children had a go at pressing the juice out of the pears. Next was to sieve and bottle the pressed juice to remove any lumps from the pears. The children then made their own labels for the bottles. Lastly each child got to take home a 500ml bottle to enjoy the fruits of their labour. Back at school they turned their outdoor experience into a beautifully presented piece of work.

This is a fantastic outdoor learning activity and teaches children where our food and drink comes from. We are more than happy to offer this experience to any school or group interested. Please contact us to discuss this further.