By Steve Aylward
Engagement Officer led school visits to Redgrave & Lopham Fen
Your school visit to Redgrave & Lopham Fen.
Redgrave & Lopham Fen is an internationally important lowland valley fen with a unique landscape of spring-fed sedge beds, rush and grass meadows, wet and dry heath, woodland and pools. Enjoying views across the fen, the classroom is large and airy with a picnic area and toilets.
Your day here will reflect the landscape, habitats and history of Redgrave & Lopham Fen.
A usual day runs between 10am and 2.30pm. We are flexible half an hour either side of this. Price per pupil is £5.50.
Ratio requirement - For children aged two and under we require you to provide a ratio of 1 adult : 4 pupils. For children aged three and over we require a ratio of 1 adult : 8 pupils.
Please note the maximum number of pupils that can visit at one time is 60. The maximum number for the River Study is 45.
Location
Redgrave & Lopham Fen,
Low Common Road,
South Lopham,
Diss,
IP22 2HX
Choose your programme for the day
River study (KS2)
Track the development of the river Waveney from its source at the far reaches of the reserve. Pupils will take measurements and make observations, look for wildlife and learn about the people who shaped the fen. They will also explore water conservation and the water cycle at a site almost lost through water abstraction and discover how the fen is now managed for wildlife.
Download session overview and learning objectives
KS2
The fen is an exceptional place for wildlife and a testament to the vision of those who battled to save it.