Education

Most people come to Abney Park for leisure activities, such as walking, bird watching, sketching etc or just to chill out. However, this unique woodland site is also a very important education resource for students of all ages to study wildlife, science, geography and history.

Our experienced education staff:

• offer a hands-on approach to learning through fieldwork
• support all fieldwork with education materials linked to National Curriculum for all Key Stages.
• shape sessions to meet specific learning objectives and group needs

Themes covered include :

* Minibeasts                 * Micro-organisms                 * Rocks and Soils

* Materials                   * Plants                                 * Light and Dark

                                                                                   (Summer Only)

*Local environment     * Environmental change       * Victorian history

* Classification of living things   * Habitats                 * Biodiversity      

     * Environmental conservation            * Sustainable development

Foundation Subject Specials

In addition to our general education programme Cross Curricular Sessions are on offer to local schools:

P.E. (QCA Years 5/6) Orienteering in the Woodland.

Local Geography  (QCA Years3/4) and History Studies (QCA Years 5/6)  Based on the local area or Victorian influence at Abney Park Cemetery.

To arrange an Education Visit

Sessions are available Monday to Friday, mornings or afternoons, and typically last for 2 hours. Contact our Education Officer Anna Smale.
We will need to know the number in the group, age, any special needs students may have, theme of the session, lunch arrangements.

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