Primary Outdoor Education - Leeson House

Early Years Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1

Teddy Bears Picnic

The Teddy Bears Picnic programme is based on the principles of Earth Education and focuses on environmental education for reception and Key Stage 1 classes. During your day visit to Leeson House, the children will take part in a sequence of activities which will help them learn the requirements for life of Teddy Bears - and all other living creatures. A picnic lunch shared with all the Teddies.

After the picnic the pupils will listen to a story which ties together all the themes explored in the morning session. The day concludes with the pupils working in groups to create miniature "desert islands" for their Teddies, complete with all the requirements for life.

Sensory Activities

Children learn to use all of the senses through games such as 'Scratch and Sniff' and the 'Unnature Trail'.

Environmental Art

Ideas from Andy Goldsworthy’s amazing art are used to make outdoor pictures and sculptures!

Pond Study and Minibeasts

Children explore the masses of pond life beneath the murky waters of our ponds. Comparisons between different habitats and the minibeasts found in each is always a popular activity.

Our Address:
Leeson House Field Studies Centre
Langton Matravers
Swanage
Dorset
BH19 3EU

Phone: 01929 422126
Email: leesonhouse@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

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Leeson House

Leeson House is the ideal venue for Primary to A Level fieldtrips. The house is a secluded Grade Two mansion situated near Swanage, Dorset on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It is close to many classic geography, geology and biology fieldwork sites and set within 7 acres of inspiring and diverse grounds.

Leeson House can accommodate up to 80 students and 12 accompanying staff and residential bookings are taken 7 days a week throughout the whole year. We also offer a wide range of day visits and outreach activities.

Latest News

Our new catering team is in place, providing a wide range of home cooked meals, using local produce whenever possible. We've had over 50 schools stay with us since September 2023, another 120 due to visit us over the next two terms!

We still have a few residential spaces available in late 2024 and early 2025. Day visits are possible throughout the whole year, prices starting from £180 per day.

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