Farm Tours

We are very fortunate to have some special neighbours at The Sustainability Centre and we are grateful to work collaboratively with them, sharing more knowledge and information with our visitors. 

Lower Farm

Local farmer George Atkinson and his sons Will and Ollie has run a 1,200-acre mixed holding, Lower Farm, since 1905. On the Farm Tour, your pupils take a ride on a tractor trailer with George or his sons and learn how he farms this area of the South Downs and cares for the local environment. Lower Farm is situated at the head of the Meon Valley in the heart of the South Downs.

Pupils ride across country with opportunities to stop and learn about the surrounding countryside. Depending on the time of year, they may see lambs and calves, and certainly sheep, cows and horses.

They will be encouraged to think about how farming affects the landscape they see around them and to consider where their food comes from.

It is an exciting experience for children aged 8+ using a trailer designed for taking parties on safari under cover. The trailer can accommodate up to 40 pupils.

Health and Safety Information

These farm visits are not covered by our Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge, risk assessments are provided on request. 

​Awards

We offer the John Muir Award in the South Downs National Park. Pupils can work towards both the Practical Environment Skills and the John Muir Award during their placement.
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Quality

The quality badge for Learning Outside the Classroom is a national award that we have earned for our education provision. It recognises the essential elements of safety and learning for all types of outdoor provision.