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Education Info
A Real Farm Visit
 Visit a real, organic, mixed farm; we are delighted to offer a range of visits to students and people interested in organic farming, environment and sustainability. Booking is essential, please contact us to discuss your requirements.
from the National Trust South Peak Estate in Ilam, linked with other activities in Ilam and Dovedale
5. An organic farm visit or seminar organised by Elm Farm Research Centre, for professionals interested in the technical aspects of organic farming.
1. Farmer led visits for students
 We offer visits for students from Primary to College. The visits are lead by Terry Prince, the farmer who can give the farmer's perspective and as much or as little detail as required. The visit can cover:
Health, Safety & Insurance
We take health and safety very seriously, we have:
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Strict hand washing policy with purpose installed facilities.
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Boot and shoe cleaning facilities
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F ull public liability insurance
A Health and Safety Executive (HSE) information sheet is available for teachers: Avoiding ill health at open farms- Advice to teachers AIS23 Supplement (revised) From:
HSE Books,
PO Box 1999,
Sudbury CO10 2WA
Tel: 01787 881165
Fax: 01787 313995
www.hsebooks.co.uk
2009 Prices
Farmer led visit, costs £40 per visit. Maximum of 30 children per group. Please get in touch for more details.
What are we offering?
2. A farm visit led by Terry and Sue Prince looking at the links between farming, environment, tourism, food and sustainability.
 We offer visits for adult groups. The visits are lead by Terry and Sue Prince, and can cover issues of sustainability, farming and environment, and links between food and tourism. Light refreshments, light lunches, cream teas or coffee and home made biscuits can be arranged.
 Contact: Terry Prince prince@beechenhill.co.uk Beechenhill Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2BD Tel 01335 310274
3. A visit lead by the Education Team of the Peak District National Park Authority
Peak District National Park Authority Education Service at Losehill Hall Study Centre offers visits to Beechenhill Farm among other exciting and valuable educational experiences. They offer standard or tailor made packages.
4. A visit led by the National Trust Learning officer
The National Trust South Peak Estate in Ilam offers visits to Beechenhill Farm linked to other activities in Ilam, the Manifold Valley and Dovedale.
Contact Ken Sharples National Trust Learning Officer: Tel:01335 350549
5. An organic farm visit organised by Elm Farm Research Centre
Elm Farm, the UK Research Centre for Organic Farming has a network of organic Demonstration Farms around the country. Visits and events are organised through the year, see the latest programme at www.efrc.co.uk
Contact: EFRC Education Services on: Tel: 01488 658698 e-mail: education@efrc.com for further information about the Education and Training Programme and Organic Demonstration Farm Network.
- Cars and mini buses can park on the farm, please discuss where.
- Coaches and large buses, please drop children off at end of farm drive and then park in designated coach space near Dovedale, picking up at a pre-arranged time.
- It takes approximately 45mins /1 hour to walk up hill to the farm from Ilam Village.
Where to Stay- Group Accommodation:
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