School Visits
SEND visits for those with additional needs at our farm in the beautiful Surrey countryside
Arrange your self-guided visits today
With over 40 years of experience, Godstone Farm guarantees to offer a fun-filled and educational day out.
Since opening its doors as an educational farm for school children, we have developed into the farm you see today.
With active learning through wholesome fun, you can anticipate unique SEND visits in Surrey for people living in the surrounding areas of Sussex and Kent.
The perfect learning experience
With all these years behind us delivering fantastic learning experiences, we are sure everyone, including children, teachers, and helpers, will thoroughly enjoy their visit to Godstone Farm. With self-guided visits, you can organise the best learning experience to suit your specific needs.
What is included?
- Self-guided visit
- One free adult per child (Minimum of 8 children per booking)
- Free parking and ample coach parking
- Free afternoon private animal holding session
- A picnic area for lunch
- A Meet and Greet Schools Team Member
- Access to power if needed
For information on local coach operators and discounts for booking with them please see the detail on our schools page.
When planning your trip, download our tailored risk assessment to assist you.
SEND Group Information
Facilities include:
- Designated Coach and Mini Bus Parking
- Toilets, Hand Washing and Changing Stations
- Designated Picnic Area for Lunch
- First Aid Room
- Gift Shop
- Courtyard Kitchen
- Farm Trail & Pond Walk
- Animal Holding
- The World of Dinosaur Roar! Discovery Trail
- Extensive Outdoor Play Areas
Play areas available
When arranging your SEND visits, bear in mind that our Indoor Playbarn will be available for you to use throughout the day, subject to availability. Please go into these areas in small groups as members of the general public will also be using them.
- Children are payable aged 1+, children under one are free of charge.
- Price includes one free per child. Teachers, class assistants, adult helpers etc. will be included in your total number of adults. Additional adults are chargeable at £9.25 per person off peak & £10.25 per person peak times.
- Children and adults with Annual Passes are not exempt from group admission fees and must be included in your total number of children.
- Bookings must be made in advance.
- No deposit required.
- Payment is required 10 working days in advance.
- If payment is not received in full 10 working days before the visit, an additional 10% charge will be added to your invoice.
- If you will not be arriving together we will also require a group list ahead of your visit. Should we not receive your group list; visitors will be asked to wait at admissions until the whole group has arrived.
- Opening times are 9:30am – 4:45pm. Suggested time of arrival is from 9.45am, if you arrive earlier you may need to wait for your farm host.
- Activities are subject to availability and will continue in most weathers.
- *Hog’stacle Course is subject to availability available between Easter and October due to ground conditions.
- The picnic barn is allocated on the number of children attending. Adults/carers and parents cannot be guaranteed a seat in the picnic barn. Some of our barns have a small step for access.
- Pre-Visit Risk Assessments to be carried out during state school term times only – not the weekends and you will be required to wear your school ID badge. Please note any children visiting with you during your pre-visit assessment will be asked to pay the regular admission fee.
Payment:
Payment is required 10 working days before your visit. Once a booking has been created, an invoice is then raised with details on how to pay. We do accept card payment, cheques or a bank transfer. If payment hasn’t been received 10 working days before the visit, a 10% charge will be added to the invoice.
Organise your visit today by calling our professional team today or emailing us online.