Whinney Hill Farm is a green space for everyone set in 180 acres of farmland. It is home to The British Thoroughbred Retraining Centre and offers fully funded educational visits to schools. These visits encourage young people to learn about the countryside, farming and animals as well as getting the young people in the outdoors and enjoying nature.
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Whinney Hill Farm at BTRC
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Facilities
- Car parking
- Coach parking
- Covered space
- Hand washing facilities
- Toilets
Pricing
First 25 schools to book a visit each year are free of charge. Thereafter it is £150 per visit.
What we can offer
- Pre-visit information available
- Provision of materials/equipment/livestock
- Risk assessment
- Self-guided activities
- Set programmes
- Tailored programmes
- Working with livestock (e.g. feeding, milking, egg collecting, daily maintenance, grooming (where appropriate))
Accreditations
CEVAS Accredited
This place has CEVAS accredited personnel.
CEVAS stands for Countryside Educational Visits Accreditation Scheme. A nationally recognised accreditation, the scheme offers training for individuals who are working – or plan to work – with groups of school children, young people or clients with additional needs.
Other Accreditations
British Horse Society Approved Centre
National Equine Welfare Council
HETI
