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Educational Visits at Old MacDonald’s Farm

Educational Visits

NFAN AWARD FOR EDUCATION 2015. VAQAS

Old MacDonalds Educational Farm Park

Contact

Ray Smith

Address

Weald Road,
South Weald,
Brentwood,
Essex,
CM14 5AY

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An award-winning Educational Farm Park in the Essex countryside - on the outskirts of East London, with farmyard favourites and exotic animals, plus indoor and outdoor leisure activities. An ideal venue for Key Stages 1 and 2 to visit, whilst learning about farming, exotic and unusual animals and the natural environment. With teachers' packs available and leisure opportunities for school groups to enliven lesson time, this is a superb place to hold a school day out in the country. Old Macdonald's Farm has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge in 2010 as a recognition of the quality of our services. Visit to find out more.

OPENING TIMES: 1 April to 30 September, weekdays, weekends and Bank Holidays, 1000-1700. 1 October to 31 March, weekdays and weekends, 1000-1600. Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Eve. 3 to 28 January only open at weekends.
SUGGESTED LENGTH OF VISIT: 3 to 4 hours.

EDUCATIONAL VISIT FACILITIES:
Free preliminary visit for teacher, teacher and pupil resource packs, qualified schools guide/specialised education officer on hand, classroom/study area, welcome talk and demonstrations available, guided tours, indoor eating area available, outdoor eating area available. Please contact direct for more information.

www.omdfarm.co.uk

Awarded highly commended by BIAZA 2012. Popular attraction for families and for schools and colleges encouraging learning through fun for all ages. Fully accessible pathways allow those with mobility problems and families with push chairs to reach all parts of the farm, and staff are on hand to assist those with special needs. Learn about Old Macdonald's award winning environmental project, the astonishing Tractorpult, and come up with your ideas for helping improve the world in which we live whilst having an enjoyable day out.

Prices

EDUCATIONAL RATES:
Please contact farm for details.

Location

Directions

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Map reference: TQ 549942 Lat: 51.62595 Long: 0.23750

By Road:
Close to the A12 (A1023)/M25 junction 28, follow road signs to Brentwood and then to the farm. First class parking facilities for all with parking for those with disabilities close to farm entrance. Also coach parking for schools and other groups.

Parking: free

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Facilities

Baby changing facilities
Cash Point
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Picnic site
Public toilets
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups

Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
Facilities for visually impaired

Self-Assessed Accessibility Details

Parking

Designated parking for guests with disabilities

Within 50 metres approx. of entrance

The surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance:
- is solid
Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
The route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Is flat (i.e. without steps)

Public Areas

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift:
- From the entrance to reception / ticket area
- To a specially adapted public toilet suitable for wheelchair users
- To the gift shop
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Contrast markings on clear surfaces such as glass doors
Baby changing facilities
Visitor information available in large print (14pt and over)

General

Seating available for visitors with limited mobility
Clear signage
Effective lighting for visually impaired visitors
Wheelchairs provided

Free

Routes/pathways suitable for wheelchair users or visitors with limited mobility
Displays at suitable height for wheelchair users / children
Audible alarm system

Entrance

Ramp to entrance

Handrail by ramp

Entrance is well lit

Food

Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to cafeteria
Good contrast between the floor and walls
Menus available in large print (14pt and over)
Restaurant / cafe provide meals for visitors with special dietary requirements:
- Sugar free (diabetic)
- Gluten free (coeliacs)
- Lactose free (dairy free)
- Low potassium
- Low sodium
- Nut free
- Additive free
- Organic
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
High chairs for children
Children's menu

Notes

The farm has one wheelchair to provide on request (Please ring to book in advance). Cafe provides a variety of freshly cooked meals such as: Fish, Jacket Potatoes, sandwiches, Baguettes, Hamburgers and vegetable Burgers. Some food products are also Halal (Please ask in Cafe direct). Preliminary visits are avaliable for groups.