Education at Coombe Abbey Park - Print version

The 500 acres of British parkland here at Coombe Abbey Park gives us an amazing backdrop to offer a variety of programmes and activities for all ages, whether as a school or college, youth group or interest group we deliver fun interactive programmes to stimulate and educate.

Our aim is to make any visit to Coombe Abbey Park enjoyable and memorable at the same time as encouraging a sense of wonder and appreciation for the environment through positive outdoor experiences in formal and informal learning situations. With our years of experience, our delivery team can excite and inspire a learning experience to suit your specific needs or through our tailored programmes of study.

View our full brochure [/coventryoutdoors]

Programmes and activities

We offer a wide variety of hands on activities aimed at specific key stages, from traditional habitat surveys, field studies to team building. All of our programmes are linked to the national curriculum with embedded key skills. If you require any further information about the activities that we offer then please do not hesitate to contact us.

We are committed to supporting children and young people through developing a service which has strong links between the outdoor experience, the school curriculum and character education – helping schools to raise student attainment levels through authentic learning experiences.

Whether it is programmes to equip young people with valuable social skills for their future, improve relationships and raise their aspirations or programmes designed to enhance mental health and wellbeing and personal development or to gain new skills and qualifications - we have bespoke programmes designed just for you.

Curriculum Programmes 

Visit our Coventry Outdoors website [/coventryoutdoors] for full details of our curriculum programmes.

Although we offer a wide range of programmes, our education team are happy to work with you to develop a bespoke programme around your own curriculum aims and objectives. For more information please contact the team.

Coombe fees and charges

Sessions are based on an activity period of two hours. Usual session times are: 10am to 12noon and 12.30pm to 2.30pm. If you need different start or finish times, or shorter sessions, please discuss arrangements with the Education Officers before booking.

Pre-school, Reception, Special Needs groups and Key Stage 1 - 4+

Half day

• £6.50 per student, minimum charge £90

Full day

• £12.50 per student, minimum charge £180

Minimum charge relates to 14 students or less.

School visits, walks and talks

Prices available on request.

Bespoke activities

Prices available on request.

Policies and information

• Guidance notes for independent visits [/downloads/download/851/coombe_educational_visits_advice_to_teachers_for_independent_visits]
• Terms and conditions [/downloads/download/1856/education_service_terms_and_conditions]
• Safeguarding Policy [/downloads/download/4195/safeguarding_policy_at_coombe_country_park_education_service]

Booking procedures

If you are interested in booking any of our programmes and activities then please do contact us by either email, phone or complete the online booking request form. Our team will be happy to help you check availability and facilitate in the organising of your visit with us. Please note that we get a high number of bookings all year round, particularly during the summer term, so ensure you book early for busier months to avoid disappointment.

Submit an education enquiry form [/coombeeducationform] with the details of the trip you would like or alternatively contact the team by  email outdooreducation@coventry.gov.uk [mailto:outdooreducation@coventry.gov.uk] 

Self-led trips

Going it alone?

We appreciate that there are times that you do not wish to book an education activity with the education team and that you have the skills, knowledge and equipment to deliver your own activities outside of the class room. We are more than happy to accommodate your groups within the park but would please ask that you notify us about your intention to bring your groups out to us. It is important to know who is on-site that day, where they are likely to be and how many children you will be bringing with you. Please see our Independent visit information below and submit a self-led visit form [/downloads/download/759/coombe_country_park_self_led_educational_visits]with the details of your trip. If we think that there may be a problem with your visit we will contact you directly.

• Make sure you have adequate First Aid arrangements and emergency contingencies. Keep your First Aid Kit with you at all times.
• Ensure participants with any medical conditions have the necessary medication (e.g. inhalers) with them at all times.
• Please be aware of current child protection guidelines that if you wish to use any audio visual equipment, you must ensure that you have the correct consent forms.
• If it rains your pupils will get wet! Unfortunately we do not have cover for large numbers of pupils.
• There is no cloakroom facility on site, therefore, you will need to carry anything that you bring with you such as coats and bags.
• Please note that car park charges do apply for self-led trips.

Relevant documents

• Planning an independent visit [/downloads/download/851/coombe_educational_visits_advice_to_teachers_for_independent_visits]
• Self-led visit form [/downloads/download/759/coombe_country_park_self_led_educational_visits]
• Car park charges (applicable to school coaches and minibuses) [/info/136/coombe_country_park/498/coombe_country_park/4]