School visits to Lepe Country Park

Lepe is the ideal place to bring learning to life. This coastal park of shingle shore, cliffs, wildflower meadows, woodland, river and recreation areas is fringed by the North Solent Nature Reserve. In addition there is plenty of historical interest with remains of a major D-day launching point on site.

Classroom

Situated in our conservation and education area, the new classroom is accessible to all and makes a fantastic base for any visit. Book for all or half of your day, as part of a ranger led activity or for your own follow up session.

Ranger led visits

We offer a range of environmental activities for KS1 and KS2 pupils during term time and activities for community groups during school holidays. These activities can be adapted to suit your needs and relate to the National Curriculum. We offer tailor made sessions for secondary and higher education groups, please contact us to discuss your requirements.

Self led visits

Field equipment and guides to activities can be booked. Help with planning your visit is also available. We are developing our schools programme over the coming months so please ask us to tailor something to meet your needs if you do not see what you require on the activities page.

Youth groups

Many of our activities can be adapted to provide fun sessions for other organised groups outside school hours, please call us to discuss options.

Booking

For both ranger led and self led sessions we recommend a pre-visit to discuss arrangements. Contact the park office 023 8089 9108 to enquire about activities, arrange a pre-visit or book sessions.
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Prices

Ranger led sessions start from £1.75 per head for 1 hour with a minimum charge of £17.50
A maximum of 15 pupils per ranger led session. Self tutored packs and equipment hire are available for £15 per day.
Classroom hire - half day (up to 3 hours) £20, whole day (over 3 hours) £35

New - Pond Dipping

Catch and identify pond species and find out how they are adapted to their habitat.

Explorations of the Seashore

Hunt for and identify beach species along the shore and look at how they are adapted to their habitat

Woodland and Meadow Mini Beasts

Explore and compare these habitats, identifying the mini beast found along the way

Food Chains and Webs

Look into predator prey relationships and adaptations with a range of activities

Orienteering

Use photos to find features around the park on our star orienteering course or further develop skills needed for map reading and put them in to practice by completing the orienteering challenge

View Finding

Become a geography detective and learn to use a map and compass to find and describe views and routes

Coastal Processes

See how the power of the sea changes our coast as sea level rise threatens the park and plan for the future

Sensations

Choose from a range of sensory activities to help you explore your surroundings

Natures Artists

Look closer at your surroundings and create a piece of artwork, weaving or sculpture using natural materials

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Example lesson plans

Parking

The coach park is next to the beach entrance to the park and costs £5 per coach payable at the pay and display machines. Minibuses and cars are charged an hourly rate (max charge £4.70) payable at pay and display machines.

Toilets

The public toilets are open every day, situated by the café and park office. We recommend they are used in small groups.

Lunch Facilities

Tarpaulins are available to borrow to sit on for picnic lunches, please note that there is very little shelter around the site. Ice creams can be bought from the café, to check opening times, tel 023 8089 9108.

Tide Times

For self led beach studies please remember to check tide times. Tide predictions for Lepe can be accessed at www.ukho.gov.uk - select Easy Tide and look up Stansore Point.