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.

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.

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.

Activities

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

Booking Information

Booking
For both ranger led and self led sessions we recommend a pre-visit to discuss arrangements for the day. Please call the park office 023 8089 9108 to enquire about activities, arrange a pre-visit or book your sessions.

Prices
Ranger led half day and full day sessions start from £3 per head for 2 hours with a minimum charge of £30. A maximum of 15 pupils per ranger led session. Self tutored packs and equipment hire are available for £10 per day.

Parking
The coach park is situated 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 at an hourly rate (Max charge of £4) payable at pay and display machines.

Toilets
The public toilets are open every day and are 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 call 023 8089 3681.

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.