School visits to Danebury Iron Age Hill Fort

Bring the Iron Age to life with a visit to Danebury Hill Fort. We have costumes and artefacts, can recreate the footprint of a roundhouse and storm the gates.

Alternatively discover the creepy-crawlies living in the area of special scientific interest, come for a spider safari or conduct a minibeast survey.

We recommend a half day session at the Hill Fort is linked to a visit to the Museum of the Iron Age, Andover which houses the artefacts excavated from the Hill Fort. Alternatively a whole day session at Danebury could be run jointly by the Countryside Service and the Museum of the Iron Age, Andover tel 01264 366283.

Activities

• A range of activities suitable for KS1 and KS2 pupils. The activities can be adapted to suit your needs and relate to the National Curriculum. See session plans for details.
• We encourage schools to come out to our sites to experience nature and the local environment first hand, however in exceptional circumstances we will consider travelling to schools.

Facilities

• Coach and car park
• Parking is free
• Toilets, including an accessible toilet, open April - October

Accessibility

• There is a continuous moderate gradient from the car park up to the hill fort with a short steeper section at the top
• The Hill Fort is fenced, access is through gates or kissing gates

Booking

• We always recommend a short pre-visit to finalise arrangements
• email CentralSitesEducation@hants.gov.uk to enquire about activities, arrange a pre-visit or book a session
• Download Booking form

Cost

• A Ranger led 1.5 hour session costs £2 per student with a minimum charge of £30.
• There will be a maximum of 30 students per session

Before your visit

• We strongly recommend a pre-visit to familiarise yourself with the site and complete your own risk assessments. If you require guidance on activities or sites please don’t hesitate to contact us.
• Supervision Ratios: under 5 years 1:6, under 8 years 1:8, 8 -18 years 1:12. These ratios do not include the Ranger.
• Please ensure your group brings appropriate outdoor clothing and footwear for all weathers. In summer supplies of water and sun cream are advised.
• School staff are responsible for ensuring the Ranger is aware of any child with additional needs or medical requirements.
• Please ensure all teachers and adult helpers are briefed on their roles and responsibilities prior to the visit.

On the day

• School staff are responsible for the welfare and behaviour of children throughout your visit including breaks and during Ranger led activities.
• Please ensure you have a nominated first aider for your visit and that they carry a first-aid kit.
• The Ranger will meet you at the pre-arranged point with resources and equipment for the activities you have booked.

After your visit

• Please complete an evaluation form to help us develop and improve our programme.

These are generic hazards and controls that may help you with your risk assessment.