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Educational Visits at Old MacDonald’s FarmEducational Visits at Old MacDonald’s Farm

Old MacDonald’s Farm

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 2011 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.

View key to symbolskeyAccepts groups Baby changing facilities Cash Point Coach parties accepted Credit cards accepted (no fee) Disabled access Disabled toilets Education/study area Facilities for educational visits Facilities for groups Gift shop On-site catering On-site light refreshments Picnic site Public toilets Regional Tourist Board Member Children welcomeDisabled accessDogs not accepted (except guidedogs)Facilities for hearing impairedFacilities for visually impairedSmoking not allowed

Prices


EDUCATIONAL RATES:
Please contact farm for details.

Old MacDonald’s Farm
Singing chicken Show
 
 

Contact

Jessica Knight
Tel: 01277 375177
View the Educational Visits websitewww.omdfarm.co.uk
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Venue

Old MacDonald’s Farm

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

View the Old MacDonald’s Farm websitewww.omdfarm.co.uk

See location of Old MacDonald’s Farm on Google maps.See location on Google maps.    

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

Nearest station : 3 miles (4.8 kms) from Brentwood station

Winners of the East of England Tourist Board Award for Excellence 2008 for Sustainable Tourism, highly commended in Essex awards 2009 and 2010 for sustainable tourism and access for all. Awarded Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Badge 2010. 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.

VistEngland VAQASSelf-assessed Accessibility Information

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)

Entrance

  • Ramp to entrance
  • Handrail by ramp
  • Entrance is well lit

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)

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

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

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.

 
 
 
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