Minstead Study Centre, offers accommodation for 30 Primary age children in two bright centrally heated dormitories. It is situated in the New Forest and occupies a prime site for the study of a wide range of habitats in an area of outstanding natural beauty.

The centre grounds have been developed to provide a number of unique features. These include an extensive organic vegetable and herb garden, miz-maze, willow tunnel, ponds, astronomical circle, armillary and even a Celtic roundhouse.

Diverse exciting learning experiences are provided by the 2 qualified teachers on-site. These range from lunar modelling, animating, collecting eggs, spinning wool to organic gardening and making compost heaps. Many I.C.T. opportunities are available, including use of the digital camera to make power-point presentations, data capture through Loggit and tracking journeys using the G.P.S.

The education programmes are tailor made to match any programme of study required by an individual school. We will take any age group on a day visit, however, the residential programmes are only open to KS1 and KS 2 children.

The ethos at the Centre is to promote respect for all living things and our practice lays strong emphasis on children working well together.