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COT’s Rare Breeds Centre

Registered Charity No. 291662

Canterbury Oast Trust

Educational activities

Get the most from your school visit with the addition of our educational activities.

Key information

  • All activities last for 20 minutes.
  • Activities must be booked in advance due to limited availability.
  • Please advise us if your group has any additional needs.
  • Educational activities are £1 per pupil (Minimum fee £10 a session).
  • All sessions are available and tailored to EYFS, KS1 & KS2

Farmyard Learning

Our three Farmyard Learning education sessions offer a rich variety of learning experiences, each tailored to the activity you choose.

Pupils can explore the fascinating world of animals, discovering their essential needs and recognising the many similarities they share with our own daily lives. They can also observe animal lifecycles up close, gaining real‑world insight into how different species grow, develop, and care for their young. Alternatively, children can join us for an engaging farmyard tour, where they’ll learn how a modern farm operates from crop growing and animal care to the ways farming has evolved throughout the years.

Animal talks - pupils learning about animals
School group bug hunting

Understanding Nature Through Play

We offer two Understanding Nature Through Play sessions, designed to help children build a stronger connection with the natural world and develop a sense of care and respect for nature.

Through hands‑on exploration and simple activities, pupils learn to use all their senses to decode their surroundings and recognise first-hand some of the patterns and strategies that exist within ecosystems.

Our staff

All educational activities are delivered by our friendly, experienced and knowledgeable staff. The centre is a registered farm member of LEAF Education formerly FACE (Farming and Countryside Education).

These activities have been developed by CEVAS (Countryside Educational Visits Access Scheme) trained staff and all staff are DBS checked.

DBS checked staff    LEAF education farmer & educator    Access to farms trained personnel