Westport Education Centre

At Westport Lake we offer many of our environmental education programmes and are happy to discuss any particular needs that your group may have.

Facilities

  • One classroom
  • Fully trained staff
  • Toilets
  • Risk asessments for both site and activities
  • A range of exciting habitats
  • Year round activities
  • National Curriculum themed programmes

The majority of the site is accessed by a surfaced path. The gradient of the site is gentle and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

Programmes

The following programmes are available at Westport. For more details about each programme please download the activity sheet from the related documents on the right hand side.

Beautiful Butterflies (foundation)
Through the medium of drama children learn about the life-cycle of the butterfly.

Brilliant Birds (foundation)
Exciting activities introduce young children to the diversity and behaviour of birds.

Earthwalks (Key Stage 1-2)
Exciting exploration of the natural environment using the senses.

Exploring Mini-beasts (Key Stage 1-2)
Children investigate where mini-beasts live and experiment with a variety of survey and capture
methods.

Fantastic Frogs (foundation)
Hands on activities that allows children to explore the world of water and the life cycle of frogs.

Munchline monitors (Key Stage 2)
Innovative approach to understanding how living things are dependent on food chains in their environment.

Naturally Art (Key Stage 1-2)
Series of 'artistic' activities designed to raise children's awareness of the natural world.

Terrific Trees (foundation)
Explore the trees and other plants while creating a scarp book as you go.

Key Stage 3 & 4
If you are a Secondary School looking to enhance Geography, Science, Citizenship or even the new Environmental Land Based Diploma lessons, then please contact the Education Team at Westport Lake to discuss your individual needs for specific activities and sessions.

If you are interested in organising a visit then please contact our Community and Education Team: call them on 01782 454192 or email Rachael or Emily who will be able to answer any questions you might have and provide you with a booking form in order to confirm your visit.

 

 

 

Parking & Access

 

Access & Contacts

When ariving by coach, please note that there is currently no designated parking or access for coaches onsite at Westport Lake, and therefore, you will have to park on Westport Lake Road or Davenport Street and walk approx 250m to the centre (please note there is pedestrian access at these points). The majority of local coach companies are familiar with the centre but a location map is available to download.

 

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