Steam in the Country
School Visits

24th & 26th June 2008
1st & 2nd October 2008

Introduce your pupils to the Romance of Steam

Each day will start at 10:00 and end at about 14:00.

The following talks will be available for pupils if booked in advance:
(Each talk lasts approximately 15 minutes)

  • A guided tour of a Steam Engine, to show the principles of its operation.

  • A tour of the Farm including the Barn with its steam powered machinery and our animals.

  • A talk on Rail Transport - braking systems, steam and diesel locomotives, etc.

  • An illustrated talk showing the development of the Fairground.

On these educational days we will be running, by steam power, the Edwardian Fairground and the Quarry Railway

Hollycombe offers opportunities to cover many parts of the curriculum including:

History:

The industrial Revolution,
Victorian and Edwardian life.
Geography: Farming,
Transport.
Engineering: The mechanics of steam power,
Steam and diesel propulsion.
Pulley systems
Design and Technology: Fairground art,
Mechanical Design.

The Cost of the day is £5.50 for children, one adult free with every ten children, £6.50 for additional adults.  These days are planned to be part of the curriculum and not just a day to ride on the Fair.  The Talks are all individual and can be tailored to pupils' interests. Every school booking a visit during our Educational Days receives, free of charge, our Resource Pack which includes information on the history of steam, the industrial revolution, railway, road steam, work sheets and much more to help in the preparation for your visit.

Hollycombe now has a purpose-built Education and Visitor Centre which offers undercover facilities, partly funded by a £1,000,000 grant from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

If you would like to visit Hollycombe in advance to see what we are offering, you will be most welcome on any of our open days.  The 2008 open dates can be seen by clicking the link in the menu on the left.  Please contact Mrs Rosemary Gooding in advance to guarantee your free entry (adults only, maximum three).

Please respond as soon as possible to be sure of your place as we will be limiting the numbers visiting on each of the Educational Days.  If you have any queries, please call our Schools Liaison Officer, Mrs Rosemary Gooding, on 01483 274855.

Click Here for downloadable information on the days, a booking form and information on the resource pack.