Fairburn Ings
A wildlife oasis providing a fantastic learning resource in the heart of West Yorkshire
Fairburn Ings is an oasis for wildlife in the Aire valley - there is something exciting to see every day of the year.
We've got two large visitor centre rooms available for classes, a boardwalk, and large bird viewing area and pond-dipping platforms.
We are visited by thousands of ducks and geese in the winter, while summer brings dragonflies, terns and swallows. All this wildlife gives your class the chance to understand the value of wildlife and natural places.
All our programmes focus on science and geography. However, they are also a fabulous resource for teaching essential skills, citizenship and art, design and media work.
Visits are limited to a maximum of two classes (or 60 students), working in four class groups of around 15 students, each led by a field teacher.
We may need to charge for materials for certain workshops, eg nestbox making.
Our field teachers can also visit your school. Sessions are very flexible, and we'll work with you to create one to suit your particular needs.