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Ribble Discovery Centre |
School visits
The Ribble Discovery Centre, run by the RSPB in partnership with United Utilities and Fylde Borough Council, offers educational access to the fascinating Ribble estuary. With lakeside location a few minutes walk from the mud and sand dunes of the mighty Ribble. The centre has a large classroom and interpretive displays. Opportunities arise from the park surrounding the lake for a wide range of activities to complement your visit. The exciting first hand experience of working on the mud and the estuary brings to life our updated programmes relating to Habitat and Adaptation, Rivers and Coasts. All the programmes are risk assessed, linked to the national curriculum and focus particularly on science and geography. We offer for KS1 - Mud dipping, Habitat and Adaptation, Minibeast Safari, Wildlife Adventure, Going to the Seaside.
For more information, including details of programmes, please click on the links to the right. When can we visit?Schools are welcome all year, but visits are free in the autumn and spring terms. All activities on the estuary are tide dependant. Early booking is essential for the summer term. You are welcome to visit at any time of year to see where your group will be working, carry out your own risk assessment and to finalise your programme. What should we bring?We can accommodate up to 60 children per visit. Children will be split into smaller groups. Wellingtons and long trousers and possibly a change of clothing are essential for the mud dips. Suitable warm, water and windproof clothing is recommended if the weather forecast is unfavourable. Sensible shoes are required for all activities at the centre. Hats and sun cream are necessary in hot weather. Costs
Contact (for booking or to discuss the programme)Ruth FraserTel: 01253 796292 ruth.fraser@rspb.org.uk |  Downloads
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Winter-plumaged bar-tailed godwit on sandy beach - Steve Round
Whooper swan, spreading wings close up - Graham Catley