Primary Visits Key Stage 2
Days for schools
Bring learning to life with an unforgettable day outdoors!
Our Key Stage 2 School Days offer a wide range of exciting outdoor and environmental learning experiences, designed to spark curiosity and encourage children to explore the natural world around them.
Led by our experienced and friendly team of rangers, each visit takes place in the stunning landscape of the Peak District. From woodlands and rivers, to moorlands and meadows, these unique natural spaces become your classroom for the day, providing opportunities to discover, explore and gain valuable hands-on learning experiences.
Whether investigating habitats, tackling outdoor challenges or developing fieldwork skills, every session is designed to build learner confidence, engage with the unique environment of the Peak District and build a deeper connection with these natural spaces.
Every programme has been carefully designed to support the KS2 curriculum and set out clear learning objectives, making it easy to choose a visit that compliments and enriches the learning taking place at school.
We strive to make our visits accessible to all. Days can be tailored to your group’s needs. While many of our sites are accessible to people with limited mobility, it is recommended to discuss your particular needs with us before booking.
What we offer
Key Stage 2 programmes
- River Study
Delve into the world of rivers as we explore Crowden Valley, translating classroom learning to real life. Experience splashing in a river whilst taking measurements, spotting river features and looking for life living in our river
- Habitats
Woodland vs Pond, Moorland vs River... Get hands-on exploring different habitats to see what plants and animals can be found and discover why they live where they do through fun activities.
- Peak District Explorers - Map Skills
Learn the skills needed for a Peak District adventure as we equip our maps and compasses and go for a walk into the 'wilderness'. Finish the day by putting your skills into practice with an orienteering activity.
- Mountains and Valleys
Prepare for an uphill hike as we navigate our way into the moorlands. Observe how the environment changes as you move uphill and get rewarded with spectacular views (weather dependent... stay away fog!)
- Rocks and Soils
Become a Geologist for the day as we explore how different rocks are formed and what they are used for. Then have a go at creating your own soil, it might not be as easy as it looks!
- Discover the Peak District
Through hands-on activities and exploration, discover what makes the Peak District Special. In a one stop tour we discover the creatures in our river, climb a hill and practice map reading skills.
For more details please contact the Learning and Discovery Team:
Email: learning.discovery@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Tel: 01629 816373
Follow up work, results and other resources
Many of our programmes generate data and can followed up in the classroom - please visit our peak curriculum resources page for further help with data sets, spreadsheets, using fieldwork apps and links to further information, such as our State of the Park report.