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Learning

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Welcome to the Land of the Fanns

History from forgotten gardens!

Time spent learning outdoors is a fantastic way to change pace, focus young minds, boost energy levels, and bring subject alive.
sequoia forest in fog
Take learning outdoors

Maths from calculating a tree’s age!

This online educational resource has been created to help you get the most out of the opportunities!
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Promote mindfulness

Science from buddying up with bugs!

Discover the Land of the Fanns
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Welcome to the Land of the Fanns

Time spent learning outdoors

is a fantastic way to change pace, focus  young minds, boost energy levels and bring subjects alive
sequoia forest in fog
Take learning outdoors

With history from forgotten gardens,

maths from calculating a tree's  age or science from buddying up with bugs!
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The Land of the Fanns

A wealth of learning opportunities

on your doorstep, just waiting to be discovered!

Explore Educational Sites

Find site and explore the landscape...

Find
Activities

Explore resources and things to do...

Educational
Topics

Find activities, by topics...

About the Resource

This free online educational resource is intended for anyone involved in education within the local area, be you a teacher, parent, or home learner.We hope you will find it makes it easy to see what sites are available locally, and what kind of educational activities you could do there, with supporting resources at your fingertips.

It has something for all key stages, marks curriculum links, and pulls together resources all in one place. It covers both managed and unmanaged sites, and highlights where you might find an onsite education officer to lead your experience. This website was commissioned by The Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership in consultation with local educationalists including teachers, site staff and local authorities.

About the Land of the Fanns

The Land of the Fanns Landscape Partnership Scheme aims to engage local communities in rediscovering, understanding and enjoying the hidden gems of their local landscape. 

The Scheme and its legacy are helping to understand, record and protect the fascinating historic and environmental heritage we have around us.

This resource will be available for future generations as a major part of the Land of the Fanns Partnership Scheme’s legacy.

How this resource Works

1. View Listings

Visit the Sites Listing Page to view all available landscapes you can enjoy.

2. Search Map

Our interactive map will help you find exactly what you are looking for in your area.

3. Filter results

You can filter your criteria by landscape types, activities, facilities and more.

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View our educational topics

Historic
Landscapes

Learn about the unique history of the Land of the Fanns landscapes.

Landscape
Inspiration

The Land of the Fanns has some wonderful landscapes to inspire creativity.

Land of
the Fanns

Activities that are centred around the distinct qualities only found in the Land of the Fanns.

WildFlowers
& Plants

Enjoy outdoor activities as you wander through fields of beautiful wildflowers.

Learn
about Insects

Discover creepy crawlies in all their glory with fun activities to enable learning.

Discover
Birds

Learn about birds, their habitats, what they like to eat and where they nest.

Trees &
Woodland

Learn about trees and wooded areas through fun outdoor activities.

Wildlife
Activities

Find activities about a wide range of wildlife that can be found in the Land of the Fanns.

Ponds, Rivers
and Streams

Find activities related to pond life and water dwelling wildlife.

Contact Us

Thames Chase Trust, Pike Lane
Upminster, Essex RM14 3NS

01708 642970
landofthefanns@thameschase.org.uk

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