“Thank you for the best day at Hollow Trees ever!”

Hollow Trees Farm is a mixed,

family farm run by third

generation farmers Sally and

Robert Bendall, together with a

dedicated team of over sixty staff.

The farm is 52 hectares and grows a wide range of vegetables and plants as

well as rearing livestock including cattle, pigs, sheep, chickens and goats.

Grassland and arable crops complete the mix. All the home-grown produce is

sold on site through a farm shop, butchery, deli, cafe and plant centre.

Hollow Trees Farm offers a real Field to Fork story. Food miles are

non-existent on a wide range of the products sold.

There is a popular Farm Trail taking visitors to the livestock barns and fields

to see the animals. There are lots of fun activities available en route. The farm

has a strong commitment to encourage wildlife, flora and fauna too.

Our Mission is:

‘To create unique opportunities that

allow access to agriculture to all through

fantastic food, fun and adventure, education

and employment’’

“It was the most organised visit I have taken children on, so well planned and resourced. Thank you for giving both the teachers and

the children a great day!”

(Reception Class Teacher)

A team of Hollow Trees staff are specifically dedicated and trained

to offering a unique farm experience to every visiting group, whether they be

preschool, up to Key stage 4 or beyond. The very diverse nature of Hollow

Trees Farm means the visits can be tailored to suit each group individually,

whatever their age or ability. The farm offers a wonderful resource that can

fulfil all areas of the National Curriculum, including Science, Geography,

Design & Technology, Business Studies, English, Maths and more. Hollow

Trees Farm represents every area of the food chain, from seed planting to

harvest, retailing, catering and butchery. Here are our suggested themes we

can offer for your visit:

1) Farm Yard Tales Enjoy being a farmer for the day and discover all the jobs Farmer Bob does

Early Years

2) Field to Fork—Food Discovery Discover where your food comes from & how we can make healthy choices

KS1, KS2

3) Four Seasons on the Farm

Discover the jobs Farmer Bob does throughout the year and how the farm changes each season

KS1, KS2

4) Science & Technology on the Farm Understand how modern farming relies on the latest technology and uses science every day. What does the future hold?

KS2, KS3, KS4 &

above

5) Farming Business From profit margins to diversification, understand what goes on behind the scenes of Hollow Trees Farm

KS2, KS3, KS4 &

above

6) Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security This thought provoking day asks the question how will we feed the 9 billion people on the planet in 2050 whilst looking after the environment we live in?

KS3, KS4 &

above

10.00am Arrive— welcome and health & safety on the farm talk in the

Corn Barn where belongings can be left for the day.

10.20am Activity 1—Crop Discovery (inc. tractor & trailer ride)

11.15am Break—drink and snack provided by Hollow Trees Farm

11.30am Activity 2—Animal Discovery

12.25pm Hand wash

12.30pm Lunch Time—in the Corn Barn

1pm Free Time—includes access to Farm Trail & play equipment

Or

Activity 3—subject to theme chosen

2pm Return to the Corn Barn for a summary of the day & to be led

back onto your coach.

2.15pm Depart

* This is an example timetable, times may vary. We are happy to discuss

any changes to this timetable if necessary.

“We learnt so much about how a busy farm works”

Looking for a more unstructured visit to the farm? Want to lead

your group yourself? Our unguided visits are perfect for nurseries and other

early years groups. We offer a covered area to store belongings and eat your

picnics, a welcome and health & safety talk on the farm (essential), access to

the farm trail including play equipment for the day plus a tractor and trailer

ride.

Pre booking is essential for all unguided visits.

Minimum 10 paying children.

With so much to learn about the farm, we often know one visit isn’t

enough. Our education team are available to offer pre-visit or

post-visit follow on workshops, assemblies or classes. If you would

like to know more about our outreach work please contact us.

Visits run on Monday-Friday from 5th March—28th September 2017.

We can cater for 60 people per visit (adults and children combined). For

groups exceeding this maximum number, you must contact one of our staff

before booking. For our guided visits there is a minimum charge £140. An

unguided group must have a minimum of 10 paying children.

All our prices are inclusive of 20% VAT.

£7.25 per child (half day of activities)

£8.50 per child (full day of activities)

For every 5 children attending the visit, you will receive one free adult place.

Additional adults will be charged at £3.95. This charge includes a drink and

biscuit during the mid-morning break.

£5 per child

£3.50 per adult

£1.50 per child 2 years or under

Please enquire for summer holiday visit prices.

The number of tractor and trailer rides per group

visit is determined by the number of paying

children.

Check out our online calendar guide.

Phone our events team on 01449 741 247 to confirm availability and

provisionally book the date. The date will be held for one week.

Complete the booking form that will be sent out to you by our team and

return it to us within one week to secure your booking.

We will send you a booking confirmation and a teachers pack to help you

prepare for your visit to the farm.

We want you to get the most out of your visit and strongly recommend you

visit us before bringing your group. The pack sent out to you will include a

risk assessment and voucher to admit two adults to our farm trail to do any

further pre-visit assessments. However, if you have not visited us before or

not visited us recently on a group visit, we highly recommend you arrange to

meet one of our events team. We are happy to chat through the day and your

requirements for the group.

A VAT invoice will be issued after your visit based on the numbers attending

on the day. You can either pay by BACS transfer or cheques made payable to

Hollow Trees Farm Ltd. All invoices must be settled within 14 days of your

visit and before the close of school term.

If you would like further information or to book a visit, please do not

hesitate to contact us:

www.hollowtrees.co.uk

Hollow Trees Farm, Semer, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP7 6HX

The Events Team

01449 741 247

events@hollowtrees.co.uk

“The tour was a great way to open the world of farming to me and opened my inner farmer...

5 stars, well done Hollow Trees Farm!” (Year 7 Student)