Countryside Classroom

20/08/2026

Make family days out more meaningful! 💚 From farm visits to nature trails, our Places to Visit section is packed with ideas that bring the countryside to life and inspire children to learn about food, farming and the environment. 🌿

Check it out now: https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/places

07/08/2026

10+ Years of Cultivating Knowledge. 🌟

Last year we celebrated our 10-year anniversary, and we are so proud of how our community continues to expand! For over a decade, we've shared one vision: helping young people learn about and experience food, farming and the natural environment.

Today, that vision lives on through a completely free hub of over 1,000 quality-assured resources, places to visit, and school support - all powered by our dedicated partners.

A big thank you to the amazing teachers and partners who continue to journey with us!

🔗 Explore the hub today for fresh inspiration: https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/about

23/07/2026

The Summer issue of Countryside Classroom newsletter is out! ! ☀️
Discover the latest updates, new activities, training opportunities, and exciting places to visit - all designed to help connect learners with food, farming, and nature.

Check your inbox if you’re already part of our community!
📩 To sign up for our newsletter: https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/newsletter/signup
📚 To explore our blog & learn more: https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/blog

17/07/2026

Big news! We are delighted to welcome Lantra as our newest partner!

As the UK’s specialist body for land-based and environmental industries, Lantra brings incredible expertise to countryside classroom. Together, we are bridging the gap between classroom learning and future career pathways.

This means even more trusted, evidence-informed activities and accurate careers information to help you inspire your pupils - from farming and horticulture to environmental management.

Head over to our latest blog to read the full announcement!
🔗 https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/blog/473

Countryside Classroom is delighted to welcome Lantra as a partner, supporting our shared commitment to inspiring the next generation about the countryside, land-based careers, and the vital role of sustainable land management.

08/07/2026

Nature, food, and farming are essential topics for every child to experience - both in and out of the classroom. But finding trusted, relevant materials shouldn't feel like a chore. 🌾

Welcome to Countryside Classroom. We are a completely free platform designed to help educators easily find high-quality resources, places to visit, and dedicated school support. Our site brings together quality-assured educational content from hundreds of the UK’s leading food, farming, and environmental organizations under one digital roof.

Start exploring: https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/

22/12/2025

What an incredible 10th anniversary year it’s been for Countryside Classroom – full of growth, new partnerships and great impact. 🌱

• 314% increase in teacher accounts
• 66 new places to visit
• 6 competitions with amazing prizes, including teaching equipment, on-farm experiences and university bursaries
..and so much more!

Thank you to all of our amazing partners and supporters. Wishing you a happy Christmas and New Year. 🎄

13/06/2025

🌾💡 Smarter energy use on farms means lower costs, better productivity, and a more sustainable future! From drones and GPS-guided spraying to solar panels and energy-efficient equipment, tech is transforming how farms manage energy.

Find out more: https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1858

12/06/2025

It’s time to tap into sustainable water management! 💦🌊

We’ve got some great resources for the classroom exploring:
💧Water use on-farm
💧Why it’s so important
💧Water conservation
💧And how to complete a water audit!
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1857

11/06/2025

What will farming look like in the future? 🚜🚜

Find out how innovation is shaping agriculture in our brand-new resource! We have some great videos to share with you and your class too- featuring Dyson Farming 🍓🍓
https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1856

10/06/2025

Find out more about agroforestry in this brilliant resource 🌳

From sheep under fruit trees 🍏 to wheat between willow rows 🌿—it's farming that works with the land, not against it.

Download it here: https://www.countrysideclassroom.org.uk/resources/1855