Educational School Visits
Welcome to Exmoor Game School—an immersive outdoor learning destination where children discover the origins of their food, explore ethical consumption, and reconnect with nature through hands-on experiences.
Rooted in both mainstream and special education, our programme is designed to be inclusive, engaging, and deeply educational. We believe that learning how to prepare and cook food from scratch—especially food sourced sustainably from the land—is not only empowering, but also incredibly fun.
What We Offer
Our school sessions focus on the preparation and respectful consumption of seasonal, local game. Depending on the time of year, this may include:
- Rabbits
- Pheasants
- Grey Squirrels
- Fish
- Pigeons
- Crayfish
Each session includes:
- Game preparation and cooking – Children learn how to skin, gut, butcher, and cook game animals under expert supervision. The children can get as involved as they like or watch and learn there is absolutely no pressure for them to do anything.
- Ecological context – We explore why certain species may need to be culled for environmental balance, such as invasive grey squirrels or non-native crayfish.
- Open discussion – We provide information, not instruction. Our goal is to foster curiosity and understanding—not to tell children what they should or shouldn’t eat.
The Details
Cost
We can cater for most budgets so do get in touch to find out how we can work together.
Age Range
Suitable for any age groups - Reception classes upwards.
Group Size
Typically we can work to your class size depending on the session.
Duration
Half-day or full-day sessions, each session is tailored to your requirements.
Adult Supervision
We are DBS checked and are on the update service however all children must be accompanied by a school staff member.
Location & Facilities
Exmoor Game School is nestled in the heart of Exmoor National Park, but we offer a fully mobile service as we recognise the challenges that transport can create for schools.
We will bring all kit and equipment, including cooking facilities to your school or centre. All we require is access to hand washing facilities and a covered area in case of poor weather.
We are very motivated to make these sessions work so please get in touch if you have any questions about the suitability of your school/space.
