School Visits & Education Programme

To Pre-book your free school visits, please call 024 76 853055.

The Royal Show is one of the most prestigious agricultural events of the year, showcasing the world’s farming industry and rural community. This makes it a unique opportunity to find out more about the work of those living in the countryside, how food is produced and leisure activities in the outdoors.

The Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE) and Farming & Countryside Education (FACE) firmly believe that working together to keep children up-to-date and interested in farming and agricultural matters is key to their learning and therefore are pleased to offer FREE educational visits to the Royal Show for primary and secondary schools. There are so many things for pupils to see and do and the education programme is tailored to the needs of schools and includes thematic trails, hands-on activities and guided tours. For more information about the primary and secondary school visits programme, please click on the printable pdfs below.

The 2008 Education Programme centres on bringing children in touch with farming and rural life and includes:

• Supporting the Year of Food & Farming in education
• hands-on activities at the Education Village, including baking and paper making
• Learning about healthy, local and seasonal produce
• Following a trail to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Show
• activities such as storytelling and bug hunting at the Natural England feature

For further information on the Education Trail and Children’s Farm please click here.

Feedback from teachers who brought groups last year agreed that it was a very worthwhile experience saying, “We’re an inner city school and our students loved it all – it’s a brilliant experience for them! Please invite us again”. and “This was a most inspiring activity. Thank you”.

All pupils visiting with their school will also receive a £5 voucher towards a child or family ticket for the Saturday or Sunday if they return to the Show for another visit!

Child Complimentary Voucher - This voucher can be redeemed at the FACE stand on Saturday 5th July and Sunday 6th July to the value of £5 against a family or child ticket during Show hours only.

Primary Education Programme (114KB)
Secondary Education Programme (133KB)