the Vision

a place to enjoy, to learn and to be inspired

Avon Wildlife Trust has restored the unspoiled 18th century buildings and landscape at Folly Farm to create a regional environment centre promoting:

  • A better understanding of sustainable development
  • An understanding of what climate change really means
  • An appreciation of the natural world and the importance of biodiversity

It will be:
The residential centre will have bedroom space for up to 50 visitors and facilities in the restored farm buildings include:

  • Teaching and training rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Interpretation Centre
  • Multi-use reception space
  • Conference Centre
  • Workshops
  • Farmhouse accommodation for school and other groups
  • Self contained accommodation in ‘bothies’ for adults and corporate users

It will offer:

A programme of environmentally focused courses for everyone from schoolchildren to adults including:

  • Educational courses - from day visits to week long programmes

  • Life long learning - from practical conservation skills to a range of residential courses
  • Wildlife id skills
  • Guided walks through the restored historic landscape
  • Weekend breaks
  • Special events and open days

Who is it for?

The Folly Farm Centre is for everyone.

  • The Centre will be accessible and enjoyable for disabled and special needs groups.

  • Children can experience a taste of nature - what it’s like to lie in the grass, smell flowers, discover that they share the world with other living creatures
  • Companies will be able to use the excellent training and conference facilities either as day visitors or on a residential basis.
  • The nature reserve will remain open to everyone to enjoy, explore and discover its undisturbed wildlife.

Next > The restoration

 

Supported by the Heritage Lottery Fund, South West Rural Development Agency (SWRDA) and Biffaward
Photos: tree © Hammer Design,
aerial view © AGP architects

 

 

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