01302 844818 | Boston Park Farm, Doncaster, DN7 6DS | Open Everyday 10:00am / 4:00pm

Home Education

Home Educator Monthly Sessions

Designed by our team of educators and farmers, we will be providing monthly activity days for home educators at Boston Park Farm. Creating the perfect learning experience to help enhance your child’s understanding of our natural world. Our sessions touch on many subjects, such as Art, Design & Technology, Geography, Science and History.

Each session will be themed around a different topic depending on the season and what is happening at the farm.  Your ticket is for a full day at the farm, 10am – 4pm, but you choose either a morning or afternoon session of activities and talks.  If you book for morning activities then you get free use of the farm park and play areas in the afternoon, If you book for afternoon activities then you can arrive anytime from 10am you get free use of the farm park and play areas until your session begins at 1pm.  The farm closes at 4pm.

Tickets are £12 per child and includes 1 free adult per family.  Additional adults are £4.

Suitable for ages 5 – 11 years (Primary school age)

Siblings under the age of 5 can purchase a ticket for farm access but wont be able to join in with the activities. We recommend that any children under 5 have an additional adult accompanying them. (Under 5 additional child tickets can only be purchased with a full paying home educated child ticket and do not include a free adult)

Upcoming Dates:

  • 21 Jan – Living with nature
  • 25 Feb – Lambing
  • 25 Mar – Soils
  • 22 April – Our Green Planet
  • 20 May – Living things and their habitats
  • 24 June – Senses in nature
  • 15 July – Animal Adaptations
Adults are required to stay with their children at all times.

Weekly Home Ed Forest School

Every Thursday | 2:00–3:00pm

A fun, hands-on weekly session for home-educated children aged 4–11 years, inspired by forest school learning and life on the farm.

The Home Ed Forest School offers children the chance to explore, play, and learn outdoors in a relaxed and welcoming environment. Each week brings new activities designed to build confidence, curiosity, and a love of nature.


What to Expect

Our sessions are child-led, practical, and full of adventure, with activities such as:

  • Forest school crafts and farm exploration

  • Farm-themed learning and seasonal activities

  • Nature play, games, and teamwork

  • Outdoor skills and creative play

  • Led by a qualified forest school practitioner

Children are encouraged to explore at their own pace, get muddy, and enjoy being outdoors in all weathers.


Session Details

  • When: Every Thursday, 2:00–3:00pm

  • Ages: 4–11 years

  • Running: Weekly during term time


What’s Included

  • All-day entry to Boston Park Farm

  • One free adult entry per child

  • Access to farm facilities and outdoor play areas


What to Bring

  • Weather-appropriate clothing

  • Wellies or sturdy outdoor shoes

  • A sense of adventure!


Who Is It For?

This club is ideal for home-educated children who enjoy:

  • Learning through play

  • Being outdoors

  • Animals, nature, and hands-on activities

No prior experience is needed—just a willingness to explore and have fun.


Come along, get involved, and make memories at Boston Park Farm’s Home Ed Forest School!

Temperature Warning

With temperatures set to stay high over the next few days, we’ve made the decision to close at 1pm on Tuesday 23rd, Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th to help keep everyone safe and comfortable.

All morning sessions and groups will go ahead as planned.

⚠️ Thursday afternoon Mini Farmers has unfortunately been cancelled.

For our Home Ed families, Wednesday morning will still go ahead. As we’ll be closing at 1pm, we’re offering one free child ticket for a return visit for each Home Ed child place booked and attended on Wednesday morning.

 

To claim your free ticket, please email [email protected] after your visit.

Thank you for your understanding, and please remember to stay hydrated, wear sun cream and seek shade where possible 💙