At Field Studies Council Blencathra, we welcome everyone with an interest in learning more about nature and the natural world, from early years through to university students and adult learners too.
The centre is easy to reach from main transport routes, and also has access to great outdoor spaces. Blencathra Field Centre is situated 300m up, on the south-facing slopes of Blencathra in the Lake District National Park. It sits just one mile outside the Lakeland village of Threlkeld, with panoramic views of the Lake District fells. This impressive setting has a true sense of space, giving the site a unique quality, which many visitors enjoy year after year.
Would you like to come and see our facilities, speak to our knowledgeable tutors and experience some of our outdoor learning activities? Then we’d love for you to join us at one of our free open days this year.
Blencathra open day dates:
We are opening our doors to members of the public to come and visit us.
Saturday 30th August: 11 am-3 pm
There is no need to book in advance for our Blencathra open day. Just come along on the day and discover our outdoor learning activities and facilities.
- Tea and cake are provided throughout the day
- Tours of the centre every hour
- Freedom to walk around the grounds, including nature gardens
- Self-led activities throughout the day: bug hunting, sketching from the outdoor classroom, orienteering and wellness trail)
- Challenges: sketch of the view, botanical drawing and nature identification challenge
Organised activities (Suitable for all ages)
Activities* at our Blencathra open day will include:
- 11:00 am – Moth identification and setting mammal traps
- 11:30 am – Orienteering
- 12:00 pm – Nature crafts: nettle rope and willow stars
- 12:30 pm – Red squirrels walk (we can’t promise that we will see them, but there will be photos!)
- 1:00 pm – Blindfold trail
- 1:30 pm – Fire lighting and shelter building
- 2:30 pm – Opening live mammal traps
*Times are subject to change.
Everything is free, but cash donations to our charity are welcome!
To find out further information, please email [email protected] or call 01768 779601