© Ian Cameron-Reid
Swanwick Lakes Education Centre
Swanwick Lakes Education Centre
Surrounded by a beautiful mosaic of habitats including lakes, woodlands and flower-filled meadows, Swanwick Lakes Education Centre provides the perfect environment for learning. The fascinating archaeological history of the nature reserve makes it particularly special.
Swanwick Lake, by John Windust
Facilities
Dipping pond
Flower meadows with many orchids in spring
Grazing animals
Classroom facilities in the log cabin building
Toilets
Cycle storage
Fascinating archaeology
Activities
Swanwick Lakes offers a great variety of activities for schools, preschools and further education groups.
Here are a few examples of some of the school activities that we offer – please get in touch to find out about our full range
Location
Sopwith Way,
Swanwick
SO31 7AY
The site is between Fareham and Southampton,
easily accessible from junction 8 or 9 of the M27.
Children outdoor learning © Ross Hoddinott/2020VISION
Booking & Contact Details
To book your visit to Swanwick Lakes, or for further information on activities, please contact the Education team on 01489 570240
Information for schools and groups
Find out more about our education work, helping children connect with the natural world around them
Safeguarding and Child Protection
We take child protection and safeguarding very seriously. Our Child Protection and Safeguarding Statement sets out how we implement child protection and safeguarding across the Wildlife Trust and who to contact if you have questions or concerns.
Upcoming Events
Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds at Swanwick Lakes
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve,
Swanwick, Hampshire
Our partner at Swanwick Lakes
Swanwick Lakes achieves recognition for high quality educational visits.
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Wildlife Trust at Swanwick Lakes has achieved national recognition for its educational visits and has been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom (LOtC) Quality Badge.
The LOtC Quality Badge is the only scheme that recognises quality of learning and effectiveness of risk management and is awarded by the Council for Learning Outside the Classroom.
