Hanson Environmental Study Centre

The Hanson Environmental Study Centre is managed and funded by Milton Keynes Council as a schools field study centre and nature reserve.

The Centre's principal service is to provide and teach a range of environmental education programmes for local schools.

The Centre's nature reserve does not have open access, but members of the public who wish to visit can do so by joining our membership scheme.
Please contact the centre for further details.
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Facilities

The Centre itself consists of a classroom/lecture room, a small well-equipped laboratory, a kitchen and toilets (all are accessible by wheelchair users).

Education

A range of day-long structured educational programmes are available for most age groups and Key Stages (but are especially suitable for KS2). They are led by the Centre's well qualified and experienced staff.

Booking a school visit

• All groups must book in advance using a booking form available from the Centre.
  
  
• Maximum class size is 32 (preferably less). We have found that field studies do not easily lend themselves to large groups.
  
  
• Teachers are welcome to meet us and view the Centre at any time. (please ring first).
  
  
• Cost is just £5 per pupil (£8 for non-MK LEA schools).

Hire of meeting room

On days when we don't have school visits the main room is available to hire for meetings. Max 30. A small kitchen is available, with fridge and microwave, but you will need to make your own catering arrangements. There is also a carousel projector, an ohp and a whiteboard. Cost £200 per day (8 hours). Please ring 01908 604810 to book.