Education We have lots of creative and fun ways to help engage pupils in all aspects of learning.

Why not enter our fantastic School Garden Challenge at the Spring Gardening Show? Or bring a group of pupils to one of our Field Days available all year round?

A visit to the Three Counties Show in June is a must, with lots of exciting workshops in the Discovery Zone and a very popular Farm Trail.

We can offer a wealth of support to schools, linking horticulture and agriculture to the curriculum in interesting and innovative ways.

Download the 2012 Brochure

Professional Development Day - Malvern Spring Gardening Show 2012

FREE PDP day for Primary and Secondary teachers. All you need to know about using the school garden and the great outdoors as an unbeatable teaching resource! See below for details

Education We have lots of creative and fun ways to help engage pupils in all aspects of learning.

 Educational Field Days

The Showground offers all year round educational visits. Our facilities cater for all ages from primary right through to colleges. To ensure you are receiving the service you require, we provide tailored packages.

Our facilities include:

  • 300 acres of land to explore
  • Lake
  • The Learning Garden
  • Langdale Wood
  • Perry Pears
  • Windmill
  • Classroom (located by the lake)
  • Picnic Area
  • Toilet block
  • Disabled access

Example of day packages include:

  • Gardening Workshops
  • Angling sessions
  • Pond Dipping
  • Livestock handling

Transport

The Showground can provide reduced rates on transport to and from the site.

For more information please contact Sue Hodgson-Jones, Education Officer, by email or by calling 01684 584900.

Professional Development for Teachers (PDP)

The Showground provides teacher training throughout the year. Our courses provide a fantastic opportunity to receive expert training from those working within the industry.

It provides an opportunity for teachers to network with other schools bringing the communities together to share ideas and plans.

‘Bringing Life to Schools and Schools to Life’ - Developing Sustainable Outdoor Education at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show (10-11th May 2012)

All you need to know about using the school garden and the great outdoors as an unbeatable teaching resource.

  • FREE
  • Fantastic speakers & experts on hand
  • Networking opportunities
  • Tour of the show
  • Lunch and refreshments included

Thursday 10th May - Primary Education
Friday 11th May - Secondary Education

Download more information on the PDP day - Malvern Spring Gardening Show

Download the PDP booking form

To BOOK please email or print off your booking form and post to Sue Hodgson Jones, Education Officer, Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcs, WR13 6NW

Contact Sue Hodgson-Jones on 01684 584907 or email

Previous courses include:

  • Our environment can we save it
  • Global concern and sustainability
  • Why farming matters
  • Tropical Agriculture
  • Gardening for terrified teachers
  • Countryside diversification
  • Enterprise and Rural Business
  • Water, Water everywhere, not a drop to drink

Education at Shows

For information on the educational programmes available at our annual shows, take a look through our 2012 Education brochure.

Download the 2012 Brochure