WildChild Field Trip & Visit
Why not give your students a fun and interactive experience out in the Burren, while also learning about core subjects like geology, archaeology, culture, biodiversity and conservation – all in the local environment.
Burren WildChild field trips are most suitable for 8-12 year olds, with a huge variety of activities, from treasure hunts and fossil hunts to games and competitions, all exploring the local environment whilst still tying in with the SESE primary curriculum.
- A full day Burren WildChild field trip in the Burren (5 hours) costs €200 for up to 15 children / €400 for 16 to 30 children.
- A half day Burren WildChild field trip (2-3 hours) costs €100 for up to 15 children / €200 for 16 to 30 children.
- Your trip may be eligible for a Heritage in Schools Scheme subsidy and prices can be reduced in special circumstances.
- Students will need to wear suitable footwear, warm clothing, waterproofs, sun-cream and bring their lunch and a change of clothes.
- Teachers must be with the students at all times.
- Transport and lunch are not provided.
Don’t just take our word for it – here’s some of the feedback we’ve received about our school tours in the past:
So lovely to do a school tour out in the fresh air, the children loved it
The variety in the sites we visited meant that the children eagerly anticipated ‘what’s next?’.
The tour was great value for money…we really enjoyed this local tour which we feel was of great benefit to all our students.
The tours were child friendly, age appropriate, superbly organised and a wonderful learning experience.
Sample itineraries
1) Poulnabrone & Carron Environs
Explore the ancient monument of Poulnabrone, the oldest church in the Clare, and its surrounding landscape. Find out about the blacksmith from Carron who made swords for the Fianna. Learn about the rocks, flora and people of the Burren through stories and games.
2) Abbey Hill , Corcomroe & Cahermore
Investigate the stunning landscape of Abbey Hill, looking at the local flora and geology. Visit a holy well and caher, look for the beautiful spring gentian, find out about the hag of Lough Rask and have fun at the magnificent monument of Corcomroe.
3) Cahercommaun & Carron Environs
Visit one of the Burren’s most impressive and little visited ring fort and imagine how the people of the Burren used to
live and had to protect their livestock from wolves and raiders. Explore and play in beautiful meadows and walk over stunning limestone pavement along the way. This is more appropriate for smaller groups and minibuses.
*Please note: itineraries are dependent on suitable indoor venues being available for use if required due to weather conditions on the tour date.
Some useful information before your visit is available here
WildChild School Visit
If you can’t come out on a fieldtrip or you would like to get a good background about the Burren beforehand, why not organise a WildChild School Visit?
We can organise workshops on particular topics (max 30 students) or give a talk to a larger group on the Burren or a specific heritage area of interest. A visit from one of our team costs €250 + mileage. Your school may be able to benefit from a subsidy as part of the Heritage in Schools Scheme and the price may be reduced in special circumstances.
To make enquiries or book your Burren WildChild experience phone Kate on 091 638096 or email [email protected].
Learn more about our other options for primary schools:
Áitbheo Junior Burrren Wildchild Summer Camp Become a schools member