Briercliffe Farm

Contact:

Paul Barnes

07939848132 

paulbarnes1690@gmail.com

Briercliffe Farm, Wheathead Lane, Blacko, BB9 6PB

About Briercliffe Farm:

Briercliffe Farm located in the Pendle District boasts some amazing views from the farm yard. The farm feels isolated and quiet however, is only a short drive from the hustle and bustle of towns and villages. Paul has a real passion for care farming and has 20 years of Learning Disability Expertise, which equip him to host a variety of different groups with a range of needs. The farm hosts Pennine Lancashire Community Farm groups and sessions for holiday clubs and also works alongside the Prince's Trust making it a hub for learning and agricultural experience and exposure. 

Who Can Visit?

  • KS1
  • KS2
  • High School
  • College / University
  • Care Farming Groups - Specialised for groups with Learning Disabilities.

Activities:

Paul is really accommodating and is happy to tailor visits to suit each individual group or around the curriculum however most of his sessions are centred around:

  • Sheep Focus - Regenerative grazing, Conservation, soils
  • Traditional boundaries - hedges, dry-stone walls, including some foraging at suitable times of the year.
  • Botany - species ID, traditional wildflower meadow restoration, sything
  • Access for all - Disabilities, All-Terrain Wheelchairs

Facilities:

  • TEACHING SPACE – indoor building, suitable for up to 8 persons, and a Tee-pee suitable for 30 persons. 
  • PARKING – suitable for minibuses and small coaches
  • TOILETS - no accessible toilets currently
  • ACCESSIBILITY   

           - Wheelchair accessible  

           - 2 Terrain Hoppers – adult size

  • SPARE ITEMS – the farm have a small selection of adults size wellies (UK7-11)

Formalities:

  • Public Liability Insurance
  • Risk Assessments
  • Cancellation policy - extreme weather events
  • Access code of Practice
  • Training - Paul has a teaching qualification and has 20 years experience with learning disabilities.