Mount Pleasant School Farm

Phone: 01564 823923
Address: Icknield Street
Forhill
Kings Norton
Birmingham
B38 0EH
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Mount Pleasant School Farm is part of a 540 acre working dairy farm, that also rears beef cattle. The School farm also has sheep, poultry and pigs, specifically geared to school visits. Formerly run through Birmingham City Council it now operates as a cio set up by a Cadbury family trust. It offers a ˜hands on" day of farming, countryside and environmental experiences closely related to school curriculum needs for Foundation, KS 1 - 5 and Special School pupils. Only one class size group on site at a time .FE colleges may also apply. Facilities include a sustainably built classroom overlooking the cow sheds and supplies of wellingtons and wet weather clothing. All visitors must now wear our wellingtons. Visits are led by a farm teacher i.e. no self- guided days.
Facilities: Volunteering, Sustainable/Green building on site
Open to the public?: Yes
Open to the public?: Variable opening hours/pre-arranged visits/events or open days only
Opening hours: School termtime for pupils. Other groups by arrangement. All visitors and groups must pre-book.
Accessible?: Yes
Has livestock?: Yes
Details of livestock and rare breeds kept: Friesian and Dairy Shorthorn Cows, sheep (Texel and Charollais cross), poultry (various breeds), beef cattle, pigs (Large White)
Directions: On south-west border of Birmingham and Worcestershire. From M42 junction 2, take A441 towards Birmingham for 3 miles, 3rd roundabout, 3rd exit, onto Redhill Road. After 2 miles turn right onto Icknield Street, straight on for half a mile past the Peacock pub.