Important notice: This is an archived version of the Peak District National Park Authority's website. It was last updated on 2 August 2011. The current version can be found at www.peakdistrict.gov.uk. This old version of the website will remain available until all content and functionality has been transferred across to the new website, after which it will be switched off.
Learning About
The Learning and Discovery Team will continue to provide high quality education services after the closure of Losehill. Contact Sarah Wilks on 01433 620373.
- Education Services
Student and teacher resources and our environmental education centres - Guided Walks and Events
Free guided walks suitable for all and other events all year round - Education factsheets
Curriculum-linked factsheets and resources for students and teachers
Summer Events at Longdendale
This summer the staff from the Peak District National Park’s Learning and Discovery Service are running a series of family events from Longdendale Environmental Centre. Do come and join us for some fun in the outdoors.
All events cost £3 per child
For more details or to book places contact the Learning and Discovery Team on 01457 855487 or by email at: Learning.Discovery@peakdistrict.gov.uk
Directions to Longdendale Environmental Centre (210KB) 
July 2011
Wonderful Woods and Wild Boggart’s - Sunday 24 July 10:30am 3:00pm
Activities to find out more about the trees of the Peak District and the mischievous creatures that live in them. A day of discovery, crafts and family fun. Drop in any time between 10am and 3pm. Suitable for children aged from 3 to 11.
August 2011
Little Imps Picnic - Wednesday August 3 10:30am –2:00 pm
Fun for Under 8s in the wildlife area at the Centre. Play sensory games and join in some summer time craft activities.
Down By the Pond - Wednesday August 10 10:30am – 1:00 pm
Pond dipping and bug hunting down by the pond. Come and discover the amazing creatures that live in our wildlife area. Suitable for children from 3 to 11.
Brilliant Bush Craft - Wednesday August 17 10:30am – 1:00 pm
Come and learn how to build shelters and light fires responsibly. Come wearing purple, pink or green so you can join in with camouflage games. Suitable for children from 8 to 14.
Art for Arts sake - Wednesday August 24
Join in a range of art activities all inspired by the natural environment around the centre Suitable for anyone with an artistic spark. (Age 6 to 14 recommended).
