Waterleat Walks and Talks

at Old Walls Hydro

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EDUCATIONAL VISITS

Schools and groups come to Old Walls Hydro to see the system in operation and learn about hydropower.  Our system is relevant to many curriculum subjects from early primary right through to university courses such as science, geography, environmental art, rural studies and sustainable development.

Presentations can also be given on or off site to increase understanding and give a better oversight of how the scheme was developed into what we see today.  We feel that combining a walk and a talk is the best way to fully understand the processes we have gone through to create the micro-hydro system and appreciate how renewable energy is generated from the power of water.  We often split this over two days, with a presentation, followed by a visit the following day.

Information is displayed through annotated diagrams throughout the scheme to provide further details and explain what you are looking at.  Fact sheets and different key stage worksheets are available on request, in advance, via email.

Interactive models and displays are also available for hands-on learning.

We have our own risk assessment and always have at least two guides with any school party in addition to school staff.

We are accessible by car, minibus and coach.  More details can be found on our Contact Us page.