Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre
Location: Low Luckens Organic Resource Centre, Low Luckens, Roweltown, Carlisle
Postcode: CA6 6LJ
The Organic Resource Centre is housed in a traditional farm building at Low Luckens farm. The Centre aims to offer the general public and special interest groups the opportunity to understand and experience sustainability in farming, food, wildlife conservation and renewable energy. The Centre is equipped with information, displays and residential accommodation facilities. Day or residential visitors can use the Centre as a base to both enjoy and learn from the farm's 220 acres of organically managed farmland, ancient woodland and river habitats. There are two farms run as a single unit by David & Helen Woodhouse and produce organic beef and lamb.
The centre is very experienced hosting school groups and the staff are CEVAS trained. Farm tour, exploring habitats, rock and soil safari investigating pond, river woodlands. Healthy living and sustainability, conservation work on the farm, world war II work on the farm, sowing and harvesting vegetables and cooking. Activities can be planned according to school requests additionally the site has excellent residential facilities.
Contact: Sue Bone/Jill Jones
T: 01697 748 186
E: lowluckenseducation@hotmail.co.uk
W: www.lowluckensdarm.co.uk
Farm features
| Vegetables ✓ |
Livestock ✓ |
Hedgerows ✓ |
| Orchard / fruit ✓ |
Dairy |
Pond ✓ |
| Arable |
Wildflower Meadow ✓ |
River ✓ |
Facilities
| Toilets ✓ |
Coach parking ✓ |
Indoor space ✓ |
| Hand-washing facilities ✓ |
Disabled toilet ✓ |
Wheelchair access ✓ |
| Car parking ✓ |
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Farm charges
| Standard group charge |
Charge per pupil |
Minimum charge ✓ |
| No charge |
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Suitability of visit
| Pre-school |
Secondary ✓ |
Individual ✓ |
| Primary ✓ |
Special ✓ |
Care farm |
Further information
| Risk assessment ✓ |
CEVAS trained farmer ✓ |
Teachers' information pack ✓ |
| Farm facts leaflet ✓ |
LOTC Quality Badge ✓ |
Public Liability Insurance ✓ |