A group of five school children standing behind the fence of a sty, looking at two Tamworth pigs.
Schools sessions

Farm to Fork

National Museum of Rural Life

What’s in our food and where does it come from? Through team games and challenges, pupils explore the journey of food from farm to fork. 

They will investigate food miles and discover how choosing local produce can make a positive impact on the planet. This engaging workshop is designed to bring learning for sustainability to life. 

What will my pupils do in the workshop?

Working in groups, pupils will participate in a range of activities: 

  • Match the animals from our farm with the food they produce
  • Investigate and identify the ingredients in popular dishes
  • Complete a food miles challenge. 

This session takes place in our Learning Centre. 

Pupils will also have the opportunity to visit the farm, explore the museum and visit the playpark during their visit which begins at 10:00 and finishes at approx. 14:00/14:30. 

We cannot guarantee that our Farm Explorer tractor-trailer will be running during your visit. 

Great learning experience to develop understanding and enthusiasm for a Farming topic.

P3 teacher, East Lothian

Available dates

November 2026

Tue 24 Nov 2026 - ONE SESSION AVAILABLE

Wed 25 Nov 2026 

Thu 26 Nov 2026 - FULLY BOOKED

January 2027

Tue 12 Jan 2027

Wed 13 Jan 2027

Thu 14 Jan 2027

Tue 26 Jan 2027

Wed 27 Jan 2027

Thu 28 Jan 2027

February 2027

Tue 9 Feb 2027

Wed 10 Feb 2027

Thu 11 Feb 2027

March 2027

Tue 16 Mar 2027

Wed 17 Mar 2027

Thu 18 Mar 2027 - FULLY BOOKED

April 2027

Tue 27 Apr 2027 - ONE SESSION AVAILABLE

Wed 28 Apr 2027

Thu 29 Apr 2027

May 2027

Tue 11 May 2027 - FULLY BOOKED

Wed 12 May 2027 - FULLY BOOKED

Thu 13 May 2027

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