Year 3 Visit to Lathcoats Farm

Last week, our Year 3 classes visited Lathcoats Farm in Galleywood, Essex. This fourth-generation family farm grows over 40 varieties of English apples and lots of summer fruits to pick.

The trip was organised by The Country Trust, a charity helping children explore where food comes from, understand healthy eating, and learn about caring for the planet.

During the visit, the children:

- Met the farmer and learned how apples are grown

- Tasted fresh apple juice and apple cake baked on-site

- Picked their own apples in the orchard

- Saw how apples are sized and sorted before being sold

- Visited the goats, sheep, pigs, donkeys, and alpacas

The Master Draper also joined the visit and was inspired by The Country Trust’s work.