Leeson House Field Studies Centre

Leeson House Field Studies Centre

By Leeson House Field Studies Centre

Leeson House is the ideal venue for Primary to A Level fieldtrips. The house is a secluded Grade Two mansion situated near Swanage, Dorset on the Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. It is close to many classic geography, geology and biology fieldwork sites and set within 7 acres of inspiring and diverse grounds. Leeson House can accommodate up to 80 students and 12 accompanying staff and residential bookings are taken 7 days a week throughout the whole year. We also offer a wide range of day visits and outreach activities. We pride ourselves on our flexible approach to delivering top quality fieldwork across all range of ages. All our tutors are specialists in their fields with at least one relevant degree and vast amounts of practical fieldwork and statistical experience. Our programmes of activities are tailor made by the tutor and the school staff. Leeson House is part of the Dorset Council Outdoor Education Service which is part of Children's Services within Dorset Council. Leeson House has been welcoming schools from Dorset and beyond for over 50 years. Prior to becoming a Field Studies Centre in 1967, Leeson House was a boarding school before and after World War 2. During the War, the house and grounds were used by top scientists to develop secret projects such as the development of radar. In recent years, staff at Leeson have unearthed underground bunkers which are reminders of Leeson’s contribution during the War. Much of the main house was built during the early to m Leeson House are now offering fantastic primary residentials showcasing the best that winter has to offer. Our “Wonders of Winter” residentials will run from November to February and will teach children a range of winter outdoor and indoor skills in a cosy, welcoming setting. Activities will include: Bushcraft skills Camp fire cooking Winter walks T Shirt designing and decorating Shelter building Postcard writing and many more…