West Boldeon Lodge
West Boldon Lodge is a purpose built environmental education centre with 13 hectares of land. As well as education programmes for schools, adults and families, we also run…
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West Boldon Lodge is a purpose built environmental education centre with 13 hectares of land. As well as education programmes for schools, adults and families, we also run community events, offer room hire, and support a range of volunteers. he Centre, provided by National Grid, opened in August 2010 and is an Erlund House log cabin constructed from high quality Northern Pine logs grown in Finland. The building is insulated using natural cellulose
fibre insulation, made from recycled paper and also incorporates solar panels for heating water and wood burning stoves as supplementary heating. We are located within 13 hectares of land which comprises open water, wet and dry meadows, grassland, woodland, coppiced willow areas and scrub woodland. One area of the site is known as Mount Pleasant Marsh Local Wildlife Site and contains locally rare species of Orchid and examples of ancient ridge and furrow meadow. The site is actively managed using traditional conservation techniques. Education The Centre and site offer safe and secure surroundings for all age groups to learn about the environment and encourage a positive and caring relationship with the natural World. Outdoor experiences o
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West Boldon Lodge is a purpose built environmental education centre with 13 hectares of land. As well as education programmes for schools, adults and families, we also run…