The garden is a rich habitat for all sorts of plants, animals, birds, insects, amphibians and reptiles. Certain parts of the garden are left quite wild and overgrown to encourage wildlife, there are many bird boxes (including at least one with a video camera attached) and our Holiday Inn(sect) – a wonderful bug hotel. Depending on the time of year you visit you may be wowed by our Muntjac Deer, bedazzled by bats, bewitched by butterflies or flabbergasted by flowers.
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ExploreAll staff are amazing. The team are forward thinking – things improve/adapt every visit.
Elsworth Primary, Cambs
So many strengths! The grounds were brilliant, activities were appropriately pitched and all staff were kind and communicative.
Thorndown Primary, Cambs
Engaging activities with staff who genuinely care about building the children’s confidence, knowledge and skills.
Cavalry Primary, Cambs
Amazing team work skills. Great to see those children who can struggle academically be involved and shine.
The Shade Primary School
The most important thing was learning I could do things I thought I could not do and to trust...
Samiha, Year 4
2024 marks 60 years since Burwell House became a residential centre and to celebrate,...
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