Ashford education centre
Experience a day full of outdoor fun and learn all about water treatment at our Ashford education centre.
Who can visit
Education sessions at this site are only suitable for ages eight and above.
Things to do
Explore the site’s natural beauty as you walk around the reservoir and learn all about how we supply water to customers on a tour of our water treatment centre.
We can also hold river exploration, den-building and team-building activities, which support environmental and geography-related studies.
As well as outdoor activities, we can hold a range of STEM investigations from our classroom.
Facilities at the education centre
- Water treatment centre.
- Classroom for up to 60 pupils.
- Equipment for investigations.
- Pond dipping area.
- Reservoir and streams.
- Disabled access.
- Toilets (including accessible toilets).
There is limited parking at our sites, so please try to car share, or arrive by coach or minibus.
Pedestrian access is strictly prohibited to ensure the health and safety of visitors.
How to find the education centre
Address
Ashford water treatment centre, Mill Farm Hill, Nr Cannington, Somerset, TA5 2NQ.
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Book a visit
If you would like to visit our Ashford education centre, book your free session and tour today.
Before your visit
Ahead of your educational visit, please see our guidance and safety procedures.
Education visits to Wessex Water sites - Teachers' guide
education-visits-to-wessex-water-sites-teachers-guide.pdf - (193kb)Education visits to Wessex Water sites - Parental guide
education-visits-to-wessex-water-sites-parental-guide.pdf - (668kb)Education visits to Wessex Water sites -Emergency procedures
education-visits-to-wessex-water-sites-emergency-procedures.pdf - (146kb)