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Gorsefield


Gorsefield is a rural study centre. It is owned by Tower Hamlets. Pupils from that area go there to learn about the country side. It is set in 7 acres of grounds covered by grass, trees, meadows, ponds, play areas and lots of open space.

 

This is the centre in spring.

 

Click here to see what you can do on your first night

 

 

This is one of the bedrooms in Gorsefield.

 

There are 5 bedrooms with bunk beds, beside cabinets, chest of drawers and wardrobes.

Each room has it's own sink for washing and brushing teeth.

 

 

Enjoy mealtimes with your friends.

 

Mealtimes are an important part of the day it happens three times a day .

For breakfast cereal is nomally served with toast and tea.

At Lunchtime you can have salad, chips, pasties and pasta.You can also have icecream, chocolate mouse, and sometimes cake.

Dinner is usually something hot such as pizza or cheesy pasta.

 

 

The famous mudslide.

No matter what the weather you always go outside. Gorsefield has a famous MUD SLIDE.

Don't forget your warm clothes but Gorsefield supplies waterproofs and wellies.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Click here to see what Smithy St School Year 6 children liked

 

Another highlight about Gorsefield is the teamwork and co-operation skills that you learn, for example, the bridge building activity called "The Raging River."

 

Playing the "Raging River"

 

Click here to see how to play "Raging River"

 

 

 

Pond dipping at Gorsefield

 

Another activity that you can do in Gorsefield is pond dipping. If you are lucky you might see the rare Great Crested Newt.

 

The Adventure playground is mostly made out of wood. There are many fun activities for example there is a pyramid wooden climbing frame,a rocking bridge and a metal slide.

This is the Adventure playground.

Click here to see what Smithy St School Year 6 children liked

Within Gorsefield there lies a beautiful meadow where you can paint and draw

Enjoy the meadow

No matter what the weather you can play outside

Click here to see what else Smithy St School Year 6 children liked

Find your way through the stick maze to the dome. The stick maze is made out of planted Willow.

 

 
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It was really fun because we always had fun activities to do. It was never boring and everyday was a adventurous day. Every moment of everything was great. I hope I go again.

Shelina Khatun on 17/04/2008

Hi, I went to Gorsefield. It was cool. I saw many rabbits, we went out for a walk at midnight, it was quite scary but it was very fun. Bye

Aasiyah on 14/09/2006

Sharmin said "i thought that gorsefield was a great experiance and was a very memorable couple of days as we were going to leave it gave us a chance to mingle and get to no each other even more and even spend more time to ether which was great" Tasnim said "i really enjoyed it at gorsefield it was a brilliant use of my time and because i have just gone recently unlike sharmin she went 2 yrs ago i have many memories o remember and even to a few weeks after a few weeks i am still on about how great it was."

Sharmin abd Tasnim on 06/09/2005

EET says: Thank You for your commments about Gorsefield. We were there again recently, and really enjoyed the stay.

It was tiring, the 3 hour long walk in the meadows. Everything else was nice, the food, the pond dipping, the bedrooms.

Ogo Inyama on 09/08/2005

EET says: We are glad to know that you've enjoyed your visit to Gorsefield.
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