Castle Head Field Centre, Field studies center in Grange-over-Sands, England.
Description
Castle Head Field Centre occupies a Georgian country house set within extensive grounds that include woodlands and cultivated gardens. The property offers outdoor learning spaces and facilities designed for environmental fieldwork with groups.
History
The house was built in 1778 as a residence for industrialist John Wilkinson, a key figure in English iron production. It later served as a missionary college before being converted into an environmental learning center.
Culture
The building transformed from a private residence to St Mary's Missionary College before becoming an educational center for environmental studies.
Practical
The center sits near the coast in northwestern England and is accessible for school groups and educational parties. Visitors should come prepared for changing weather, as the grounds span both wooded and open areas.
Did you know?
The gardens once held the burial site of John Wilkinson for two decades before his remains were relocated to a local church. This unusual connection between the estate and its founder's grave adds an unexpected layer to the grounds.
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