In the restful setting of Richmond Park, The Holly Lodge Centre offers a range of educational activities for groups of children, young people and adults – particularly those with special educational needs and disabilities – focused on the nature and heritage of the Park.
Ways you can support usWe run activities suitable for mainstream and specialist schools, and for community groups. We also have art and gardening activities for people of all ages with disabilities, and offer an additional holiday programme.
Sessions include:
Our hands-on approach engages visitors. Children up to the age of 11 will feel their National Curriculum coming to life. Visitors can expect to leave the Centre better informed, having obtained new skills and been inspired to want to learn more.
We have been awarded the Learning Outside the Classroom Quality Award.
Take a look at our video to find out more.
Read our latest Annual Education Report 2023-24 for information on our work with children, adults and communities during 2023-24
Supported by over 80 volunteers, 5 staff members and our board of Trustees. The Holly Lodge Centre’s volunteers are the heart of the organisation and fulfil a wide range of roles.
Our volunteers contribute anything from two hours a fortnight to two days a week helping. Combined, they contribute over 6,000 hours a year, equivalent to £49,260 (valued at the London living wage). If you are interested in volunteering at the Centre, please contact us.
The Centre is governed by a board of Trustees who bring a wealth of experience and knowledge.
Chair James Middlehurst, Treasurer Alain Dennez, Secretary Andrew Blessley, Anne Roberts, Robert Scalzo, Robert Holmes and Roger Hillyer.
HRH Princess Alexandra has been the Centre’s Royal Patron since 2007. Other patrons include Mike Fitt OBE (Founding Patron), Sir David Attenborough, Peter Davison, Baroness Susan Kramer, Robert Holmes and Adrian Mills.
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The Centre occupies buildings behind Holly Lodge, which is the site of an 18th century farm. We are to the rear of the yard, behind the Parks management offices and stables. The whole area is secure and wheelchair-accessible, with car parking available.
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