Field Studies Centre | Medina Valley Centre

Schools

The Centre offers a wide range of field study, environmental and outdoor education courses for Key Stages 2 to A Level, including the CEE and IB.

Primary Schools Secondary Schools

Watersports

The sheltered tidal waters of the estuary provide safe yet challenging conditions for dinghy sailing, canoeing and kayaking, for young people and adults.

Canoeing and Kayaking
Sailing

Research

We provide high quality research and environmental surveys on the Isle of Wight, and have weather, bird, butterfly and estuary data for the Medina Valley.

Long-term monitoring Weather and Climate Database

Events & Group Venue

With its riverside location, it’s a special place for residential groups. We are also a popular venue for meetings, day conferences and functions.

What we can offer
Facilities

Council for Learning Outside the Classroom

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News

RMS School & Queensgate School complete their John Muir Awards in the glorious sunshine

Last week the MVC was the site of two separate Year 5 groups from RMS and Queensgate School coming for their field studies experience. Their stay with us coincided with the...

Medina Valley Centre Family Activity Days are a big success!Riverfest 2013 Northwood College's memorable field studies experience at MVC

Testimonials

Great teachers with loads of knowledge, and they were friendly

Student
Hurstpierpoint School

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