Discover where our food comes from in this hands-on workshop that follows wheat’s journey from the field to your plate. This workshop helps young learners understand the process of breadmaking, develop practical baking skills, and explore the connections between farms, mills, and kitchens.
Workshop Activities
- Mill tour – guided tour with the Miller, explanation of how grain is turned into flour, and demonstration of the working watermill
- Baking activity – hands-on session where children make their own bread roll using flour from the mill
- Grain to Bread Story – interactive discussion and matching activity to explore the journey from farm to fork, showing how wheat grows, is milled, and becomes bread
- Life cycle & growth of a wheat plant – learn about the stages of wheat growth, what plants need to thrive, connect this to the journey from grain to bread, and plant your own cress seeds to observe growth firsthand
This workshop is designed as a morning-only session. All activities are included within the half-day format. Pupils are welcome to eat their own packed lunch in our outdoor gazebo before returning to school.
Suitable for: KS1
Location: The Watermill, Hatfield, AL9 5PD
Availability: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 – 12:30
Curriculum Links: Science, Design & Technology (Food), English, PSHE, History
Booking
Please contact us to book and to discuss your visit itinerary.
When your booking is confirmed you will receive a pack with all the information you will need to ensure you and your class have a great visit.
Price: Half-day £8.40 per child
