EDUCATION

Growing the next generation of regenerative farmers.

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We offer a range of informal and accredited courses in regenerative agriculture and agroecology, covering subjects such as agroforestry, water management, design, business,and so much more. Our hands-on learning empowers new and transitioning farmers, as well as organisations, to build resilient, sustainable, and climate-conscious food systems.

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The  Apricot Centre offer informal and accredited courses in regenerative farming, mental health and wellbeing.

All of our courses are Ofqual resgistered.

COURSES

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Level 3 Yearlong Diploma with Work Experience

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Level 4 Yearlong Diploma in Agroecolgy 

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Permaculture Design Certificate

Permaculture Design Certificate at the Apricot Centre

Learn to design sustainable, regenerative land‑based systems with the Apricot Centre’s deeply rooted Permaculture Design Certificate (PDC). Delivered over six weekends at Huxhams Cross Farm,  a permaculture demonstration site,  this non‑residential course offers hands-on learning in soil health, forest gardening, renewable energy, livestock integration, and more. Led by experienced designers Rachel Phillips and Bob Mehew, the curriculum combines practical site visits, group design projects, and creative teaching methods. Certified by the Permaculture Association, this course equips you to apply permaculture ethics and design to everything from personal gardens to full-scale systems. 

This is a paid course

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School Visits at the Apricot Centre

School Visits at the Apricot Centre


At Huxhams Cross Farm, the Apricot Centre offers curriculum-linked, hands‑on school visits for primary and secondary students. Children can explore where their food comes from through farm tours, apple‑tasting and pressing, vegetable trails, composting, herb and wildflower exploration, and even pick-and-cook sessions in our kitchen. These visits promote food sustainability, biodiversity, and emotional wellbeing in a richly immersive outdoor learning environment. 

Thanks to funding from Defra school visits are available for free minimum 2 hour visit.

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CONTACT FOR SCHOOL VISITS

Jasmine Devoto – Education Administrator
Email: education.admin@apricotcentre.co.uk
Phone: 01803 762253

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Meet the education team

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Rachel Phillips - Managing Director and Tutor

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Charlie Nement - Education Operations Manager

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Bob Mehew - Tutor

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Jasmine Devoto - Education Administrator