Home Education
Do you home educate your child?
We offer one off events on a variety of forest related topics, and also a regular monthly Home Education group.
Home Education Events
The events we run are as advertised on our events page. Topics such as Tree days, Vikings, Stone Age, Bushcraft, Stay and Play, Wildcraft Adventure game, Wildlife & Survival, Woodcraft, Navigation, Pewter casting, Natural Art, Over 11s only and more!
If you miss an event you particularly want to experience , please ask us if we can run it again. We are very flexible. Similarly, if there is something you wish to learn about, please ask if we can design an event.
Monthly Home Education Club
This Monday group is currently fully subscribed, however there are places available on the Tuesday group. Please contact us if you wish to be added to the Monday waiting list.
We meet once a month on approximately the 3rd Monday and Tuesday of the month (subject to availability.) We enjoy learning about nature and the forest and we cover all of the above Home education one off events. The children meet each other on a regular basis so strong friendships are formed. Sometimes our group ask us to repeat something they particularly enjoyed or cover something new and we can be very flexible!
We ask that you book and pay for all children on our website
event listing for this group. An event will be raised for each session with a brief description of the activities. We ask that you pay even if you know you can’t attend a meeting in order to keep your place, or your place will offered to someone on our waiting list.
Times
Our regular Monthly Home Education Group runs in term-time only.
All other events will be run as and when we have availability. See our events page for listings.
We meet at 10am for a prompt start at 10.15am and aim to finish each event at around 2pm with a break for lunch, unless otherwise advertised at point of booking.
What to bring
Please ensure children are well dressed for the outdoors, a waterproof coat, wellies or sturdy boots are essential. During the colder months please bring additional layers, hats and gloves. Sun cream and insect repellent in summer are recommended.
Ages & Prices
Monthly group: For age 6 + £14 per week. Younger siblings can attend age 3-6 years £3. Age 3 and below are more than welcome to come and join in the fun free of charge and play in the wider educational area, however if they begin to use resources, take part in activities and fire snacks you will need to pay for them. Other events may be priced at point of advertising but we aim to make them affordable.
Location
We meet and sign in at the picnic area outside the new cafe which is next to the new car park.1 ranger full day up to 30 children.
Parking
Please park in the new main visitor area car park which is on the left hand side as you drive down the main forest drive. The barriers will raise automatically on arrival and you must pay for your parking on departure.
£4 for 3 hours, £6 all day. Or why not buy a yearly Forestry England Discovery pass? Available on the Forestry England website.
For more information & booking, get in touch today
