School Visits – Wilderness Wood

We are well geared to school visits, with teaching materials and knowledgeable and experienced staff who will create a tailor-made visit for your class.
Topic packages to plan your day around specific topics commonly studied at Wilderness Wood.
The wood is a marvellous resource for all age-groups, from Reception to A-Level.
Teachers’ packs for KS1, KS2, Secondary levels, including subject webs for all National Curriculum subjects at KS1 and KS2, maps, background information, activities and worksheets.
Go to links page for lots of useful websites on woodlands and trees, and woodland education.
Guided walks and woodland activities are adapted to your age group and topic, covering anything from the seasons, minibeasts, wood as a material, plant growth or the Victorians to A-Level geography or biology. Shelter building activities are also popular – see our castaway information for details.
Hands-on demonstrations of tuning a pole into a wood product.
Good disabled access, including “easy-access” trail.
Picnic area, adventure play area, souvenirs, toilets, coach parking, full insurance.
Risk assessment forms available in each teachers pack.
Plenty of shelter in and around the barn.
Free pre-visits for teachers.