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Lots to choose from!  We have divided this section into children's activities and general group visits. 

Click on a link below for more details or scroll down to browse the whole page.

Children's parties and group activities 

summary of activities  |  how to book 

With a leader:

castaway  |  kid's camp  |  survive in the wild  |  fairy/elf gardens   woodland monsters   |   teddy bears' picnic   |  woodland games  bug hunt   |   quiz walk

Without a leader:

explore on your own  |  picnic or barbecue   |  wild cook-out

wild camp   |  party bags  |  trails

General group visits 

how to book

explore on your own   |  guided walk and demonstration

team building   |  family bushcraft   |  picnic or barbecue  

wild cook-out   |   wild camp   |  delicious lunches and teas  

hire the barn   |  trails 

CHILDREN'S PARTIES AND GROUP ACTIVITIES

           With a leader

           Name of activity                     Age range            Length of activity

 1. Castaway                                  6-11                      2 hours

2. Kids camp                                 3+                        1 hour

 3. Survive in the wild                    8-13                     2 hours

4. Fairy/elf gardens                       3-8                       1 hour

5. Woodland monsters                  3-6                       1 hour

6. Teddy bears' picnic                   3-8                       1 hour

7. Woodland games                      6-11                     1 hour

8. Bug Hunt                                   5-11                     1 hour

9. Quiz Walk                                 7-12                     1 hour

• All these activities are led by an enthusiastic and experienced member of staff.

• Prices include admission so you can stay as long as you like before and after the activity.

• All activities involve getting dirty, so wear old clothes and waterproofs if wet. All activities are outdoors in the woods, and normally continue through showery weather. Phone in the morning if bad weather is forecast.

• Unless otherwise stated, bring a cake or picnic tea to enjoy in the picnic or play area after the activity.

• A prompt start is essential - make sure party guests arrive in good time.

• Activities can be run every day, usually with a 11 am or 2pm start.

            On your own

  Barbecues, Wild camp, Wild cookout, Trails.  

     We are very flexible – if you would like to do something else,

or for a different length of time, call to discuss ideas.

Give us a ring (01825 830509) during weekday office hours to discuss your visit and reserve a date.

Click Children's Groups booking form for a printable children's groups booking form (unless a Castaway - see 1. below). Then send your completed booking form within 10 days of phoning, together with the full amount owed. 

Last updated 20th May 2010

ACTIVITIES    

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1. Castaway Our most popular activity for birthday parties and for groups like brownies and cubs. Lasting 2 hours; we build shelters in the woodland and cook sausages and marshmallows over a camp fire.

Click Castaway information for full details and special Castaway booking form.

£113 for 2 hours Maximum 16 children per ranger (12 if under 7). Age range 6-11. Minimum 2 adults to accompany. Price includes 4 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.

2.  Kids camp  This activity can be tailored to suit any age group, from teddy bear camps to survival bivouacs.  Use woodland materials to create an amazing camp. Bring a picnic and birthday cake to enjoy in your camp after the activity.

£68 for 1 hour. All age groups. Maximum 16 children per ranger; age range 3+. Minimum 3 adults to accompany/help. Price includes 4 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.

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3. Survive in the wild - basic bushcraft activity. Been on a castaway? Now try testing your survival skills in a woodland. Learn about wild food (especially what not to eat), how to get drinking water in the wilderness, building survival shelters to withstand wind and rain and lighting fires without matches.

£113 for 2 hours. Max. 16 children per ranger. Age range 8-13. Minimum 2 adults to accompany. Price includes 4 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.

4. Fairy/Elf Gardens  Come dressed up (nothing too precious!), find the magic place and listen to a story about woodland fairies and elves.  Make a fairy or elf garden in the woods and make a crown or wand to take home. Stickers for all at the end. Accessible to buggies (some rough paths).

£68 for 1 hour. Max. 16 children per ranger. Age range 3-8. Minimum 1 adult to 2 children to accompany/help. Price includes 8 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.                                                            Back to top

5. Woodland monsters  Go into the dark woods in search of a monster! Listen to the story of the Gruffalo, get camouflaged, then follow the clues to his hiding place... Stickers for all. Accessible to buggies (some rough paths).

£68 for 1 hour. Max. 16 children per ranger. Age range 3-6. Minimum 1 adult to 3 children to accompany/help. Price includes 8 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.

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6. Teddy Bears’ picnic  Amble through the woods, playing simple games along the way.   Find the hidden bears and let them meet your bear. Collect yummy things for your bear's tea. Make a bed for your sleepy bears, then have your own picnic tea amongst the trees (bring a few sandwiches, a drink and a few biscuits or similar). Then play some games with the bears on the way back.

£68 for 1 hour. Max. 16 children per ranger. Age range 3-8. Minimum 3 adults to accompany/help. Price includes 4 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.                                                                                          Back to top

7. Woodland games Have fun with traditional party games in a woodland setting. Hunting and team games, and find out what the old man of the woods has left behind.    Small prizes for all.

£68 for 1 hour. Max. 16 children per ranger. Age range 6-11. Minimum 2 adults to accompany/help. Price includes 4 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.

8. Bug hunt Discover and identify the creepy crawlies in the wood – find out who lives where and who eats who! Make a model of your best bug and record it in a special book to take away with you. Spring, summer and early autumn only.

£68 for 1 hour. Max. 16 children per ranger. Age range 5-11. Minimum 2 adults to accompany/help. Price includes 4 adults; extras pay usual admission charge.                                                                    Back to top

9. Quiz walk Team fun investigating woodland wildlife. A fast paced exploration of the woodland followed by a running around quiz to see how much you remembered! Small prizes for all. Ideal for cubs and brownies.
 

£68 for 1 hour. Max. 20 children per ranger. Age range 7-12 Minimum 2 adults to accompany/help. Price includes 4 adults; extras pay usual admission.

ACTIVITIES

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10. Explore on your own Follow the signposted ¾ mile woodland trail or the ¼ mile easy –access path with quiz, discovery sheets and spotter sheets. Enjoy the adventure playground. Explore wherever you like –build a camp on the way! Devise your own games or scavenger hunt.
ADMISSION ONLY (FOR BOOKED GROUPS OF 15+)
Adults £3.60 Concessions £2.90
Children 3-15yrs £2.20 (Helpers for disabled free)

Extra bag of firewood £6.00, charcoal £5.90
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£20 plus admission charges, includes one bag of fuel.

£30 plus admission charges, includes one bag of fuel.

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GENERAL GROUP VISITS

Give us a ring (01825 830509) during weekday office hours to discuss your visit and reserve a date.

Click Group Visits Booking Form for a printable groups booking form (unless a Wild Camp or Cookout - see 7 and 8 below).  Then send your completed booking form within 10 days of phoning, together with the full amount owed for the activity or barbecue.

Last updated 20th May 2010

ADMISSION ONLY (FOR BOOKED GROUPS OF 15+)

 Adults £3.60, Concessions £2.90, Children 3-15yrs £2.20,  Helpers for disabled free         Back to top

2. Find out about Wilderness Wood with a guided walk and demonstration, lasting about 1¼ hours; fascinating and entertaining. Up to ¾ mile distance. For the less mobile we use the “easy access” path (¼ml). If wet, a talk and demonstration in the barn.

Choose from:
A. “About Wilderness Wood” – find out how the wood ticks from the people that run it – including its history, wildlife and how we grow wood. Can include a demonstration – have a go yourselves!

B. “Poison, glue and magic” – peculiar and interesting old uses of plants. Especially good at bluebell time (April/May).

C. “Woodland fungi – death or dinner?” (Sept/Oct). Look into the amazing world of toadstools, with Anne Yarrow.

GUIDED WALKS/ DEMONSTRATIONS: 
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7. Wild cook-out Use our traditionally–built shelter deep in the woodland (20 min walk) for a really secluded campfire. Click Wild Camp and Cookout for further information and booking form.

8. Wild camp Cook your dinner over a fire, watch the stars and camp out in our wooden shelter or a tent deep in the woods. Click Wild Camp and Cookout for further information and booking form.                                       

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10. Hire the barn. A unique timber building (with woodstove) that you can hire for your exclusive use; including kitchen. From 5.30 / 6.00pm only.  Barn seats 56, with additional seating for 25 in shelters in the tea garden behind the barn.

Kitchen includes hot washing water, dishwasher, kettles and urn, microwave, hot plate and two shelves in fridge. Excludes use of crockery and cutlery.
Barn hire: Prices on application.

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11. Trail guides and activity sheets are available to help you understand and enjoy the wood.
Trail leaflets 25p, quiz, spotter, discovery and activity sheets 15p