Outdoor Learning for Schools

Some of the most memorable learning happens when children are free to explore, discover and experience the world around them.

At Hidden Woods, we create engaging outdoor learning experiences that bring education to life through nature. From curriculum linked learning days and Forest School sessions to team building and wellbeing programmes and end of term celebrations, every visit is designed to spark curiosity, build confidence and create lasting memories.

Set within our beautiful woodland on the Somerset, Wiltshire and Bath & North East Somerset borders, we welcome schools from across the region throughout the academic year.

Whether you're planning a one off visit or looking for regular outdoor learning opportunities, we'll work with you to create an experience that's perfectly suited to your pupils and learning objectives.

Why Learn Outdoors?

Outdoor learning offers opportunities that simply cannot be recreated inside a classroom.

In the woodland, children are encouraged to investigate, collaborate, solve problems, ask questions and challenge themselves in ways that feel exciting and meaningful.

Learning through nature supports physical wellbeing, creativity, communication, teamwork and resilience, whilst giving children the freedom to learn through experience rather than observation.

Many teachers tell us that children who are quiet in the classroom become confident leaders outdoors, while those who find traditional learning challenging often discover new strengths and talents.

Our aim is simple, to create experiences that children genuinely enjoy whilst delivering meaningful learning that stays with them long after they return to school.

What We Offer

Every visit is tailored to your school, year group and learning objectives.

Activities can include:

• Forest School experiences

• Bushcraft and woodland skills

• Shelter building

• Fire lighting and campfire cooking

• Woodland crafts

• Nature identification

• Seasonal activities

• Environmental education

• Team building challenges

• Outdoor problem solving

• Wellbeing days

• Curriculum enrichment

• Celebration and reward days

Whether you're introducing Reception pupils to the wonders of woodland wildlife or challenging older students with practical bushcraft skills, every session is designed to be engaging, inclusive and memorable.

Curriculum Linked Learning

Outdoor learning doesn't replace the curriculum, it brings it to life.

We can create bespoke programmes that support learning across a wide range of subjects, including:

• Science

• Geography

• History

• English

• Mathematics

• Art and Design

• PSHE

• Environmental Education

Children learn best when they're actively involved. Measuring shelters, identifying habitats, creating natural artwork, investigating mini beasts or writing inspired by their surroundings all help transform classroom learning into real world experiences.

An Experience for Every Child

At Hidden Woods, we believe every child should have the opportunity to experience the benefits of learning outdoors.

Our experienced practitioners create a welcoming environment where children of all abilities can participate, contribute and succeed.

Activities can be adapted to meet a wide range of learning styles and additional needs, ensuring every child feels included, valued and able to enjoy their day in the woodland.

Whether children arrive full of confidence or a little unsure, our aim is for every child to leave with a smile, new experiences and a sense of achievement.

Why Schools Choose Hidden Woods

Schools return to Hidden Woods because our visits are about much more than a day outdoors.

They choose us for:

✓ Experienced outdoor learning practitioners

✓ Safe, fully risk assessed private woodland

✓ Curriculum linked learning opportunities

✓ Forest School inspired experiences

✓ Practical bushcraft and woodland skills

✓ Inclusive sessions for all abilities

✓ Well organised, professional delivery

✓ Bespoke programmes tailored to your school

✓ Opportunities to build confidence, teamwork and resilience

✓ Memorable experiences that children continue talking about long after they've returned to school

Our Woodland

Hidden Woods is a peaceful private woodland where children have the freedom to explore, investigate and connect with nature in a safe and carefully managed environment.

Throughout the seasons, the woodland offers endless opportunities for discovery, from spring wildflowers and woodland wildlife to autumn colours, campfires and winter bushcraft.

The woodland itself becomes part of the learning experience, encouraging imagination, curiosity and creativity in ways that simply aren't possible within four classroom walls.

Every visit is different because nature is always changing.

Planning Your Visit

We'll work closely with you to make organising your visit straightforward and enjoyable.

Before your visit we'll discuss:

• Your learning objectives

• Year groups and class sizes

• Timings

• Accessibility requirements

• SEND requirements

• Risk assessments

• Clothing guidance

• Any bespoke activities or curriculum links

Whether you're bringing one class, an entire year group or your whole school, we'll create a programme that's tailored to your pupils and your goals.

More Than a Day in the Woods

We believe outdoor learning should leave a lasting impression.

Every activity has a purpose. Whether children are building a shelter together, cooking over a campfire, identifying wildlife or simply exploring the woodland with curiosity, they're developing far more than practical skills. They're learning to communicate, solve problems, work as a team, persevere when things don't go to plan and build confidence through achievable challenges.

Of course they'll remember toasting marshmallows, building dens and exploring the woods.

But they'll also remember the excitement of discovering something new, the pride of achieving something they didn't think they could do and the confidence that comes from learning in a completely different way.

Those are the experiences that stay with children long after they've returned to the classroom.

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