- 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.
