Friday Carer & Child sessions
Budding Explorers – Friday morning sessions running now!
Friday Budding Explorers
Carer & Child sessions
Plant the seed for the love of the outdoors!
Please note that the sessions do reach capacity and become unable to be booked. If you cannot select the date you want, then that session is full.
New! A limited number of £10 spaces for non-walking babies!
Choose “Friday Baby Explorers” on the booking page.
Again, siblings are free; just indicate on the booking you are bringing two - no need to book a second spot. If you are bringing a toddler and a baby, please book a toddler place!
Last minute bookings are ok - if the date is visible, you can book!
If you want to amend your booking, that’s ok - just get in touch!
A first step towards woodland adventures and natural sensory activities, following child-led seasonal rhythms to explore with your child.
Every Friday during term-time
Book or register interest below
Fridays 10 – 11.30am
Toddlers under 5 years at £20 per session
Non-walking babies (typically under 18 months) at £10 per session
Siblings free - just indicate when booking you are bringing two
*To gain the most from the experience, your little one needs to be able to wander around the area, discovering and interacting semi-independently.
If your child is not walking, you can both still join in! We set up areas aimed at our very youngest explorers - you’ll be able to enjoy sensorial activities and the sights, sounds & smells of our woodland, as well as mix with like-minded people and their little ones.
Reserve your space with the booking link below.
Choose “Friday Woodland Explorers” option if your child can explore on their own two feet or “Friday Baby Explorers” if not)
Choose your date (available dates are in blue)
Click on the time (10:00 am) and enter your details
Pay with any credit or debit card
If you want to make a block booking, email us and we can manually book you in and take payment.
If you just want to register a general interest, feel free to use the form at the bottom of the page instead.
If you have any issues or questions, please email us!
What to expect?
An hour before the session starts, we begin constructing the prepared environment, laying out fresh experiences for your child to discover.
Your child might catch & learn about worms, paint with daffodils or see “We’re Going on a Bear Hunt” brought to life on a Tuff Tray! Each session has a different theme.
There are also permanent features that children never tire of, like our pond, mud kitchen or bug hotel.
There are moments as a group, such as Candle Time to wrap up the session, but the majority of the time will be led by your child. Our friendly staff are always nearby, helping you both make the most out of the activities scattered through the setting.
There will be a healthy snack you can both enjoy, such as fresh fruit, or fire-toasted pitta bread and home-made soup.
We also have our igloo on hand if it rains!
Our very youngest explorers are generally based in the centre of the action on our big blanket; with natural materials for them to explore and friendly faces to meet.
However, they are free to explore the site in their own way!
Register your interest here
If you don’t want to book a session yet, but want to register your interest, do so here.
Feel free to email us with any questions!
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