Foundry Wood
Foundry Wood is a managed access community woodland. Through volunteer work parties the site is fully accessible with paths and facilities for all to use.
If you have small people who like trains, they will love watching the trains zoom past from the top of the wood
You can even take your dog for a walk through the woods or build a den. A lovely little place to visit if you have an hour to spare, we advise parking in Victoria Park and walking across.
The woodland is open usually between 10am – 5pm for adventures.
If you would be interested in taking part in any of the arranged activities, please see below for more details.
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Summer Holiday Activities:
FOREST SCHOOL SUMMER SESSIONS
Age 4+The Forest School sessions are child led allowing each child to make activity choices or to simply play and explore allowing Children to expand their imaginations and discover the natural environment.Children can choose from –
- Fire lighting
- Den Building
- Tool use
- Bug Hunting
- Cooking over open fire
- Woodland Art
Booking is essential as spaces are limited and on a first come basis. Please make your booking ASAP.
The price is £10 per afternoon session. This activity is also repeated on 26th July.
Can’t make these dates? There are full day Forest Survival Camp sessions on 15th & 16th August
Contact Jayne on forestspirit88@gmail.com for more information and to book places.
Forest School Summer Sessions are run by Jayne who is a fully qualified, trained and experienced Forest School Practitioner holding First Aid, DBS and full Insurance. An assistant will also be present throughout the session.
The sessions are suitable for age 4yrs upwards , for those with experience of Forest School and for beginners. Children will need to wear appropriate outdoor clothing , including sturdy footwear and long sleeve tops and trousers to prevent stings, scratches etc. Waterproofs are advised on wet days. Also please apply sun cream, provide drinks.
FOREST SURVIVAL CAMP
On Forest Survival Camp days children will be set the following exciting challenge-Can you survive in the WILD? Stranded in the WILD you will need to build a shelter, make a fire, forage for food, follow tracks and make a weapon with your fellow team mates,Children will have access to beautiful woodland to run free in and the use of a shelter if the weather turns.Booking is essential as spaces are limited and on a first come basis. Please make your booking ASAP.The price is £24 for the day camp. This also runs on 16th August
Contact Jayne on forestspirit88@gmail.com for more information and to book places.
Forest School Summer Sessions & Forest Survival Camp are run by Jayne who is a fully qualified, trained and experienced Forest School Practitioner holding First Aid, DBS and full Insurance. An assistant will also be present throughout the session.
The sessions are suitable for age 4yrs upwards , for those with experience of Forest School and for beginners. . Children will need to wear appropriate outdoor clothing , including sturdy footwear and long sleeve tops and trousers to prevent stings, scratches etc. Waterproofs are advised on wet days. Also please apply sun cream, provide drinks and lunch on camp days.
PIZZA MAKING SESSION
Regular Pizza Making sessions now on 3rd Sunday of the month
12 -2pm
£4 per pizza. There is no need to book – but be prepared to wait if it’s busy as we can only cook one pizza at a time! Drop in at any time during the session.
NB: This activity takes place in our Outdoor Classroom – our open sided shelter. Please remember you’ll be outdoors so remember, if necessary, to wrap up warm, wear layers/waterproofs.
HAND CARVED FLOWER: DROP IN
Learn to hand carve a flower drop inPrice: £7 for adults, £3 for under 16s, £10 for families. Take home the flowers you make!Come along to the woods and learn a traditional coppice craft of carving flowers. A friendly instructor will be on hand to guide to guide you through the use of tools and equipment. Make your own flowers to take them away with you! They make ideals gifts and home decorations.Suitable for age 7 upwards. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.
Booking not essential, just turn up!
This activity will be repeated on 22nd September
