School Visits at Wendover Woods!
New for 2026!
Our educational visits offer school groups the opportunity to explore and investigate curriculum themes in the wonders of the woods.
We are qualified teachers with over 20 years experience of working with children in schools and offer packages for EYFS, KS1 and KS2.
Early Years
We're Going on a Bear Hunt
A literacy-based workshop
ELG:
- Comprehension
- The Natural World
- Being Imaginative & Expressive
- Self Regulation
- Gross Motor Skills
Magic in the Woods
A science-based workshop
ELG:
- Listening, Attention & Understanding
- Speaking
- The Natural World
- Building Relationships
- Creating with Materials
Key Stage 1
The Hike
A literacy based workshop including a guided trail.
National Curriculum Links:
- Develop pleasure in reading
- Vocabulary and understanding
- Develop positive attitudes to and stamina for writing
Nests & Dens
A science and art-based workshop featuring the work of Patrick Dougherty.
National Curriculum Links:
- Habitats and living things
- Observations of growth
- Basic needs of animals
- Artists in history
Key Stage 2
Toasting Marshmallows
A poetry-based workshop.
National Curriculum Links:
- Identifying and discussing themes
- Preparing poems to read aloud and perform
- Planning and drafting
Taking to the Skies
A science and DT based workshop focused on UK birds.
National Curriculum Links:
- Classification of species
- Using tools and equipment to complete tasks
- Design using innovation and function
Prices
Prices are per child / based on the number of children (staff are free). Please email or call for a quote.
Accessibility
There is full wheelchair access at the woods with the exeption of some areas. There are accessible toilets and assistance dogs are welcome on the site.
Transport
There is free drop-off and collection for coaches, minibuses etc. Any vehicles stayiong on site for the workshop willhave to pay parking charges to the Forestry Commission.
Supervision
We ask that you send one adult for every 5 pupils in Early Years groups.
For KS1 and KS2 we ask that you bring one adult for every 8 pupils.
We will also always have at least 2 members of TreeHouse staff on site.
Admission is free for accompanying adults and carers for pupils with SEND.
Lunch Areas
In good weather you can use the outdoor picnic areas and tables.
In bad weather you can use the indoor cafe facilities at the site.
Storage
We can allocate you storage for your bags and lunches on the day.