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Fun, creative and educational forest experiences for people of all ages

Community Forest School activities

Outdoor Learning & Woodland Activities Kent

We love our home in Admiral Woods, an ancient woodland in the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty near Sittingbourne, Maidstone and Medway in Kent. Come and visit us soon!

Campfires, den-building, games, woodland walking, outdoor cookery, arts activities, exploring, learning about plants and animals, play, relaxing, letting off steam, breathing free.

Out To The Woods is a Community Interest Company (CIC). We promote wellbeing and resilience by connecting the community to nature.

Community Forest School

“Every child in every country is owed the teaching of natural history, to be introduced to the awe and wonder of the natural world, and to appreciate how it contributes to our lives.”

                                                                                   

Professor Dasgupta, 2021

Community Forest School, Sittingbourne, Maidstone and Medway.

Woods and forests are for everyone

For Out To The Woods, our number one aim is to help everyone get connected to nature… and our wonderful Kentish woodland is the perfect place to begin.

What a Woodland Day can do for you

Imagine the fresh air, the scents of the forest, towering trees and the canopy of whispering leaves. Whether it’s spring, summer or autumn, as soon as you step into the woods the rest of the world will disappear. Feel your mind clear, and a sense of possibility and adventure descend.

That’s why we say… “Let’s go Out To The Woods!”

Out To The Woods Community Forest School Activities

Whether you want to try a new skill, learn more about nature and our precious British ancient woodland, set your kids loose with fun outdoor experiences, or simply soak up the incredible joy of forest life – we have something for you.

Youngsters Weekly Woodland Sessions and Holiday clubs

Our selection of Woodland sessions include children aged 0-14.

Bespoke creative woodland experiences

Learn a skill, feel free and share the woods with your favourite friends.

OTTW Fully Funded Woodland Sessions

OTTW works with our partners so that everyone can access the woods.

Forest Birthdays and Celebrations

An unforgettable outdoor birthday experience for children of all ages.

Woodland Educational School Trips

Access to woodland is a must-have experience for our school children.

Woodland Team Building Activities

A great way for your work team to get to know one another and work creatively together.

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Anisah
12 November 2023
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Fab, kids really enjoy the forest school. Will definitely book more sessions!
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Emma Doody
16 October 2023
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A really wonderful place. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoy forest school, Sunita has created an enabling environment within which children can learn through nature. She carefully plans play opportunities based on the children's interests, which the children love to engage with. Sunita has such a gentle and kind nature with the children too. Thoroughly recommend!
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Kaosi Otuadinma
3 September 2023
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Had a great time making some lovely Indian cuisines and s’mores with out the woods. The forest is so nice and very relaxing would highly recommend visiting and learning new skills with friends or family!
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C B
3 September 2023
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We had such such a great time today at The Magical Forest. This was such a different experience for us, learning about the tress, fairies, Celtic traditions and being round the campfire, storytelling. Everyone was lovely and good natured and my 8 year old boy had fun too, especially playing in the woods and warming marshmallows over the fire. It was a magical adventure. I highly recommend it for families looking for a new experience.
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tomi onabanjo
26 August 2023
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Had such a fun experience at Out To The Woods with my friends - we learnt how to make chapatis and dal. I would 100% recommend, for a chilled but enjoyable day out. It was so accommodating and I would definitely come back again :)
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Trudy Cox
10 August 2023
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What a fabulous experience .throughly enjoyed the afternoon.Sunita was very knowledgeable about all the trees & plants ,birds & even bees. Fantastic set up never expected to find this great set up in middle of the woods. Learnt alot cooking bread on open fire, leaf rubings, play area .Lovely peaceful and calming experience. Met new people to. Thank you all for the experience .
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Claire Wakefield
2 August 2023
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Woodland Tots is just the space I was looking for, for me and my toddler. A friendly and inviting place that my son has lots of fun exploring and playing in. Looking forward to next season!
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Catherine Courtney
13 July 2023
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Enjoyed a lovely morning making stuffed chapatis. The whole experience of being in the woodlands was so calming and relaxing. The cooking session was great fun as you are able to learn new skills. Sunita is very patient and knowledgeable. Would highly recommend!
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Millie
20 May 2023
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Great forest school, so many different natural zones to play in. Both my kids enjoyed playing in all the different areas and getting mucky in themud kitchen! My eldest enjoyed participating in some of the activities such as bug hunting, drawing with charcoal and toasting marshmallows.

Out To The Woods: A Forest School Accessible in Kent

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