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Forest school in Basingstoke
One forest school runs in Basingstoke, and 11 more nearby. Each page says what they offer and who for; book with them directly.
Forest schools in Basingstoke
Forest schools nearby
- Canopy Forest SchoolSchools across Hampshire (mobile provider) A mobile forest school that takes regular nature-based sessions into schools across Hampshire, including alternative provision and nurture groups for young people who struggle in the classroom.
- Eco Montessori Forest School Holiday ClubForest school garden on the Norman Court estate, Test Valley, Hampshire Runs forest school holiday clubs for 3 to 11 year olds in the summer, Easter and half-term holidays on the Norman Court estate in the Test Valley, with den building, fire lighting, campfire cooking and nature crafts.
- Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife TrustSwanwick Lakes Nature Reserve, Hampshire · Testwood Lakes near Totton, Hampshire The wildlife trust runs six-week forest school programmes for families with young children at Swanwick Lakes and Testwood Lakes, and forest school programmes for schools led by Level 3 leaders.
- Kindling Forest SchoolPrivate woods near Twyford, Winchester, Hampshire An outdoor kindergarten in private woods near Twyford that also runs Mini K, a forest school parent and toddler group held in half-term blocks.
- My Little ExplorersWoodland at Farley Mount near Winchester, Hampshire · Woodland at Toothill near Romsey, Hampshire Runs forest school kindergarten and nursery settings at Farley Mount near Winchester and Toothill near Romsey, plus term-time Mini Explorers parent and toddler mornings at Farley Mount. Also runs holiday activity camps for children from Reception to age 13.
- Portsmouth Forest SchoolHilsea Lines, Portsmouth A CIC based at Hilsea Lines running Tots Forest School for 18 months to 5 year olds in term time, a woodland holiday club for 6 to 12 year olds, birthday parties and alternative provision.
- The Forest School CompanyPrivate woodland at Selborne, Hampshire Runs parent and toddler forest school blocks for 1.5 to 5 year olds and a home education programme for 6 to 11 year olds in a private woodland camp at Selborne.
- The Hornbeam HideoutWoodland at Northington Down near Alresford, Hampshire A woodland community centre run by Level 3 forest school leaders, with family forest school, Outdoor Explorers groups, an after-school and holiday club, a youth group and an adult group.
- Wonderwood ExplorersWoodland and play garden in Farnham, Surrey · Basingbourne Woods, Fleet, Hampshire Runs Little Explorers stay and play for 18 months to 5 year olds in Farnham, holiday drop-off clubs, a term-time club, Sunday family sessions in Fleet, parties and school groups.
- Wood Mouse Forest SchoolWoodland at the Sustainability Centre near Petersfield, Hampshire Weekly term-time forest school sessions for 2 to 5 year olds with a parent or carer, held in woodland at the Sustainability Centre near Petersfield.
- Youth OptionsItchen Valley Country Park near Southampton, Hampshire · Youth Options outdoor learning centre, Hampshire A Hampshire youth charity that runs weekly Twiglets forest school sessions for 2 to 5 year olds and their parents, a forest school themed holiday club for 4 to 11 year olds at Itchen Valley Country Park and its outdoor learning centre, and bushcraft holiday days for 11 to 15 year olds.
Forest school training nearby
For practitioners: Level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Which level do I need?
- Hampshire & Isle of Wight Wildlife TrustSwanwick Lakes, Hampshire, Blashford Lakes, Ringwood Runs LASER Level 3 forest school leader training at Swanwick Lakes and Blashford Lakes nature reserves, with cohorts starting in 2026 and 2027.
- The Sustainability CentreEast Meon, Hampshire Runs Level 3 forest school leader training in modules at its woodland centre near East Meon, plus CPD days for forest school leaders.
Other towns in Hampshire
AlresfordAndoverEastleighPetersfieldPortsmouthRingwoodRomseySelborneSouthamptonSwanwickTottonTwyfordWest TytherleyWhitchurchWinchester
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