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Forest school in Chesterfield
One forest school runs in Chesterfield, and 8 more nearby. Each page says what they offer and who for; book with them directly.
Forest schools in Chesterfield
Forest schools nearby
- BEING Outdoors CICShield Tree Wood at Thornsett near New Mills, Derbyshire · Schools in Derbyshire, Tameside, Stockport and Cheshire East Community interest company running forest school in schools, after-school clubs, holiday clubs including one for young people with SEND, and therapeutic alternative education at Shield Tree Wood near New Mills. Also runs a wellbeing programme for adults.
- Bramblewood Forest School and Nature PlaygroupBrambles Wood, Cavendish Fields, Matlock, Derbyshire Runs woodland sessions for babies and under-fives with their grown-ups in Matlock, plus seasonal weekend family events and nature sessions for adults.
- Derby Forest SchoolWhistlewood Common near Melbourne, South Derbyshire Runs Tree Tots sessions for pre-school children with a carer, home education groups and a holiday club for 5 to 11 year olds, mainly at Whistlewood Common near Melbourne. Also works with schools.
- Greenwood GrowthWoods near Macclesfield, Cheshire · Sites around Leek, Staffordshire · Sites around Buxton, Derbyshire A community interest company running weekly term-time forest school for babies, early years and home educated children, and holiday clubs for children aged 5 and up, around Macclesfield, Leek and Buxton.
- Hopyard Wood Forest SchoolPrivate woodland at Kirk Langley, Derbyshire A small woodland at Kirk Langley running forest school sessions for younger and older children, a holiday club and seasonal family days. Also holds wellbeing sessions for adults.
- Inside Out Forest SchoolFarm woodland near Glossop, Derbyshire · Woods near Leek, Staffordshire · Woodland near Marple, Greater Manchester Runs after-school clubs, summer holiday camps for 5 to 14 year olds and children's parties at woodland sites in Glossop, Leek and Marple. Also offers woodland wellbeing sessions for adults.
- Into the Wild WoodPrivate woodland between Heanor and Ilkeston, Derbyshire Runs Thursday morning forest school sessions for home educating families in private woodland between Heanor and Ilkeston, with parents staying alongside their children. Also offers play therapy.
- Sunshine Forest SchoolWoodland near Belper, Derbyshire Runs weekly stay and play sessions for young children, a home education woodland programme, family forest school days and a holiday club near Belper. Also works with schools and offers alternative provision.
Forest school training nearby
For practitioners: Level 1, 2 and 3 courses. Which level do I need?
- Derbyshire Wildlife TrustCarsington Water, Derbyshire Runs a 12-month Level 3 Forest School Leader course with six initial training days, two skills days and outdoor first aid, with the current cohort running from September 2026 to March 2027.
- Little Acorns Forest SchoolBurton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Swadlincote, Derbyshire Runs a Level 3 Forest School Practitioner course with a five-day on-site block, including a modular weekend version starting in January 2027, near Burton-on-Trent and Swadlincote.
Other towns in Derbyshire
BelperClay CrossDerbyGlossopHeanorIlkestonKirk LangleyLeekMarpleMatlockMelbourneNew Mills
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