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Forest school in Ilkeston
One forest school runs in Ilkeston, and 8 more nearby. Each page says what they offer and who for; book with them directly.
Forest schools in Ilkeston
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.
- Kenning Park Community Forest SchoolKenning Park, Clay Cross, Derbyshire Community forest school in Clay Cross with toddler sessions for under-fives, groups for 9 to 12 and 12 to 16 year olds, mixed-age home education sessions and holiday days. Also runs a free wellbeing programme for adults.
- 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
BelperChesterfieldClay CrossDerbyGlossopHeanorKirk LangleyLeekMarpleMatlockMelbourneNew Mills
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