Outdoor Education in North and North East London
Outdoor education at Oak Hill Wood credit Abi March
We offer inspiring hands-on lessons amongst North London's wildlife at the following reserves:
Woodberry Wetlands
At Woodberry Wetlands, schoolchildren can go minibeast hunting, pond dipping, and take part in wildlife habitat walks.
Facilities: Accessible toilets, secure cloakroom, indoor classroom, and a cafe.
School visits
Prices: Two-hour sessions led by staff cost £120 (+VAT). Self-led sessions cost £30 (+VAT).
Forest School sessions for children up to 16 years
Prices: Sessions are two hours long and cost £100 (+VAT) for a maximum of 15 students. Sessions can be booked in a block of six for £550 and are led by a qualified Forest School Level 3 Practitioner.
We can also offer tailor-made sessions to college and university students.
Winter discounts at Woodberry Wetlands! Book any education session in November, December or January and get 30% off.
For more information and to book a visit email Abi March on amarch@wildlondon.org.uk or call 020 3897 6154.
Address: West Entrance via New River Path, Lordship Road, London. N16 5HQ
Nature Tots Forest School at Woodberry Wetlands
Let your children find their wild side! Join us at Nature Tots for 18 month – 5 year olds. We engage and inspire young people and their carers to connect with nature through hands-on outdoor activities around wildlife.
Woodberry Wetlands credit Penny Dixie
Walthamstow Wetlands
At Walthamstow Wetlands, schoolchildren can investigate the plants and animals on site, make and follow maps, and take part in adventures.
Facilities: Accessible toilets, an indoor classroom, picnic benches and a café.
Prices: Two-hour sessions led by staff cost £120 (+VAT). Self-led sessions cost £30 (+VAT).
For more information and to book a visit for your school email Fiona McGain on fmgain@wildlondon.org.uk or call 02084 962115.
Walthamstow Wetlands © James Cracknell
Willowbrook Primary School at Woodberry Wetlands credit James Cracknell
Outdoor education at Woodberry Wetlands © Penny Dixie
A school session at Woodberry Wetlands © James Cracknell
These events are brilliant, relaxed, open, creative and inviting and the staff are great.
London Wildlife Trust has received valuable funding from players of People’s Postcode Lottery, which will enable us to deliver a wider series of regular outdoor classes to schoolchildren at our nature reserves across London.