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  1. Forest Schools
  2. Cold Harbour Outdoor Learning Centre

Cold Harbour Outdoor Learning Centre

Our private site is an amazing and large outdoor space with restroom facilities, located in Bletchley, Milton Keynes.

The site contains a large open space where the forest school team personally planted 450 trees back in the spring, including our very own orchard! With plenty of space to run through the long grass, it provides vast opportunities for exploration, teamwork and imaginative play.

The diverse environment is habitat to many wildlife and minibeasts where children can develop their knowledge of fauna through activities such as bug hunting and tracking.

The parameter of native trees includes many great den making opportunities and flora identification, not to forget the abundance of blackberries growing during the summer!

In addition, we are fortunate to have our very own forest area, which is perfect for ‘hide and seek’ style games, den making, rope swings and tree climbing.

 

Our wooden shelters have been highly rated by the children of the summer holiday club and have provided very useful refuge from the elements!

                

We can offer sessions for:

  • Schools
  • Nurseries
  • Home-Educated Children
  • Parent and Toddler Stay ‘N’ Play Sessions
  • Holiday Clubs
  • Bushcraft Sessions
  • Adult Groups
  • Family Events

For more information on what we can offer, please check out our 2021 Price List or click on one of the pages below, or contact us on 07872 470266 or email us at[email protected]

 

Adult Team Building

Adult Team Building

Are you looking for something different to bring your team together? If yes, then our Adult Team Building sessions may be just for you! Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd September, 2020

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest School for Home-Educated Children

Forest School for Home-Educated Children

Our Forest School Programme for home-educated children is the perfect opportunity for primary aged children to interact with other children and form friendships, whilst participating in a range of engaging activities that develop essential life skills. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 3rd March, 2021

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest Tots Stay 'n' Play

Forest Tots Stay 'n' Play

Our Forest Tots Stay 'n' Play sessions are for toddlers and their parents/carers. The sessions are an ideal opportunity for children to participate in different outdoor activities, interact with other children of the same age, and enhance their personal, social and emotional development. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd March, 2021

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest Schools for Nurseries

Forest Schools for Nurseries

Our bespoke nursery sessions are planned entirely to the needs and topics of the individual nursery or pre-school. We can cater to any theme and plan activities that will meet all areas of the EYFS. Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 17th December, 2020

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest Parties

Forest Parties

Does your birthday girl/boy love the outdoors? Are you looking for a birthday party with a difference? Our Forest Parties may be just what you have been looking for! Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd September, 2020

Author: Alex Hunter

Family Events

Family Events

Our family events are a great opportunity for you to come along and join in with a fun and interactive session in the forest for all the family. With a range of events throughout the year, we are sure you will be able to find something for everybody to enjoy! Read more

Published: 17th August, 2018

Updated: 22nd September, 2020

Author: Alex Hunter

Forest School for Schools

Forest School for Schools

Our bespoke school sessions are planned entirely to the needs and topics of the individual class/school. We can cater to any class theme and plan activities that will meet the areas of the EYFS or National Curriculum desired by the teacher. Read more

Published: 15th May, 2018

Updated: 15th December, 2020

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Forest School Holiday Club

Forest School Holiday Club

Acorn's Forest School Holiday Club is for children aged 4-13 and is based in Salcey Forest (Northants), Shenley Wood (Milton Keynes) and Cold Harbour (Bletchley). Read more

Published: 15th May, 2018

Updated: 30th March, 2021

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Acorn Early Years Foundation

Wesley House, South Street, Castlethorpe, MK19 7EL
Telephone: 01908 510309

One of the most established providers of nurseries and childcare in Milton Keynes, Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire.

Charity Registration Number: 1145108. Registered in England: 07703801

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