Nature’s classroom for the curious
We lead woodland sessions in our own carefully managed woodland supporting your learners, your goals, and the natural world.
At Weatherstones Wood, we run nature-based sessions in our own woodland – helping teachers, practitioners, and group leaders bring learning, creativity and well-being to life. From forest school programmes to outdoor therapy and craft-based workshops, we lead experiences that invite connection, confidence and hands-on exploration.
Nestled on the Wirral Peninsula, Weatherstones Wood is a five-acre working woodland overlooking the hills of North Wales. Once a Scots Pine plantation on an old quarry site, it’s now being carefully regenerated into a diverse, thriving habitat of native trees including oak, birch, rowan, hazel, and willow. Managed with sustainable, low-impact principles, the woodland is both a place of learning and a living example of coppicing, biodiversity, and ecological care.
From forest school sessions to craft workshops and timber production, Weatherstones Wood offers a grounded, hands-on space where people and nature grow together.
What we offer
Forest School & Outdoor Learning
Forest School in the Wild
We deliver forest school sessions rooted in nature-based education and hands-on exploration. From curriculum-linked activities to seasonal play, children learn through fire-lighting, den-building, storytelling, and ecological discovery – all in our own working woodland. These sessions build confidence, resilience, and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Delivered by experienced, qualified Forest School practitioners.
Curriculum-linked outdoor learning with hands-on activities.
Builds resilience, confidence and social skills through nature play.
Safe, structured sessions in a sustainably managed woodland.
SEN & SEMH Support
Inclusive, Nurturing Nature Sessions
We specialise in working with neurodiverse children and those with SEN or SEMH needs. Our tailored sessions support emotional regulation, social connection, and sensory exploration in a safe, grounded environment. Led by experienced practitioners, each visit is built around the needs of the individual – playful, purposeful, and rooted in care.
Tailored sessions for children with SEN and SEMH needs.
Sensory-based, therapeutic activities in a calm, outdoor setting.
Focus on emotional regulation, confidence, and social connection.
Space to reconnect with self, others, and the natural world.
Creative Workshops & Wellbeing
Create, Connect, Restore
Our woodland is a space for creativity and calm. We run craft workshops, bushcraft, and nature-inspired art sessions for all ages, alongside wellbeing experiences like mindfulness walks and therapeutic outdoor activities. Whether you’re carving wood or unwinding by the fire, this is where people reconnect with themselves and the land.
Nature-inspired craft and bushcraft workshops for all ages.
Mindful sessions designed to reduce stress and promote wellbeing.
Opportunities to explore traditional woodland skills and creativity.
Space to reconnect with self, others, and the natural world.
Voices from the woods
We’ve been doing this a while and have had some great feedback. But don’t take our word for it, here are some things people have to say about us.
The children absolutely loved their time at Weatherstones Wood. It was incredible to see their confidence grow with each session – from the wood art classes to the team den challenges, they were genuinely interested and really threw themselves into it. The sessions were well structured and timed, and the team brought a calm, expert presence that made all the difference. It was hands-on learning at its very best.
— Rebecca M., Teacher
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Spending time in the woods brought out a calmness and focus I hadn’t seen before in one of our more anxious students. The environment is supportive and non-judgemental, and the sessions were clearly shaped around individual needs. You could see a visible shift in confidence and engagement. It was the highlight of their week – and mine, too.
— Sophia R., SEN practitioner
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I took part in a green woodworking session and loved every minute. It was so nice to be learning a new hands-on skill, outd amongst the tress and the birdsong . The instructor was brilliant, very patient (especially with me!), skilled, and made everyone feel at ease. I came away with something I’d made myself, a refreshed mind, and a real sense of joy. Looking forward to the next workshop.
— Jason L., Participant
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Things people often ask
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We offer sessions for primary schools, community groups, families, and individuals. We also specialise in working with children and young people with SEN and SEMH needs.
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Each session is tailored to the group and season, but may include fire lighting, den building, tool use, nature crafts, games, and storytelling—all within a structured and supportive woodland setting.
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Participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy footwear. We’ll let you know in advance if any extras are needed. Hot drinks and a warm fire are often part of the day!
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Yes. All practitioners leading sessions are fully trained, DBS checked, and experienced in outdoor learning and woodland safety, including working with SEN/SEMH groups.
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We do our best to accommodate all visitors. The woodland is a natural environment with uneven ground, but we can adapt sessions and provide support where needed. Please contact us to discuss specific requirements.
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Yes. In addition to sessions at Weatherstones Wood, we can deliver off-site forest school and creative workshops at your school, centre or community venue.
Views from our woods
Take a look at life in the woods – seasonal moments, hands-on learning, and glimpses of what makes Weatherstones Wood so special.
