Nature’s classroom for the curious

At Weatherstones Wood, we offer nature’s classroom for the curious—a place where learning, healing, and creativity take root. Set within five acres of regenerating woodland on the Wirral Peninsula, we run forest school sessions, therapeutic outdoor programmes, and hands-on creative workshops that help people of all ages reconnect with the natural world—and themselves. Everything we do is rooted in care, curiosity, and the belief that nature is our greatest teacher.

The woodland itself is a working site, carefully managed using traditional coppicing methods to encourage biodiversity and low-impact living. We don’t just use the woods—we work with them. From native trees and seasonal wildlife to the smell of woodsmoke and the sound of tools in hand, everything here is part of the experience.

Weatherstones Wood was founded by Alice, an experienced Forest School leader, artist, SEN practitioner and woodland steward. With over 25 years working with children and adults in outdoor settings, Alice brings a rare blend of creativity, therapeutic insight, and practical know-how. She has supported countless neurodiverse learners, worked in primary schools for over two decades, and trained other Forest School leaders—always championing hands-on, inclusive learning.

Alice has transformed the woodland into a living, breathing space for growth. She holds qualifications in Forest School Leadership, Holistic Health, Sustainable Woodland Management and Equine-Assisted Therapy, and combines this with a background in animation and community arts. Her work is driven by a belief in Earth care, people care, and fair share—values that shape everything we do here.

Whether you’re here for a forest school session, a craft workshop, or a moment of stillness under the trees, our aim is simple: to help people reconnect—with nature, with each other, and with themselves.