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Forest school

Back to nature 

We want to get schools and nurseries in the Forest of Marston Vale using their local community woodland for Forest Schools. We created the woodlands to be used by the local communities, and they are the perfect places for children to connect with nature.

What is a Forest School?

Essentially, it’s an opportunity for kids to explore and learn on their own terms and at their own speeds, whilst encouraging an understanding and respect for nature that hopefully stays with them for life. Trained providers show children basic, outdoor skills (e.g how to whittle wood, making knots) and then they are left to their own devices to find out solutions in their own time. It’s an opportunity for children to immerse themselves in nature and explore woodlands, which they may not get to do in their free time. It’s a great way for kids to develop bonds within their groups, and learn from each other, boosting confidence and communication skills.

Forest School at the Millennium Country Park

Marston Vale Forest School delivers a programme at the Millennium Country Park, all year round. 

Click here to visit their website, or book sessions online

Setting up a Forest School?

We can help you setup a Forest School at our nearest woodland to you or alternatively we can advise you on the development of wild areas and smaller Forest-School-type plots within school grounds. For more information, call Jo on 01234 762608 or send her an email.


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Published: 11th July, 2017

Updated: 13th February, 2020

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The Forest of Marston Vale Trust is a Registered Charity No. 1069229.
Company registered in England No 3462405.

Registered Office: The Forest Centre, Station Road, Marston Moretaine, Bedford MK43 0PR.
Marston Vale Services t/a The Forest Centre Ltd, registered in England No 3538255 & Marston Vale Farms Limited, registered in England No 06537891 are subsidiaries of the Forest of Marston Vale Trust.

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