South East Guide to Free Summer Woodland Activities and Events Its Okay to Play! South East
Mar 20, 2016
South East
Guide to Free Summer
Woodland Activities and
Events
Its Okay to Play!
South East
A fun packed morning spent with a
Forestry Commission ranger,
children will get the chance to take
part a range of activities with an
environmental theme. Clothes to
get dirty in are essential!
Local artist Jo Carter will be on
hand for a day of crafty activities in
the woods using natural materials.
All materials provided, just bring
your creative flair!
Discover all things tiny and slimy on
this ranger led minibeast hunt. Use
your magnifying glass to discover
the secret world of the bugs. You
will also get the chance to build
your own bug hotel! All children
should be accompanied
Our first den building session of
the summer. Come along and test
your skills! Dress suitably for
getting dirty!
Bring your sandwiches and
something to sit on and be
prepared to be entertained by the
fabulous storytelling team from
Orange Apples. Book early to avoid
missing out.
The Forestry Commission will be
helping to celebrate national play day
with a fun packed day of action and
adventure in West Walk woods.There
will be activities suitable for all ages.
Children must be accompanied.
Using natural materials collected on
a short ranger led walk in the wood
create your own living miniature
forest that you can take home and
look after! All children must be
accompanied.
Get active and get building in West
Walk woodland! You will have the
chance to build your own den - and
when you have finished the ranger will
be testing it to see how waterproof it
is. Wear suitable clothing. Young
children must be accompanied.
For booking and further information please call 01962 774883 or email [email protected]
Unless otherwise stated booking is essential.
Events and Activities for the Family
Summer holidays
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Tuesday 27th July Mini Beast madness Micheldever wood 10:30-12pm
Monday 26th July
Junior Rangers Club [7yrs+]
Micheldever wood 10-12pm
Wednesday 28th July
Crafty Kids workshops!
Micheldever Wood
45min sessions
10:00am,11:00am,1:00pm,2:00pm
Thursday 29th July
Den building [6yrs+] Micheldever wood 1-3pm
Friday 30th July
Storytelling picnic performance
Micheldever woods
11:30-12:30pm
Monday 2nd August
Stoke Park Play Day
Stoke Park Wood
Wednesday 4th August
National Play day Event
West Walk, Forest of Bere
10-4pm
Thursday 5th August
Magic Forest in a Box [4-7yrs]
West Walk, Forest of Bere
10:30-12:00pm
Friday 6th August
Den building [6yrs+]
West Walk, Bere 2-4pm
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Help us celebrate the launch of the
new play features at Stoke Park with
a fun filled play day. Activities will
i n c l u d e , w o o d l a n d g a m e s ,
scavenger hunts and much more!
Join the storytellers from Orange
Apples for a lunchtime for a fun packed
storytelling performance in the woods.
Come along with your lunch and
something to sit on. Fun for all the
f am i l y! Book ear l y t o avo id
disappointment!
Tuesday 3rd August
Storytelling picnic performance
West Walk, Forest of Bere
11:30-12:30pm
An afternoon in the woods with an FC
ranger with lots of woodland games
and fun to be had! Sturdy shoes and
clothes to get dirty in are a must!!
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Bring your sandwiches and something
to sit on and be prepared to be
en ter ta ined by the fabulous
storytelling team from Orange Apples.
B o o k e a r l y t o a v o i d a n y
disappointment!
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Friday 13th August
Storytelling picnic performance
West Wood, Winchester
11:30-12:30pm
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Events and Activities for the Family
Unless otherwise stated booking is essential.
For booking and further information please call 01962 774883 or email [email protected]
Discover all things tiny and slimy on
this ranger led minibeast hunt. Use
your magnifying glass to discover
the secret world of the bugs and
build your own bug hotel. All
children should be accompanied.
Join Jo Carter once again for a day
of natural art activities with a
magical twist on it! All materials
provided.
A great opportunity for children to
have fun exploring their natural
environment and make new friends.
Wednesday 11th August
Junior rangers [7yrs+]
West Wood, Winchester
10-12pm
Thursday 12th August Wonders of Wood! [7yrs+] West Wood, Winchester 10:30-12pm
Come along and enjoy a fantastic
storytelling sessions deep in the
heart of West Wood. Pack a picnic
and prepare to be entertained! Book
early to avoid disappointment.
Monday 23rd August
Storytelling picnic performance
Creech Wood, Forest of Bere
11:30-12:30pm
Wednesday 25th August
Welly Treasure Hunt
Creech Wood, Forest of Bere 10am-2pm
Thursday 26th August
Junior rangers [7yrs+]
Creech Wood, Forest of Bere
10-12pm
Come and explore Creech Wood in search of hidden wellington boots. Follow your map to find the clues and answer the questions. If you can solve all the clues you will unlock the secret location of the buried treasure! Treasure maps can be picked up from the main car park where your adventure will begin.
Monday 9th August
Mini Beast Madness
West Wood, Winchester
10:00-11:30am
Tuesday 10th August
Crafty Kids workshops!
West Wood, Winchester
45min sessions
10:00am,11:00am,1:00pm,2:00pm
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Tuesday 24th August Natures Playground [7yrs+] Creech Wood, Forest of Bere 2pm-3:30pm
A fun packed morning spent with a
Forestry Commission ranger,
children will get the chance to take
part a range of activities with an
environmental theme. Clothes to
get dirty in are essential!
Friday 27th August
Crafty Kids workshops!
Creech Wood, Forest of Bere
45min sessions
Local artist Jo Carter will be on
hand for a day of crafty activities in
the woods using natural materials.
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An opportunity to have a go at
making your very own wooden
creations with expert guidance from
a forest craftsperson. All tools and
materials are provided. All children
must be accompanied.
‘Its Okay to Play’ is a partnership between the Forestry Commission and Winchester City
Council that aims to increase children's enjoyment, activity and involvement in natural
environments. The three year project began in June 2008 and has been granted
£200,000 in funding through the BIG Lottery Fun Children's Play Programme to help
support it.
As well as encouraging free play and the use of our new and exciting natural play
facilities we will also be offering a diverse programme of activities designed to engage
young people in the natural environment and to enjoy the benefits of being outdoors.
For more information about the ‘Its Okay to Play’ project please feel free to visit our
website www.forestry.gov.uk/itsokaytoplay. Alternatively you can contact project
officer Emily Weller on 01962 774883 who would be happy to answer any questions
about the project.
Micheldever wood, Micheldever West Wood, Winchester
Creech wood, Forest of Bere West Walk, Forest of Bere
The four project woodlands