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7 year olds

A Walk With Trees

Throughout history, the woodland landscape of England has been continually changing. As well as native trees, many varieties have been introduced from around the world. On this fascinating walk through our large woodland, Forest Rangers will teach you how to identify various trees and tell you about their history.

Activ 8

A new morning activity session for children. Activities take place inside and outside and include Flu Flu, Junior Power Walk, Mini Musketeers and Unihoc.

Adventure Golf

Travel back in time when you embark on a special golf adventure into Medieval Britain. Then if you feel really brave why not challenge King Arthur to a round?

Adventure Playground

Our Adventure Playground is the perfect place for children to burn off excess energy.

Art Workshop

A really fun, creative art session using lots of bits and pieces to inspire children to get really imaginative. They can try out a range of crafts including glass painting and tea towel decorating and take home their little masterpieces.

Children's Entertainment

There'll be giggles, belly laughs, excitement and wonder as our fabulous children's entertainers take to the floor. Depending on the performer, the sessions may include games, songs, tricks, funny characters, dancing and general silliness. Everyone is encouraged to join in, and everyone will leave with a smile on their face.

Crickets (3 yrs - 5th Birthday) and Dragonflies (5 yrs - 7th Birthday)

Crickets and Dragonflies have hours of fun and get up to all sorts. We have a wide range of sessions to choose from. 

Face Painting

Become a beautiful butterfly or a ferocious tiger! Using washable face paints, we'll capture active imaginations and transform little ones into colourful characters for the day.

Flu Flu

An innovative and entertaining combination of archery and golf, Flu Flu consists of a course of hoops, through which you fire a specially designed arrow called a Flu Flu. The scoring system is similar to golf and the course is suitable for all skill levels and ages.

Horse and Stable Care

Learn how to look after these magnificent animals in this 1 hour practical demonstration in grooming, tacking up and more.

Horse Riding Western Style

Explore the forest and the beautiful surrounding countryside on exhilarating rides and treks from the nearby stables. Suitable for beginners. Western style uses a larger saddle and longer reins than the English style.
 

Jewellery Making

Using beautiful beads in different colours, shapes and sizes, our jewellery designers create either a necklace or bracelet and a matching pair of pierced earrings to keep (and no doubt impress their friends when they get home!).

Hair Braiding

Girls love to co-ordinate accessories and little trendsetters can have a super cool hair braid decorated with their choice of pretty coloured beads to match their favourite outfit.

Junior Fencing

Let the swashbuckling begin! Aspiring D'Artagnan's can try their hand at fencing using foam swords, safely protected by plastic masks.

Kids Combat

With the help of supervised tuition and team games, would-be Karate Kids learn various martial arts kicks and moves.

Laser Combat

A family paintball adventure without the paint! Armed with the state-ot-the-art laser guns, you and your team sneak through the forest, manoeuvering around barricades to beat your rivals and solve the Ranger Mission.

Little Indians

Our youngest archers can imagine themselves as red Indians in the Wild West as they learn how to use a bow and arrow to shoot at targets.

Magical Makeovers

For all children with a yearning to be a fairytale character or superhero, we'll make their dream come true. They can choose from a fantastic array of wonderful costumes then, with clever make-up and brilliant painted backdrops, their transformation is complete and recorded for all time on a photo to take home.

Mini Motivators

Moving, jumping, bending, stretching; our entertaining exercise class to music gives a great workout, helping to keep kids supple and strong.

Play Areas

There are a variety of exciting indoor play areas across the village.

Treasure Trail

Fancy having a go on our Treasure Hunt? Come along to the Rangers' Lodge and get the first clue to lead you on a tour of the forest.

Woodland Awakening

Work up an appetite by exploring the forest in the morning. One things for sure - you're bound to to enjoy the peace and tranquillity.