Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds
Fri 11 Sept · 10:00
Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve
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Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve in Southampton hosts a seven-week Introduction to Forest School programme for families with children aged 2-5. The sessions allow children to explore, discover, create and learn in the woods. Tickets cost £45.50.
Join us for a seven week Introduction to Forest School programme, allowing your child to explore, discover, create and learn in the woods!
10am - 12noon on Friday 11th, 18th, 25th September and 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd October.
You and your child will join our Forest School group for two hours each week over the seven week programme, exploring, discovering, constructing, campfire cooking, playing and learning in the Swanwick Lakes woods. Each session will be flexible and based on the needs and interests of the children.
Activities and opportunities are linked to the seasons and our local wildlife, with the use of natural materials, tools and a range of resources available to inspire creativity, independence, resilience and confidence.
Drinks will be provided.
Online booking is essential - bookings close at 1pm on Thursday 10th September.
All participants must wear long sleeves, long trousers, sturdy shoes or boots, as well as come dressed for whatever the weather may be doing on each day.
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Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Friday, 23 October 2026.
Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds is held at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve in Southampton (Sopwith Way, Swanwick, SO31 7AY).
Tickets for Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds are priced at £45.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
Tickets for Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds
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Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve in Southampton hosts a seven-week Introduction to Forest School programme for families with children aged 2-5. The sessions allow children to explore, discover, create and learn in the woods. Tickets cost £45.50.
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Organiser’s full description
Join us for a seven week Introduction to Forest School programme, allowing your child to explore, discover, create and learn in the woods!
10am - 12noon on Friday 11th, 18th, 25th September and 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd October.
You and your child will join our Forest School group for two hours each week over the seven week programme, exploring, discovering, constructing, campfire cooking, playing and learning in the Swanwick Lakes woods. Each session will be flexible and based on the needs and interests of the children.
Activities and opportunities are linked to the seasons and our local wildlife, with the use of natural materials, tools and a range of resources available to inspire creativity, independence, resilience and confidence.
Drinks will be provided.
Online booking is essential - bookings close at 1pm on Thursday 10th September.
All participants must wear long sleeves, long trousers, sturdy shoes or boots, as well as come dressed for whatever the weather may be doing on each day.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds?
Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds takes place on Friday, 11 September 2026 at 10:00. The event runs until Friday, 23 October 2026.
Where is Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds taking place?
Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds is held at Swanwick Lakes Nature Reserve in Southampton (Sopwith Way, Swanwick, SO31 7AY).
How much are tickets for Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds?
Tickets for Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds are priced at £45.50. Live prices and availability are shown on Eventbrite.
How do I get tickets for Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds?
Tickets for Swanwick Lakes: Forest School for families with 2-5 year olds can be booked via Eventbrite using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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