Woodland School

Learn and explore the great outdoors

The Woodland School at Swinton Bivouac, run by Sophie Wilkinson from Yorkshire Forest Folk, is all about exploring the great outdoors and learning about it through play and exciting activities in the Druid’s Plantation.

Parents are welcome to relax in the Café Bistro throughout the session.

Two sessions run each day, the morning session: 10am until 12:30pm and the afternoon session: 1:30pm until 4pm.

Suitable for ages 6–12 years. £17.50 per child, per session with pre-booking required as space is limited.

£17.50 per child, per session
Items made during a Woodland School activity session on the Swinton Estate

More information

Friday 11th April

Morning session: Create wooden Easter chicks and take part in an epic Easter egg hunt through the forest!

Afternoon session: Test your fire lighting skills, and prepare your own bread cooked on the fire with wild garlic butter!

Friday 18th April

Morning session: Test your fire lighting skills, and prepare your own bread cooked on the fire with wild garlic butter!

Afternoon session: Create wooden Easter chicks and take part in an epic Easter egg hunt through the forest!

Upcoming dates

  • 11th April 2025
  • 18th April 2025
  • 30th May 2025
  • 25th July 2025
  • 1st August 2025
  • 8th August 2025
  • 15th August 2025
  • 22nd August 2025
  • 29th August 2025
  • 31st October 2025
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FAQs

Suitable for ages 6–12 years.
Two sessions run each day: 10am until 12:30pm and 1:30pm until 4pm.

The event will take place at Swinton Bivouac:

Swinton Bivouac
Masham
Ripon
North Yorkshire
HG4 4JZ
United Kingdom

Home to rustic tree lodges, meadow yurts, a café and more, Swinton Bivouac is sited in one of the most picturesque settings in the Yorkshire Dales.

A delightful rural experience for friends and family.

Our standard terms and conditions apply.

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