​DORSET FOREST SCHOOL

School Holidays Play Schemes

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About

Play Schemes take the ethos of Forest School and adapt them to offer one off events with child-led play and engaging activities immersed in nature. 

Dorset Forest School have a multi-skilled team of Forest School leaders and enthusiasts who run these schemes throughout the school holidays.

We base ourselves across Dorset in three fantastic woods: Dorchester's Thorncombe Woods, Holton Lee near Wareham and Howards Woods in Netherbury near Bridport.

Our Play Schemes accommodate age 4 to 12 year olds, as our sessions are child-led, mixed age groups allow for sessions to varied and engaging for all ages and interests.

All of our sessions run from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. Parents drop the child off with the leader and collect at the end of the sessions.

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Autumn 2017 Sessions  

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Each session has a maximum of 14 spaces

Book on early to avoid disappointment!

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Holton Lee, Wareham 

24th October 2017 

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Howard's Wood, Netherbury (Near Bridport) 

25th October 2017 

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Thorncombe Woods, Dorchester

26th October 2017 (FULLY BOOKED)

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How to Book?

To book on scroll down to the PayPal section to pay and then complete the booking form.
If you have any questions email playschemes@dorsetforestschool.org Or call Ashley on 07852259787 (Available weekends and holidays only)

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What to bring and wear?

Children should be dressed appropriately for a day out in the woods with sensible shoes and their legs covered. 

A Packed Lunch, Water based drink, sun cream(applied beforehand), layer of warmth waterproof clothing, all medication.

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How to get there?

​Holton Lee:  East Holton, Holton Heath, Poole, Dorset, BH16 6JN

Drive up the driveway, past the cottage on the left, to a car park and we will meet you there.

http://www.holtonlee.org/about/plan-your-visit/

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​Howards Woods:  Slape Hill, Netherbury, Beaminster, Dorset DT6 5LL

Small white signpost ‘Howards Woods Car Park’ on the right (if coming from Netherbury)

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​Thorncombe Woods:  Higher Bockhampton, near Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QJ​

https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hardys-cottage#How to get here

Note: Thorncombe woods Parking Charges - Dorset county council have installed a new parking meter. Regular visitors an annual permit is £25.National Trust members or Blue badge holders can park for free. You can drop your child off without purchasing a ticket.

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Single Child : £20.00  (Spaces will not be reserved without payment)

 

Two Children : £40.00 (Spaces will not be reserved without payment)