Maidstone Home Ed Nature Explorers - Sep/Oct
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens, Maidstone · 18 September to 23 October 2026
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A six-week Forest School programme for home educated children aged 4 to 11, run by a Level 3 trained Forest School leader. Each Friday session from 12:45pm to 2:45pm includes pond dipping, minibeast hunts, crafts, den building and fires, with an accompanying adult required. It takes place at Tyland Barn Nature Park and Gardens in Maidstone on Fridays from 18 September to 23 October 2026.
Highlights
- Six Friday sessions, 18 September to 23 October 2026, 12:45pm to 2:45pm
- Pond dipping, minibeast hunts, crafts, den building and fires
- Block booking of six sessions costs £60, or £12 per session
Getting there
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens, ME14 3BD
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