School visits to Grizedale

Uncover the secrets of Grizedale with your class

Grizedale, located in the heart of the Lake District, offers fantastic opportunities to inspire and excite learners of all ages and abilities.

A classroom with no walls

The living, breathing forest is a versatile learning space, with room to think and space to explore. 

Plan sensory exploration or wildlife and habitat spotting with younger children. Older children can see how ecosystems work, undertake field studies or explore the science behind the tree lifecycle.  

Learning in a forest is also a practical way to immerse your class in a range of subjects. Spark students' imagination by delivering a lesson on any topic, using the setting as inspiration.  

Discover sustainable forest management in action

We grow, shape and care for forests, managing landscapes for people, wildlife and timber production.

At Grizedale, you'll see what sustainable forest management is, and why it's so important, through hands-on activities.

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of guided or self-guided activities listed below.

Booking your visit

All groups must be booked in advance so that we can help you make the most of your trip.

Book now by emailing grizedale@forestryengland.uk and we'll be in touch with everything you need to know.

Coach access to Grizedale

Please note that not all routes to the forest are accessible by coaches. Coaches should approach from the south. Further directions and parking charges are detailed here.

Self-led visits at Grizedale

Thetford High Lodge School Rangers

Hire a resource-filled backpack and run your own educational forest visit.

A family orienteering

Navigate between control points marked on an orienteering map. Various trails available for all levels of experience.

A Gruffalo sculpture standing in a forest

Perfect for the younger audience. Will you bump into the Gruffalo on this 1 mile trail?

Two children looking at a gruffalo orienteering marker post

Use a simple map to find 12 Gruffalo markers hidden in the deep, dark wood.

Two children in forest, one in coat and wellies is running over a dirt mound

There are nine walking trails at Grizedale, including some that take you past sculptures as you explore.

Child jumping in puddle and being splashed in the face

Burn off some energy in our adventure play area.

Children looking on forest floor scavenger hunt

Explore the forest at Grizedale and earn some stamps for your learning passport too.

A boy in a green jumper is pointing to something in the forest

Curriculum-linked resources to download and inspire your students at Grizedale.

Guided visits at Grizedale

Forestry England ranger speaking to a group of children

Forestry England can deliver a range of inspiring educational experiences.

Go ape tree top junior Grizedale

Treetop adventure for Key Stage One and above.