School visits to Guisborough Forest

Uncover the secrets of Guisborough Forest with your class

Guisborough Forest, with its popular walks, trails and beautiful scenery offers the perfect environment 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 Guisborough, you'll see what sustainable forest management is, and why it's so important, through hands-on activities.

Booking your self-guided visit

Please contact the local learning team before you visit by emailing learning.yorkshire@forestryengland.uk so that they can help you make the most out of your day.

Self-guided visits at Guisborough

A young boy wearing a winter coat, smiling and holding a pine sprig in the forest.

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

A close up of three children sitting on a log, showing legs in waterproof trousers and muddy wellington boots.

Choose from a range of way-marked routes and explore the forest.