School visits to Jeskyns Community Woodland

Discover Jeskyns with your class

Jeskyns Community Woodland, situated in Kent, three miles from Gravesend, is home to 360 acres of newly planted woodlands, meadows and orchards.

A classroom with no walls

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

Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of self-led activities below. Mix and match based on your preferences, or get in touch and we can help organise your day. 

Go on a sensory adventure or spot wildlife and different habitats 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 Jeskyns, you'll see what sustainable forest management is, and why it's so important, through hands-on activities.

Booking your self-guided visit

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

Please contact the local learning team by emailing jeskynsranger@forestryengland.uk and they'll get back to you with everything you need to know.

Self-led activities at Jeskyns

A group of five school children in the forest, wearing high-vis vests and looking at a clipboard

Everything you need to become a ranger for the day, packed into a handy rucksack.

A young boy looks through a magnifying glass to take a closer look at the bark of a tree trunk.

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

The Fairy Forest sculptures at Jeskyns Community Woodland

This enchanting village is perfect for letting your students' imaginations run free.

Compass on a map

Put your class' geography and navigation skills to the test.

A close-up of two pairs of children's legs in the forest, one wearing pink wellington boots and the other blue trainers.

Explore the woodland with your class by following a waymarked trail.