Enhance your visit to the forest with our activity and spotter sheets for children to use on their visit to the forest.  Suitable for schools, community groups and families.

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Explore the forest as a family and discover more about how it’s used and what animals live here.

Each bag is suitable for children aged 5+ years* and contains some fantastic tools and instructions so you can go on your own woodland adventure. 

Become a detective - use the binoculars to spot wildlife up in the trees.

Mini-beast hunt - see what’s crawling, hopping and scuttling in the undergrowth.

Why not hire one of our Forest Activity Bags?   

Explore the forest as a family and discover more about how it’s used and the animals that live there.

Each bag is suitable for children aged 5+ years* and contains fantastic tools and instructions so you can go on your own woodland adventure. 

Become a detective - use the binoculars to spot wildlife up in the trees.

Mini-beast hunt - see what’s crawling, hopping and scuttling in the undergrowth.

Based just a short walk from Adderstone Field and Dixon's Hollow car park, Dalby Activity Centre can host an exciting day or half day of outdoor activities including paintball, airsoft, archery and even tree climbing!

Try your dog’s ability at activities such as fetching, weaving and jumping. This exciting challenge is a great way to keep you and your dog fit and healthy with lots of fun!

Can you and your dog tunnel, weave and balance your way along this fun trail?  

Explore the forest as a family and discover more about how it’s used and the animals that live there.

Each bag is suitable for children aged 5+ years (with adult help) and contains fantastic tools and instructions so you can go on your own woodland adventure!

Why not hire one of our Forest Activity Bags during your visit?   

Explore the forest as a family and discover more about how it’s used and the animals that live there.

Each bag is suitable for children aged 5+ years* and contains fantastic tools and instructions so you can go on your own woodland adventure. 

Become a detective - use the binoculars to spot wildlife up in the trees.

Mini-beast hunt - see what’s crawling, hopping and scuttling in the undergrowth.

These activity sheets are aimed at children aged between 4 and 11 years old. Each completed sheet gives three hours of learning in your Children's University passport.

These four play booklets, created in partnership with the Woodland Trust, are packed full of activity ideas including:

These downloadable booklets are designed to be used on your own adventure and route through the arboretum, in your local woods, park or your own back garden. 

The Gruffalo is celebrating his 25th birthday and to celebrate, everyone is invited to take part in a brand-new forest adventure.

What to expect

The interactive family trail features all sorts of party-themed activities and games, along with fun facts to teach you about life in the forest for the Gruffalo and other creatures.