School visits to Sherwood Pines

Uncover the secrets of Sherwood Pines with your class

Sherwood Pines, situated in north Nottinghamshire, offers fantastic learning opportunities for people 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 Sherwood Pines, 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 the team at Sherwood Pines at least two weeks before you plan to visit, and we'll get back to you with everything you need to do.

Self-guided visits at Sherwood Pines

Forest Activity Bag Sherwood Pines

Hire a resource-filled bag with all you need to run your own educational forest visit.

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

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

A young person throwing a yellow flying disc towards a disc golf net.

A 9 hole dual tee course featuring advanced and beginner tees.

Close up of an orienteering compass on top of a map

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

Two children looking at a gruffalo orienteering marker post

Perfect for younger children. Find 12 Gruffalo markers using a simple map.

A woman holds her young daughter up to a sculpture of the squirrel from the gruffalo story

Perfect for the younger audience. Will you bump into the Gruffalo in the deep dark wood?

Children in trenches exhibition

Explore the life-size recreation of a WW1 trench system. This activity can be combined with our WW1 Ranger in a Bag.

4 children on a wooden balance beam with a rope for them to hold onto.

Let your class burn off some steam on Sherwood's play facilities.

Guided visits at Sherwood Pines

A girl wearing a harness, on part of a Go Ape treetop course

Treetop adventures for Key Stage one and above.

Classroom hire

Sherwood Pines Forest Event Room Exterior

Hire you own learning space in the heart of the forest.