School visits to Whinlatter
Discover the secrets of Whinlatter with your class
Situated 1,000ft above sea level, Whinlatter offers a fantastic range of curriculum linked activities for all ages within England's only mountain forest. Located in the northern Lake District, Whinlatter is five miles west of Keswick and within an hour's drive of Penrith, Whitehaven and Carlisle.
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 Whinlatter, you'll see what sustainable forest management is, and why it's so important, through hands-on activities.
Booking
Plan your perfect visit by choosing from the range of guided or self-guided activities listed below.
All 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 wildthingsatwhinlatter@gmail.com or phoning 07738969838 and they'll get back to you with everything you need to do.
