School visits to Wyre Forest

Discover Wyre Forest with your class

Wyre Forest, situated in the West Midlands near Kidderminster, offers fantastic learning opportunities for people of all ages and abilities, including the opportunity to become a ranger for the day with our Ranger in a Bag activity.

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 Wyre Forest, you'll see what sustainable forest management is, and why it's so important, through hands-on activities.

Free introductory talks

Request a free introductory talk from a member of Forestry England staff to tell your class more about the forest, it's trees and wildlife. Please note that these talks must be booked in advance and are subject to staff availability.

Booking your visit

All self-guided visits must be booked in advance. Please contact the local learning team by emailing wyre@forestryengland.uk at least two weeks before you plan to visit, and they'll get back to you with everything you need to do.

Find out what Wyre Forest has to offer

Self-led visits at Wyre Forest

Thetford High Lodge School Rangers

Help your class become rangers for the day with our easy-to-use resource for ages 4 to 11.

A young boys looks through binoculars in the forest

Build nature connection with easy-to-follow resources for ages 4 to 7.

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. Wyre Forest has four courses available.

Two children interacting with a Gruffalo Orienteering post

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

Gruffalo's friend, Mouse sculpture in the forest

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

A girl and boy aged 3 years throw leaves up in the air with great happiness and gusto

Explore the forest on a way-marked route. The Woodpecker trail features seasonal learning panels.

Child playing in swing

Let your class burn off some steam on our adventurous play facilities.

Guided visits at Wyre Forest

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

Treetop adventures for Key Stage One and above.