Epping Forest

In the Heart of Epping Forest

Eco-Activities

Epping Forest Field Centre offers a range of activities for families and children throughout the year. The wide range of environmental activities are led by our excellent trained staff and provide fun and inspiring activities under safe supervision.

Safe Supervision, Outdoor Fun, Friendly Staff

As details of the activities become available download the information below. Alternatively join the ‘Associates of Epping Forest Field Centre’ to receive advanced details and priority booking.

Birthday Parties

These exciting Birthday Parties run for two hours after school, at weekends and in school holidays (subject to availability). They are suitable for any age group from 4 years upwards. The first part of the party is spent outside in the forest undertaking activities based around your chosen theme. The last half hour is inside in a decorated room with time for your birthday cake and party food. Contact the Centre for more details or to book.

Safaris

Safaris are run at set times during school holidays for individual children. Each session lasts for two hours and the themes change every school holiday. The participants are divided into two age groups: Little Owls for school years 1-3 (age 5-8) and Eagle Owls for children in school years 4-6 (age 8-10). Places must be booked in advance.

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Course Title	Tutor	Dates
Safaris	Centre Staff	28 May-29 May
Safaris	Centre Staff	28 May-29 May
Safaris	Centre Staff	30 Jul-31 Jul
Safaris	Centre Staff	30 Jul-31 Jul
Safaris	Centre Staff	13 Aug-14 Aug
Safaris	Centre Staff	13 Aug-14 Aug
Safaris	Centre Staff	29 Oct-30 Oct
Safaris	Centre Staff	29 Oct-30 Oct

Family Drop in Days, Half Day, Evening and Day Courses

From Arts to Bats and Sustainability a range of courses for the whole family to suit everyone’s tastes. Places must be booked in advance.

Aimed at family groups, the Themed Family Drop in Days provide an opportunity for a whole family experience. The afternoon sessions allow you to drop in whenever you like and stay for as long as you want, undertaking a range of activities based around the themed session. Places must be booked in advance.

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Course Title	Tutor	Dates
Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop in Day	Centre Staff	27 May
Forest Amphibians	Centre Staff	30 May
Family Environmental Arts	Centre Staff	30 May
Pondering Ponds Drop in Day	Centre Staff	29 Jul
Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop in Day	Centre Staff	12 Aug
New Navigators for Families	Centre Staff	15 Aug
Family Bats Walk	Centre Staff	27 Aug
Family Bats Walk	Centre Staff	27 Sep
Forest Fungi for Families	Centre Staff	08 Oct
Pondering Ponds Drop in Day	Centre Staff	28 Oct
Marvellous Mammals	Centre Staff	31 Oct
Seasonal Celebrations Drop in Day	Centre Staff	06 Dec-07 Dec