Epping Forest
In the Heart of Ancient Woodland
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 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 - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 07 Apr |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 08 Apr |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 14 Apr |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 15 Apr |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 02 Jun |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 03 Jun |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 29 Jul |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 04 Aug |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 05 Aug |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 11 Aug |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 18 Aug |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 19 Aug |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 26 Aug |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 27 Oct |
| Safaris - holiday activities for children | Centre Staff | 28 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pond Dipping Drop In | Centre Staff | 06 Apr |
| High Beach Spring Walk (Family) | Centre Staff | 13 Apr |
| Family Bats Walk | Roger Harvard | 24 Apr |
| Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop In | Centre Staff | 01 Jun |
| Newts, Frogs and Toads (Family) | Laurence Jarvis | 04 Jun |
| Pond Dipping Drop In | Centre Staff | 27 Jul |
| Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop In | Centre Staff | 03 Aug |
| Map and Compass Drop In | Centre Staff | 10 Aug |
| Pond Dipping Drop In | Centre Staff | 17 Aug |
| Fungus Fun | Tricia Moxey | 19 Aug |
| Forest Explorers and Minibeasts Drop In | Centre Staff | 24 Aug |
| Family Bats Walk | Roger Harvard | 25 Aug |
| Family Bats Walk | Roger Harvard | 25 Sep |
| Pond Dipping Drop In | Centre Staff | 26 Oct |
| Seasonal Celebrations Drop In | Centre Staff | 11 Dec |
| Seasonal Celebrations Drop In | Centre Staff | 12 Dec |
Eco-Adults
Team-Building Programmes for Adult Groups. We offer an excellent range of structured and flexible team-building and environmental activities for your team. Exciting programmes are led by our trained staff and offer entertaining and informative activities providing organisations with a productive day out of the office environment.
Uniform Groups
Inspiring activities, tailored to help achieve Badges for Brownies, Guides, Beavers, Cub Scouts and Scouts. Follow the links to read more about the activities (PDFs, Adobe Acrobat requiried).
