Join us at our Amersham centre in Buckinghamshire for our fun school holiday activities for children and families.
Activities are based outdoors, and explore the natural world. The sessions are a mix of games and activities that will inspire you to find out more and discover how you can help wildlife on your doorstep. To take part you do not need any experience or any expensive kit, just an enthusiasm for being outside and discovering nature.
Eco Tots: For families with children age 18 months – 5 years. Children under 12 months are welcome if accompanying a paying sibling. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Eco Explorers: For children aged 5 years – 8 years.
Eco Adventurers: For children aged 8 years – 11 years.
Eco Champions: Events for families with children over the age of 7. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Family Nature Days: Events for families with children of any age. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Discovery Days: Events for families with children of any age. Children must be accompanied by an adult. These are free to attend for adults and children but please book your place if you intend on coming along.
Winter Woodland Adventure: This event is for families with children of any age. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Forest School Sessions for Eco Tots: Suitable for ages 18 months – 5 years old. Children under 12 months are welcome if accompanying a paying sibling. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Maximum 2 children per adult (including non-participating) Find out more
Forest School Sessions for home education students: Suitable for children age 7+ but children of school age can be accommodated. Find out more.
Birthday Parties: At Amersham we can host your birthday party. They run after school, at weekends and in school holidays (depending on availability and centre) and include a range of outdoor activities with an indoor space for your party food. Find out more.
If you are attending any of our events, please note:
- To bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside and activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
- To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance. Please choose the ‘baby’ option when booking a place for children aged 12 months and under.
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Before You Attend
- Please bring appropriate clothing and footwear for being outside.
- Activities are subject to change, depending on the weather.
Opportunities to attend this course
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Tue 08, April 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Spring - Join us and take part in a nature-based family fun day for all ages. The team will be running nature inspired activities, a day packed with games, crafts and hands on activities. We will explore the wildlife and nature around us as Spring is around the corner.
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Wed 09, April 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Easter - Join our tutor in discovering the outdoors this Easter. Follow the Easter trail to find the clues, make some crafts and explore the grounds. Hunt for minibeasts and find out about the wildlife in this area.
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Fri 11, April 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Easter - Join our tutor in discovering the outdoors this Easter. Follow the Easter trail to find the clues, make some crafts and explore the grounds. Hunt for minibeasts and find out about the wildlife in this area.
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Sat 26, April 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Bluebells - Enjoy exploring the forest and soaking in the sights, sounds and smells of the bluebell woods at their peak. Choose whether to attend the guided walk or follow the paths and trails at your own pace. Make some bluebell themed crafts and find out more about these wonderful flowers and other wildlife.
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Thu 31, July 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Sumemr - Join our tutor in discovering the outdoors this summer. Explore the grounds, look for wildlife, follow the trail to find the clues and make some crafts. To help plan and safely staff the sessions, please book your place in advance.
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Wed 06, August 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Ponds - Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home.
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Fri 08, August 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Butterflies - Explore the local area and find out about the butterflies found there. Join the team to catch butterflies and other insects, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own artwork.
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Tue 12, August 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Ponds - Find out about the wonderful world of ponds on this session for all of the family. Use nets to discover what is living under the surface, learn to identify the wildlife and find out about the strange creatures that make the pond their home.
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Wed 13, August 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Butterflies - Explore the local area and find out about the butterflies found there. Join the team to catch butterflies and other insects, learn to identify them and find out some fun facts. Be inspired by nature and create your own artwork.
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Wed 29, October 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Family Nature Day - Halloween - Join us for some Halloween adventures in the woods. Follow the Halloween trail, make some spooky crafts, play in the forest and find out about nature in Autumn.
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Thu 30, October 2025 10:30 - 15:00
Halloween Family Nature Day - Join us for some Halloween adventures in the woods. Follow the Halloween trail, make some spooky crafts, play in the forest and find out about nature in Autumn.
Field Studies Council want to inspire people to be curious, caring and passionate about our environment. Our Eco Adventures are designed to do just that.