Every Monday afternoon during term time starting 12 January 2026
13:00-14:30

Knowlands Wood, Knowlands Farm, Spithurst Road, Barcombe, Lewes, BN8 5EF

Looking for an outdoor learning experience that nurtures creativity, curiosity, and confidence at your child’s own pace?

Join our Hares Forest School sessions for home educated and flexi-schooled children in the beautiful natural surroundings of Knowlands Wood, Barcombe. These sessions offer a gentle, child-led alternative to classroom learning, where curiosity guides the day, imaginations flourish, and every child grows in their own unique way.

Through hands-on exploration, children will develop practical bushcraft and nature skills, deepening their understanding and confidence each week. From fire lighting and tool use to shelter building and nature crafts, learning unfolds naturally through play, discovery, and collaboration.

At each session we (almost always!) offer a warm drink and campfire cooked snack as we follow the rhythm of the group and the changing seasons, encouraging children to:

🌱 Follow their own interests and ideas
🔥 Develop real-world outdoor and problem-solving skills
🪵 Build resilience, teamwork, and independence
🌈 Progress at their own pace in a supportive, mixed-age environment

Our small, neuro-affirmative groups ensure that every child is seen, supported, and celebrated. Whether they are new to Forest School or already seasoned explorers, children will find space to grow, create, and connect with nature, themselves, and others.

 When: Every Monday during term time starting Monday 12th January
Time: 1pm – 2:30pm
Where: Knowlands Wood, Knowlands Farm, Spithurst Road, Barcombe, Lewes, BN8 5EF

Taster Sessions: Whilst block bookings are encouraged, we understand that sometimes it’s important for our woodland explorers to try a session before committing to a term. Therefore, we are offering taster sessions for our Home Ed group. Please select the ticket option as appropriate below.

Lets explore, discover, create and make friends—come and be part of the Little Forest School community!

For sibling discount please add the correct quantity and at checkout use code: SIBLING