Where the adventure begins
Now Booking for Spring and Summer Term 2026
Bring the Curriculum
to Life!
Immersive, curriculum-linked school trips at Bodenham Arboretum. We make outdoor learning safe, educational, and unforgettable
Taking Learning Beyond the Classroom Walls.
Our sessions are:
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Curriculum linked
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Risk assessed
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Planned for you
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Bespoke Programmes
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Safe
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Easy to book and organise
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Downloadable Teachers pack
Why Choose The World Outside?
Safety First
Comprehensive risk assessments provided for every activity. Our staff are First Aid trained and DBS checked.
Stunning Location
Based at the beautiful Bodenham Arboretum with purpose-built shelters, ensuring a great day in any weather.
Curriculum Linked
Every session is linked to the National Curriculum, from Stone Age history to the Traditional Story,
Step back and watch your students shine.
We take the pressure off visiting staff by handling the programme and activity leadership. You get to focus entirely on your students' wellbeing and learning outcomes, while we take care of the rest
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Established in 2011
We have been delivering Forest school and outdoor learning session at Bodenham Arboretum for
over 15 years
Experienced
Over the last 15 years we have delivered forest school and outdoor learning to over 41,000 children and adults and
over 200 schools and colleges
Our staff
Have enhanced DBS certificates and outdoor first aid trained and between us we have well over 80 years experience in delivering outdoor learning, forest school and working with children
Very well organised
A fantastic day. A good range of activities for the children to ake part in linked to History work. Very well organised and communication through out the booking process was great, prompt responses and lots of information and answers. The children loved the day and were still buzzing the next day!
Developing Confidence Through Managed Adventure
We took our Year 6 children to Bodenham Arboretum where they had a fantastic time in the Forest School site there. They experienced things that would otherwise be 'off-limits' but it was done in a safe way, encouraging them to take risks. They loved the tree swings, building fires, but especially making toast over the fire with the local honey!
Highley Recommended
I would highly recommend 'The World Outside Forest School' for a school trip. I took my Year 1/2 class for the day and Sandra was fantastic! She took us on a guided tour of the arboretum before our forest school session. Sandra had several activities set up for the children. Den building, mud kitchen, bug hunting, clay modelling, natural printing, rope swings, toasting bread around the camp fire. My class had a brilliant time and it was so well organised.
Extracts from just some of our
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Tailored to your topic
"Whether you are studying the Romans, investigating habitats, or seeking team-building adventures, we have a solution for you.
Simply outline your learning objectives, and we will design a bespoke programme tailored specifically to your group"
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Stone Age & Iron Age
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Vikings & Anglo Saxons
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Habitats & Minibeasts
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Plants & Growth
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Seasons and Weather
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Fairies and Fantasy
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Dragons and Dinosaurs
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WW1 and 2
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Native Americans
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Team Building & Survival
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Traditional Tales
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and many more.......let us know what you'd need to cover!
Just £9.90 per student
— no charge for accompanying adults within the required ratio,
includes everything you need to run a successful trip and a campfire snack
(minimum charge applies).
School Visits Made Simple – and Affordable
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Our Forest School Leaders
Sandra
Sandra is the Founder and Director of The World Outside. Originally a Chartered Landscape Architect, she established The World Outside in 2011, combining her professional expertise with her lifelong passion for the outdoors. Sandra has been delivering Forest School for over 15 years and previously spent more than 15 years as a Scout Leader, giving her extensive experience in youth development and outdoor education. Married with three grown-up sons, she leads the setting with energy and vision. Outside of work, Sandra is a bass trombonist with three local bands and enjoys running, swimming, cycling and martial arts.
Helen
Helen brings a wealth of experience to The World Outside, having worked as a nurse for over 13 years before training as a Forest School Leader. Her medical background adds an extra layer of care, calmness and professionalism to our woodland setting. Helen previously led Forest School at Maidensbridge Primary School and has been delivering sessions with The World Outside for over 10 years. She loves being outdoors and is passionate about helping children grow in confidence and independence through nature-based learning. Married with three daughters of her own, Helen truly understands the importance of nurturing, safe environments
Liz
Liz is a highly experienced Forest School Leader with many years of experience working in both mainstream classrooms and alternative provision settings. She brings a wealth of expertise in outdoor learning, bushcraft and child development, creating engaging, hands-on experiences that inspire confidence and independence. Liz is especially passionate about creativity and woodland crafts, encouraging children to explore, experiment and develop practical skills in nature. In her spare time, she manages her own woodland, reflecting her deep personal commitment to the outdoors. Married with two grown-up children and a proud grandmother, Liz brings warmth, wisdom and authenticity to our woodland community
Holly
Holly is a highly experienced primary school teacher at Belbroughton Primary School who joins us on her days off to lead Forest School sessions. With many years of classroom experience and as a trained Forest School practitioner, she brings both curriculum expertise and practical outdoor skills to our woodland setting. Holly creates engaging, purposeful sessions that build children’s confidence, resilience and independence. As a mum of two, she is deeply passionate about the outdoors and truly understands the powerful impact outdoor learning has on children’s wellbeing, development and love of learning.