Schools and groups
Self-led group trips
Self-led groups of all ages are welcome to visit Black Park and Denham Country Park.
All group visits must be booked in advance using the button below. This helps you plan your visit, complete your risk assessment and allows us to inform you of any works or filming in the parks that might affect your visit.
Organised group trips
We run a range of low-cost exciting school trips developed by trained Forest School practitioners. Our trips take place in a private area of woodland within Black Park called Black Pines Camp.
Outdoor learning is not only fun, it’s also great for children’s physical and mental wellbeing.
It helps them connect with nature while building important skills like communication, confidence, motivation, resilience and focus. Plus, they’ll pick up some practical outdoor skills along the way.
What's included
Included in your booking will be:
- up to 10 complimentary parking passes (for attending staff)
- custom built schedule by our team
- lots of fun!
Please note:
- the fire activity is only available from October to May
- due to updated food safety rules, we can no longer provide marshmallows for toasting to children under 5
Bringing more than one class
If you’re bringing more than one class (over 30 students), we recommend planning a full day visit.
We can run two staffed sessions during the day - while one group works with us, the other can explore the park, try the orienteering trail, play wildlife bingo, do some litter picking or enjoy the play area.
There’s also a fantastic Go Ape course in the park.
Group packages
Choose from one of our group packages below
Session details:
- suitable for Nursery to Year 3
- up to 30 students per session
- duration is 1.5 hours
- maximum of 2 sessions available per day
Join us for some Forest School fun! Students will rotate between three 30-minute activities consisting of the following:
- den building
- bug hunting
- creative play in the mud kitchen and digging pit
This session is perfect for getting children active, working together and learning outdoors. They’ll learn about minibeasts, their life cycles, and how to classify them - all while building confidence and teamwork skills.
Session details:
- suitable for Nursery to Year 3
- up to 45 students per session
- duration is 1.5 hours
- maximum of 2 sessions available per day
An opportunity for children to immerse themselves in the true spirit of Forest School through child-led play and adventure. Children are free to explore a variety of fun and stimulating activity stations at their own pace.
We’ll be setting up the following:
- mud kitchen
- digging pit
- obstacle course
- bug hunting
- seed play
- water play
- water wall
- games station
- music station
- bird hide
- hoops
- and more!
Session details:
- suitable for Year 1 to Year 3
- up to 30 students per session
- duration is 1.5 hours
- maximum of 2 sessions available per day
Learn all about trees and plants in our beautiful woodlands. Students will rotate between three 30-minute activities consisting of the following:
- plant scavenger hunt
- build a tree using natural materials
- creative play in the mud kitchen and digging pit
This session is a fun way for students to get active outdoors while learning about trees and plants. They’ll discover how to identify common species, explore the different parts of a tree, and even use some basic maths - all in an engaging, hands-on environment.
Session details:
- suitable for Year 3 to Year 8
- up to 30 students per session
- duration is 1.5 hours
- maximum of 2 sessions available per day
Students will step into the shoes of a park ranger and learn about woodland habitats, basic plant identification and how we care for parks to enhance these habitats. They’ll also get hands-on with some of the tools we use around the parks. Students will also saw and decorate their own wooden disc to take home and use natural materials to build a den or emergency shelter.
Students will rotate between three 30-minute activities consisting of the following:
- den or shelter building
- saw and decorate wooden disc
- plant scavenger hunt
Session details:
- suitable for Nursery to Year 3
- up to 30 students per session
- duration is 1.5 hours
- maximum of 2 sessions available per day
Students will learn some basic survival skills! Students will rotate between three 30-minute activities consisting of the following:
- den building
- fire lighting
- creative play in the mud kitchen and digging pit
This session is great for team building, learning about fires including fire safety and getting the students active and outdoors!
Session details:
- suitable for Year 3 to Year 8
- up to 45 students per session
- duration is 1.5 hours
- maximum of 2 sessions available per day
This fun and active session teaches students basic survival skills and how to use simple tools safely. Students will rotate between four 20 minute activities and consisting of the following:
- den building
- fire lighting and marshmallow toasting
- wood splitting and sawing
- self-led plant scavenger hunt
This session is perfect for team building and getting students active outdoors. They’ll learn about the environment, practice fire safety, and explore maths and science in a fun, hands-on way.
Discover our exclusive private guided walks, perfect for groups or schools!
Our walks cover a variety of fascinating topics, including filming locations, dragonflies, trees, and much more. Whether you're looking to explore nature or learn something new, we can tailor the experience to suit your interests. Suitable for a variety of ages.
Ready to plan your adventure? Get in touch with us today!
We offer inclusive Forest School experiences designed specifically for children and young adults with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities). Our team works closely with you to understand the unique needs of your group and create a bespoke session that supports their development.
Our sessions are adaptable to a wide range of needs, including developmental, behavioural, sensory, and physical requirements.
Set within a secure, private area of the Country Park, our woodland setting provides a calm and enriching environment. Students get the opportunity to sit, observe and listen to the natural sounds of the woodland.
During each one-hour session, you can choose up to four activities tailored to your group’s interests and abilities.
Pick two activities:
- mud kitchen
- nature trays
- seed play
- water play
- bug hunting
Pick two crafts:
- decorate a disc
- clay hedgehog making
- sticky bugs nature craft
- mud painting
- animal disc making
- clay birds
- nature crowns
Book a group package
To request more information or to book one of our group packages, email [email protected].
The Stoke Poges School's Reception Class have enjoyed visiting Black Park for Forest School activities on three occasions. The day has included den building, mini-beast hunting and exploring in the mud kitchen. All of the Forest School activities were led by a knowledgeable and engaging team. We also incorporated transient art, a bug hunt and play in the park, alongside a picnic and ice-lolly. The children had the most amazing day learning and exploring the outdoors, a perfect way to end the school year.”