
Forest School Activities
​About our forest school
Opened in September 2025, the Avon Centre Forest School offers an inclusive, wheelchair-accessible site for people of all abilities.
Forest School is a Scandinavian-inspired, person-centred approach to outdoor education that supports holistic growth and wellbeing.
What can Forest School deliver?
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Reduced Anxiety and StressBeing in nature lowers stress, calms the nervous system, and supports emotional wellbeing.
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Improved Attention and FocusFreedom to move and explore (plus spending time in nature) restores concentration and benefits neurodivergent learners.
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Greater Confidence and ResilienceLearners build new skills, take managed risks, and celebrate success, developing a growth mindset.
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Freedom to Play and ExplorePlay supports emotional health, creativity, problem-solving, and imagination.
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Connection with the Natural WorldRegular time outdoors builds care, respect, and responsibility for our environment.
And so much more…
Fine motor skills, teamwork, mindfulness, physical development, curiosity, and — above all — fun and joy!
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Want to bring a group or school? Email info@theavoncentre.org.uk
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Booking events
To book a Forest School session, please register as a client on our on line booking system; EC Pro adding each Forest School participants as a ‘rider’.
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While not all of the information requested by EC Pro is directly relevant to Forest School activities, once completed it will allow you to book other equine activities
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Please pay particular attention to providing us with additional needs, medical conditions, allergies or dietary requirements in one of the text boxes. Please add that your initial interest is in attending Forest School sessions
If you need help, call us on 0117 959 0266 — we’re happy to assist.
Once registered, you will be able to see Forest School sessions on the calendar and can make your booking direct.




