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Parent and toddler: Little ones, with their grown-up

For little ones under two, with their parent or carer beside them the whole time: mud, songs, a snack by the fire, and a first taste of the woods.

A big pair of wellies and a tiny pair side by side on a mossy log, with a flask, two enamel cups, a little bucket of acorns and a small wooden spade.

At a glance

Ages: Under two
Who stays: You stay with your child throughout.
When: Days and times on their way.
Where: Woodland near Chepstow and the Wye Valley. The exact meeting point goes to booked families only.
Price: On its way. Founding families hear first.

What happens
Elle leads a short, gentle session: a welcome song, things to find and touch, a little wander, a snack by the fire and a story. You follow your child's lead, and nobody minds mud.
What to wear, for both of you
Waterproofs and wellies for you too, and layers you don't mind getting muddy. Bring a flask: tea in the woods is half the fun.
The kit
Toilets and changing
A compost toilet in a private tent, a sheltered changing mat, and warm water and soap for hands.
A gentle path into Forest School
By the time they are two, the wood, the songs and Elle will already be familiar, which makes the first drop-off far easier.

Join the founding familiesNo commitment, and you can leave at any time.

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