School trips to Puzzlewood in the Forest of Dean
Puzzlewood is an excellent destination for school outings. Not only is it a fun and physically active place. It can also be tied in to many areas of Key Stage 1, 2 and 3 curriculum.
We can assist in setting out a discovery path, with clues linked into your particular area of study, to make the day enjoyable and educational.
If you are a teacher considering bringing a school party to Puzzlewood, contact us to arrange a free preview visit without obligation.
History - Iron ore mined and smelted from Iron Age through to Roman Times.
Geography -'Scowles' - geological feature unique to the Forest of Dean. Formed through the erosion of natural underground cave systems formed in the Carboniferous Limestone many millions of years ago.
Photo courtesy of Naomi Hobbs.
Art - Natural beauty of the trees, flowers and root formations. Can be incorporated into Observational drawing or photography, Patterns on tree bark. Still Life, Landscape. Shape, form, space, colour, texture and pattern.
English - Descriptive writing.
Science - Life cycles of plants and animals.
Ask about relevant fact sheets.
School parties will need to be split into groups of approximately 10, each group must be accompanied into the wood by an adult. We will be happy to give each group a short introductory talk on the history of the wood and its origins.
After the visit to the wood the children are free to meet the animals, explore the indoor maze, let off steam in the outdoor playground or buy refreshments and suitably priced souvenirs from our café/shop.
Outdoor picnic tables are available.
Booking is essential to ensure that we can help you make the most of your visit.