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Sessions may include campfire cooking, games, crafts, music and singing, stories, imaginative play, building, exploring and using simple tools.

Connect ~ Create ~ Conserve
Connecting people with natural spaces, building community and creating opportunities for play and creativity

Forest School programmes ~Adult workshops ~ Pre-school group ~ Family sessions ~ Volunteer programme Branch Out Education CIC promotes physical and mental wellbeing through friendly community events, Forest school and bespoke outdoor learning programmes for schools and groups. Run by Helen Evans (experienced primary school teacher and Level 3 Forest School leader) and Hayley Tancred (Forest School leader, psychotherapist, gardener and yoga instructor). Helen has taught in primary schools for over 12 years and has been a qualified Forest school leader since 2016. She has set up Forest school sites for nurseries and primary schools and runs sessions both in school grounds and at her own site in a private woodland for children of all ages. Hayley Tancred is passionate about gardening. She has been working to develop a primary school garden and provide opportunities for children to regularly spend time out of the classroom. Hayley is a Level 3 Forest school leader and a child, teen and special yoga instructor. She is also a trained psychotherapist specialising in prevention and management through outdoor experiences.

29/10/2026

Tickets available for our Family Halloween event this Saturday!
1-3pm at Birkmere Woodlands, near Blencow.
Just 4 miles from M6 Jn 41 or from Penrith.

🎃Follow the pumpkin trail
🕸 Spooky craft stations
🔥Campfire drinks and snacks
🍂 Natural crafts/ play
🪵 Den building, mud kitchen, ropes and hammocks

Aimed at 3-12 years (younger/ older siblings most welcome)
Book your family ticket (up to 5 people) or individual tickets via our website

29/10/2026

Thanks to the families who came to our first Autumn Pizzas and Play session last night! We made tasty pizzas, campfire baked apples and enjoyed lots of free play and crafts in the woods 🍂🍕🌳

We have two more Wednesday evening sessions (4th and 11th Nov) then a festive edition on Sat 5th Dec.

Three tier ticket pricing £9/£4.50/£0
Book via our website 🍕

25/10/2026

Our Forest Fridays gang enjoyed a rainy end of term session. Lots of water play, cooking on the campfire, crafting and enjoying the sound of rain on the shelter- magic 🪄 🍂 ☔💦

Our next Forest Fridays is Fri 6th November, 9.45-11.15am

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17/10/2026

Family Halloween Celebration! 🎃🕸
📅Saturday 31st October, 1-3pm
📍Birkmere Woodlands, near Blencow, Penrith
🎟Book your tickets via our website

Address

Potter's Lane
Penrith
CA110DA

Website

http://www.branchouteducation.co.uk/

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