Ufton Court

Ufton Court A leading history and outdoor learning centre set in 44 acres of ancient woodland in South East England.

Run by The Ufton Court Educational Trust, a children’s charity, we make learning fun, spark curiosity and create lasting memories. Ufton Court is a leading history and outdoor learning centre set within 44-acres of ancient woodland on the Berkshire/Hampshire border. Run by children's experiential education charity, The Ufton Court Educational Trust, we offer a range of exciting and immersive outdo

or learning and history school trips and residential visits that support national curriculum topics, as well as trips and experiences for children's charity and community groups. We make learning fun, spark curiosity and create memories that last, inspiring children to have a passion for history and the environment whilst developing them as individuals. The Ufton Court Educational Trust is a registered charity (no: 1116659) that subsidises costs for children from disadvantaged backgrounds so that all children can benefit from the freedom to flourish outside the classroom. Ufton Court also plays home to alternative learning provision The Nest. The Nest is a ‘day-a-week’ term-time programme that supports children facing challenges in the mainstream classroom or who may be at risk of exclusion at school, to form positive experiences, improve self-esteem, self-efficacy and resilience as prerequisites for learning. With two dedicated on-site hubs led by highly qualified and experienced staff, a trauma-informed and therapeutic approach is used to create a nurturing space for the children to feel valued, understood and supported. The programme also includes creative, outdoor, experiential and practical learning opportunities, tailored to and sensitive to the needs, strengths and interests of each child.

05/08/2026

Here are some of our favourite moments from this week on the farm at Ufton. We’re busy keeping the animals occupied as they are certainly missing the visiting school children!

Did you know our WW2 history trip includes ‘Life on the farm’ where the children can feed the animals? Click here: https://www.uftoncourt.org.uk/ww2-school-trips

Some of the most important learning on a residential does not happen during the activities themselves. It happens in the...
27/07/2026

Some of the most important learning on a residential does not happen during the activities themselves. It happens in the in-between moments.

Managing belongings. Eating together. Sleeping away from home. Solving small problems. Supporting friends. Becoming more independent.

These are the quieter parts of a residential but they often have the biggest impact. They help children grow in confidence, resilience and self-belief and they are a huge part of why residentials matter so much.

We have limited dates available for next year so if you are yet to book your Ufton residential trip, tick it off of your list today! https://www.uftoncourt.org.uk/enquire-now

21/07/2026

The best time to book your trip for 2027 is now.

Residential dates are now very limited so if you’re yet to tick booking a school trip off your list, enquire today: https://www.uftoncourt.org.uk/enquire-now

This week, some of our Nest children have flown the nest 💚Every child who comes to The Nest arrives with their own story...
14/07/2026

This week, some of our Nest children have flown the nest 💚

Every child who comes to The Nest arrives with their own story and every child leaves with one too.

Over the months we’ve watched confidence grow, friendships form and young people discover strengths they didn’t know they had.

Saying goodbye is never easy but seeing our young people leave with greater confidence, resilience and belief in themselves is exactly what The Nest is all about.

To every child flying the nest this week, thank you for letting us be part of your journey. We couldn’t be prouder of everything you’ve achieved.

Wherever you go next, we hope you carry a little piece of Ufton with you 💚

09/07/2026

Winnie & Willow topping up their suncream ☀️

Mud is nature’s SPF for pigs as it cools them down and protects their skin from sunburn. Of course our girls have a pool to lay in as well but a muddy puddle wins every time.

It’s always a highlight for the children when they get to see them wallow!

Our half price trips for high FSM schools exist to ensure that cost is never the reason a child misses out on outdoor le...
08/07/2026

Our half price trips for high FSM schools exist to ensure that cost is never the reason a child misses out on outdoor learning.

If your school has visited us through the subsidy, we are asking for you to fill out our 5 minute survey, this will shape what we offer, how we price it and how we reach more schools like yours!

Please fill out the survey here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/EtwRY5RvWm

01/07/2026

While it was a bit of a surprise, we are very happy to introduce the latest additions to our farm at Ufton, three ducklings from our very own ducks!

They’re currently in their ‘teenager’ phase and thoroughly enjoying exploring their surroundings. Their favourite things so far are people, dock seeds and making things very muddy!

They’re already doing a great job at interacting with the children at Ufton and we can’t wait to introduce them to the rest of our flock 🦆

If you asked a child what they wanted to take home from Ufton, you might expect the answer to be a craft, a certificate ...
30/06/2026

If you asked a child what they wanted to take home from Ufton, you might expect the answer to be a craft, a certificate or something they’d made.

Instead, many of the children at The Nest fill their “Nest Boxes” with leaves collected on a woodland walk, stones picked up along the way and even naturally shed fur from their favourite rabbits.

They’re simple things. Things most of us might walk straight past.

But to the children, each one tells a story. It reminds them of a place where they felt calm, something they discovered, an animal they cared for or a moment they want to remember.

The Nest Boxes aren’t really about what’s inside them. They’re about giving children something tangible to take home that represents their time at Ufton, the confidence they’ve built and the memories they’ve made.

We think that’s rather special 💚

One of the things that makes learning at Ufton Court so special is that nature is not something children learn about. It...
24/06/2026

One of the things that makes learning at Ufton Court so special is that nature is not something children learn about. It is something they experience.

Recently, we have spotted a slow worm in the woods, a goldfinch fledgling finding its feet, a muntjac deer making its presence known, foxgloves in full bloom along the woodland paths and more. None of it planned. Just the everyday wildlife that shares this place with us.

These moments are part of what makes outdoor learning at Ufton so immersive. Children are not looking at pictures in a book or hearing stories about wildlife. They are encountering it for themselves.

There is a real difference between learning that slow worms exist and crouching down to watch one move through the grass.

Our historic estate, woodlands and open spaces create opportunities for discovery that simply cannot be recreated indoors. Every visit is a little different because nature has a habit of writing its own lesson plans.

We never take that for granted.

Address

Ufton Court, Green Lane
Reading
RG74HD

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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