Family Wildside Experience

The huge benefits of quality family time cannot be overestimated! A lovely mix of stimulating family activities in beautiful countryside will awaken your senses, whilst helping you to unwind and refocus together in nature.

The experience will start with a welcome, introductions and a hot drink/snack at our basecamp. Then there will be a short activity to awaken enthusiasm and allow the children to run around!

Activities in the woods and fields can include our “un-nature trail”, blindfolded walk, nature scavenger hunt, orienteer, sensory activities and quiz. And children as young as 5 can enjoy our 50m zipwire through scenic woodland!

Archery, fire-lighting, river-dipping and hands-on with some of our animals could be incorporated as part of a bespoke programme – something to discuss with us in advance!

Finally you will return to a campfire for a refreshing drink… and for children to toast marshmallows!

• This one day could make a huge difference to how you function as a family! As you engage in the activities together, stress will be released and positive communication will flow naturally! 
• You will feel refreshed and revived, after a thoroughly wholesome experience. Being out in nature has huge benefits for mental and physical wellbeing.
• The benefits of your time together will last beyond the day! We believe that your Wildside family experience will be a highlight of immeasurable value, encouraging you to prioritise quality family time, doing things you all enjoy!

Equipment needed: Sturdy footwear e.g. hiking boots or wellies, and suitable outdoor clothing for the weather conditions. We will provide any other equipment.

Weather: We will give you the option of postponing if the weather conditions would be unpleasant. We do not use the woods in strong winds. 

Parking: There is ample parking at Wildside Experience. 

Food and Drink: We will provide refreshments (fresh coffee/homemade cake) on arrival and drinks again before departure. You would be welcome to bring a packed lunch to consume in our barn, or we can provide lunch if required. 

Toilets: There are disabled access toilets in the barn.

Additional info: Richard and Alison Whiteside are experienced nature educators, with much experience of working with children and families.  They have carried out full risk assessments for the site and activities.