Nature week this February Half Term (12th – 20th February 2022)
Purchase Car Parking HERE. To allow us to manage the estates capacity and stagger arrivals, we are currently asking all guests to pre-book their car parking to visit to us, this is free of charge. Please do not travel to us without first purchasing your car parking tickets online.
You will be sent an email with your booking reference. There is no need to print out the email, you can show it on your phone or just make a note of the reference number.
2-5 year old forest school
Experience learning like no other in our first Forest School at the Chester House Estate!
Children aged 2 – 5 can experience the story of the bog baby, create their own bog baby using clay, followed by a trip to the woods to make a shelter for them and enjoy popcorn cooked on the fire.
The session will be led by our forest school teacher, however, parents must accompany children throughout the entirety of this activity.
It is highly advised you pre book in advance as we are forecasting many of our days to sell out. All tickets purchased online are valid for one occasion, are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Upon arrival to the site head to the Visitor Centre to show your ticket and you’ll be shown where to go from there.
Available dates: Tuesday 15th February 10am – 11am & Wednesday 16th February 10am – 11am
Book your tickets for this activity here.
5 – 10 Forest School
Experience learning like no other in our first Forest School at the Chester House Estate!
Children aged 6 – 10 have an opportunity to create bubble pipes and pea shooters, play woodland games and help to cook on the fire and gain real experience away from parents/carers
The session will be led by our forest school teacher, and parents/carers are encouraged to explore what Chester House has to offer whilst their children have guided fun.
It is highly advised you pre book in advance as we are forecasting many of our days to sell out. All tickets purchased online are valid for one occasion, are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Upon arrival to the site head to the Visitor Centre to show your ticket and you’ll be shown where to go from there.
Available dates: Tuesday 15th February 12:00 – 13:15 andWednesday 16th February 12:00 – 13:15
Book your tickets for this activity here.
SEND Forest School
Experience SEND (special educational needs and disability) learning like no other in our first SEND Forest School at the Chester House Estate!
Children aged 6 – 10 walk through the woods creating a journey stick as they go, discovering activity possibility along the way for children to explore at their own pace.
The session will be led by our forest school teacher, however, parents must accompany children throughout the entirety of this activity.
It is highly advised you pre book in advance as we are forecasting many of our days to sell out. All tickets purchased online are valid for one occasion, are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Upon arrival to the site head to the Visitor Centre to show your ticket and you’ll be shown where to go from there.
Available dates: Tuesday 15th February 14:00 – 15:15
Book your tickets for this activity here.
Ranger Stu Show
Come and watch Ranger Stu live at the Chester House Estate, he will be in our 17th century Threshing Barn on Thursday 17th February this half term!
Come and see the various animals he has. Selected children will even get to hold the animals. An example of the creatures he may bring: striped skunk, lesser hedgehog tenrec, three banded armadillo, royal python, white faced owl, Chilean rose tarantula, tri-coloured burrowing scorpion.
Stu has a wealth of knowledge on animals and an extensive memory when it comes to facts, which make him a firm favourite with all children.
Find out more about Ranger Stu here: https://www.rangerstu.co.uk.
It is highly advised you pre book in advance as we are forecasting many of our days to sell out. All tickets purchased online are valid for one occasion, are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Ranger Stu’s shows will be on Thursday 17th February 11:30 – 12:00 and 13:00 – 13:30.
Book your show tickets here.
Adult Forest School
Experience learning like no other in our first forest experience for adults at the Chester House Estate!
Anyone aged 18+ can experience guided indoor meditation with a mindful walk through badger wood followed by an opportunity to take part in a woodland craft activity.
This will be a guided session by our forest teacher and is highly advised you pre book in advance as we are forecasting many of our days to sell out.
All tickets purchased online are valid for one occasion, are non-refundable and cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Upon arrival to the site head to the Visitor Centre to show your ticket and you’ll be shown where to go from there.
Available time: Wednesday 16th February 14:15 – 15:30
Book your activity ticket here.
Throughout the week we will be running craft activities within our Learning and Community centre, there is no pre-booking required however, if the room is full we do ask you to come back at a later time in the day.
The craft activities are as follows:
Sunday 20th- Roman writing/mark making – £1