Come outdoors with Wavy Woods!

Wavy Woods - Forest & Beach School in NI

Weekly clubs, unforgettable birthday parties, school programmes and seasonal family days - led by experienced Forest School practitioners.

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Northern Ireland Science Festival

New to Forest School?

Our NI Science Festival sessions are a fun, low-pressure way to try our sessions out.

February 2026

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Why Learn Outdoors?

Wavy Woods was created to give children the time, space and freedom to move, explore and reconnect with nature.

Today, many children spend most of their day indoors, despite their instinct to climb, dig and play. In Northern Ireland, 45% of 16-year-olds have probable mental ill-health.

We believe this matters. Gentle, regular time outdoors can make a real difference.

Wavy Woods Forest & Beach School offers a practical & positive response for N.I.

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Our Forest & Beach School Offer for Families, Schools & Communities

  • Parents & Families

    Outdoor adventures for children and families including:

    Weekly Forest School clubs

    Unforgettable Birthday Parties

    Seasonal Family Days

    Highly reviewed Holiday Camps

    full Parent & Family offer

  • Schools

    Curriculum-linked Forest and Beach School that schools can offer with confidence

    We run sessions:

    Delivered during the school day

    After-school programmes

    full school offer

  • Community Partners

    In partnership with Community Partners we run:

    Holiday Programmes

    Festival sessions

    We also offer support for organisations delivering/ developing Forest or Beach School set-up, including programme delivery, site reviews, set-up guidance and staff training.

    full offer for partners

Take something away today

Not ready to book yet?

Our free Nature Play Pack includes simple, screen-free outdoor activities you can try with children at home, in your garden, or at a local park.

Designed by Forest School leaders and suitable for ages 4–11.

Small moments outdoors can make a big difference.

Free Nature Play Pack

“… kids had a  brilliant time doing flower crafts, building a campfire, climbing the tight rope and toasting marshmallows…

The forest setting had a very calming effect…”

Mum, after her child’s Forest School birthday party

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Proud to work with

Proud to work with

We’ve been proud to work closely with YMCA Belfast to help establish The Glade Forest School in Stranmillis. Our role has included shaping the programme, supporting site development, delivering Holiday Camps and Pre-School sessions, working with Sure Start groups, and providing staff training.

Also trusted to deliver upcoming sessions for:

Hillsborough Castle & Garden (Historic Royal Palace)

Local Primary Schools

NI Science Festival sessions
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