EYFS Activities
Suntrap is situated in the heart of 2,400 hectares of the ancient woodland of Epping Forest, with its rich variety of habitats including woodland, grassland, heath, rivers, bogs and ponds, but within easy reach of east London.
Our 7 acre private site includes;
• 4 fully equipped heated classrooms
• Full class sets of equipment including microscopes and compasses
• 4 ponds (one fully accessible for wheelchair users)
• A range of animals suitable for handling
• Outdoor classrooms and picnic areas
• Adventure playground with zip wire and climbing frame
• Wellies and waterproofs for all ages
Flexible and adaptable programmes which can be tailored to meet your group’s needs.
Each activity packs in two & half hours of outdoor fun and exploration, led by a Suntrap tutor.
Bring packed lunch with you to enjoy after you have worked up an appetite, you will have access to a room & toilets. Click here for prices.
We offer a range of outreach options for schools bringing Suntrap activities directly to you.
Suntrap on Tour
From July 2019 – April 2020, our much loved building will be having a face lift, during which time the site will be closed. The Suntrap team will be on tour - bringing nature nearer to you.
Suntrap on Tour offers two hour sessions in your school (in a classroom or grounds) or exploring your local woodlands or green space under the guidance of our qualified, expert staff. All workshops can be adapted for small groups of children with SEN.
Special offer;
Book a Suntrap on tour session and get £50 off your first booking when we reopen our site in 2020.
Cost: £150 per two-hour session (maximum 30 pupils).
Also available; INSET for school staff
Twilight sessions in school grounds; outdoor learning (maths, literacy & problem solving).
Take Barnaby Bear on a sensory trail through the forest.
Find out moreExploring the natural world
Meet our animals & have an adventure exploring the forest.
Find out moreWe're going on a bear hunt
Follow the bear to his cave somewhere in the forest.
Find out moreAll done so brilliantly. Delivery of information was excellent, spread of activities was brilliant, children were so engaged
