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The Forest School at Fontmell Down is the perfect venue for wild art, bug hunts, woodland games, fire-making, den-building, outdoor cooking and all sorts of other wild adventures. Find out more about the memorable learning experience for schoolchildren on offer here.
The Fontmell Down Forest school is open for booking and can be accessed from the National Trust Car Park off the C13.
For further information or to make a booking please contact us by email or by calling 07788 480686.
We look forward to welcoming you and your learning group.
Find out how to get to Fontmell and Melbury Downs, where to park, the things to see and do and more.
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