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Home Educators Self-led Sessions (all ages)

Come along to an outdoor meet up with other home educators at Studland.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event

We will provide resources and suggested activities for you to do with the children. There will be a mix of nature themed activities for different ages and all ages are welcome. Having the woodland, dunes and beach, Studland is a perfect place to follow nature through the seasons and find out about the different plants and animals that live here.

The sessions are free but we are asking people to book on so we can gauge numbers for resources. You only need to book places for the children you are bringing.

These sessions will run during the BCP and Dorset school term time, on alternating Mondays of the month to our nature tots sessions. Please see the dates below. We are a completely outdoor setting, so dress for the weather. We have a water refill station opposite visitor reception, in the area behind the changing places, as well as toilet and café facilities.

Times

The basics

Booking details

Call 03442491895

Suitability

Accompanied children of all ages welcome.

Meeting point

Meet at the picnic benches on the grass area, in front of the discovery centre. This is the first turning left as you come down the Knoll Beach driveway.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather as these are completely outdoor sessions.

Accessibility

There is flat access form the carpark to the meeting area. The site is mixed and uneven terrain throughout, sand, mud, grass and gravel. There are varying inclines. We do have 2 beach buggies, 2 manual beach wheelchairs and an electric beach wheelchair that can be hired free of charge. To book or for further enquiries, please email studlandbay@nationaltrust.org.uk or phone 01929 450500

Upcoming events

Discover the Hidden Fungi of Studland: A Guided Walk with Andy Knott 

Join Andy of Jurassic Coast Mushrooms for a guided walk through Studland’s woodland, learning to identify a range of native species and discovering the hidden wonders of fungi—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!

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on
10 Oct to 21 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 13:00
+ 3 other dates or times

All-Terrain Vehicle Nature Tour 

Enjoy the unique experience of a ranger guided nature tour around our beach and dunes in one of our all terrain vehicles (ATVs). A single ticket purchased will be for up to three people inside the vehicle.

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on
12 Oct to 16 Nov 2025
at
10:00 to 11:30
+ 1 other date or time

Nature Journaling for Kids 

A great way to encourage kids to explore their surroundings and connect with nature, come and start your nature journaling at Studland.

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on
12 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00

Mindfulness Walk 

Join us for a mindful journey in nature being aware of our senses, walking through woodlands followed by gentle movements in the sand dunes.

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on
17 Oct 2025 to 20 Mar 2026
at
09:30 to 10:30
+ 4 other dates or times