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 number
Call 03442491895
- 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
- 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.
- Suitability for children
Accompanied children of all ages welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the weather as these are completely outdoor sessions.
Upcoming events
Wakey, Wakey, Paddle and Brekkie
Enjoy a guided group kayak out to Old Harry Rocks on a summer's morning with time allowed to explore the bottom of the rocks. The kayaking is followed by freshly made full English breakfast at Knoll Beach café.
Nature Tots (5 and under)
Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group
Wellness in the Dunes: Yoga, Sound, Sauna & Lunch
A restorative coastal morning in Studland’s dunes. Gentle yoga, a calming sound bath, beach sauna and a relaxed lunch — a rare opportunity to reset in this extraordinary landscape.
World Sand Dunes Day Nature Walk
Celebrate Studland's dynamic sand dunes by joining us for a nature walk.