Home Educators Sessions (all ages)
Join a session of nature based activities and a chance to meet up with other home educators.
- Booking essential
- Free event
Studland is a wonderful place to follow nature through the seasons. We will provide resources and a staff or volunteer led session , with activities such as arts and crafts, spotter walks and scavenger hunts. The sessions are free but we do ask you to book in advance for the number of children you are bringing.
They will generally take place on the 2nd Monday of each month, but please check dates on the website for any variation. They will only run during term time, based on Dorset and BCP schools. For the remainder of this year, we run the following sessions-
October - woodland scavenge and arts and crafts. November - fabulous fungi - spotter walk and work on a giant fungi picture together. December - Winter beach scavenge and festive arts and crafts
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
The Discovery Centre, Knoll Beach, BH19 3AQ. 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
Appropriate outdoor wear for the weather, old clothes that can get messy or muddy, sturdy footwear due to mixed and uneven terrains.
Upcoming events
Nature Tots (5 and under)
Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group
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 while discovering the hidden wonders of fungi—perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
Walk the Trust10 route
Join us for a group walk along the 10km Trust10 trail run route, with stunning views from Ballard Down.
Family Neurodivergent Nature Walk
A walk for neurodivergent families to connect and enjoy nature together. Led by ADHD coach Jane Woods and National Trust.