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Nature Tots (5 and under)

Explore the outdoors with your little ones at our outdoor Nature Tots group

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Bring your little ones along to our nature inspired toddler group. Nature Tots is for children aged up to 5 years old and their parents/carers. Join in the volunteer led activities, as you and your little ones explore the beach, dunes or woodland with them. Studland is a perfect location to discover the outdoors together and follow nature through the seasons, using crafts, stories, walks and play.

Nature Tots meets during the BCP and Dorset school term time on alternating Mondays. Please see the dates below. These sessions are for children up to and including 5 years old. There is a home educators session on the Mondays in between which is for children of all ages. Please see separate event listing for more information.

Please note: sessions will not run on Mondays outside of school term times, including Easter, Bank Holidays, half terms, summer holidays and Christmas. Unfortunately, this group is not suitable for childminders with groups. All sessions are outdoors, so dress for the weather. Parents/carers must remain with their children.

Times

The basics

Suitability

This session is for children up to and including 5 year olds.

Meeting point

Meet outside the Discovery Centre. This is the first turning left as you come down the Knoll beach driveway. Toilets, cafe and water refill station are situated at the bottom of the driveway.

What to bring and wear

Dress for the weather and wear clothes you can get mucky in.

Accessibility

There is level access from the Discovery Centre car park onto the grassy area outside the Discovery Centre. Some activities take place in the woodland, dunes and beach which have varying terrains.

Other

Pay and Display parking. Free to National trust members and blue badge holders.

Upcoming events

Studland's Wicked Wildlife Trail 

Check out our Wicked Wildlife Trail this October half-term and discover the nocturnal animals that call Studland their home.

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29 Oct to 2 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 15:00+ 4 other dates or times

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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8 Nov to 21 Nov 2025
at 10:00 to 13:00+ 1 other date or time

Home Educators Self-led Sessions (all ages) 

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

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10 Nov to 8 Dec 2025
at 10:00 to 12:00+ 2 other dates or times

Beginner Bird Walk and Heathland Tour 

A guided walk around our world-famous heathland. Take in glorious views around the harbour and explore some of our bird hides. Join our introductory talk lead by BARI (Birds and Recreation Initiative) and discover how the National Trust and...

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13 Nov 2025
at 10:30 to 12:30