Three of the Best Back-to-Nature Locations

POINT AT POLZEATH, CORNWALL

The Point at Polzeath in Cornwall has a Forest School run by primary school teacher Claire Whalley. Kids can create dens, leaf art and mud pies, go on a mini beast safari, hunt for woodland treasure and enjoy storytelling around the campfire.

Price: The Outdoor Explorers weekend costs from £415 for a family of four, including self-catering accommodation and lunches.

More Information: thepointatpolzeath.co.uk

 

DANDELION HIDEAWAY, LEICESTERSHIRE

Stay in Dandelion Hideaway’s vintage canvas cottages on a working goat farm in Osbaston, Leicestershire, and enjoy a bushcraft course. You’ll learn ancient survival skills, including shelter building, creating fire and tool making. Courses take place in June and September.

Price: A four-night break for six costs from £475; the bushcraft course is £45.

More Information: thedandelionhideaway.co.uk

 

CENTER PARCS WOBURN FOREST

Center Parcs Woburn Forest opens this spring. Three- to seven-year-olds will have the chance to be Woodland Adventurers and make headdresses and a den before playing woodland-themed games. Afterwards, you can all jump into the Subtropical Swimming Paradise, which is a balmy 29.5°C.

Price: A three-night weekend break costs from £799.

More Information: centerparcs.co.uk