Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre - EWT

02/11/2026

If you're home-schooling your child and wondering how to get them outdoors, away from a screen, making friends and learning about the natural world, then look no further than our groups for Home Educated children at Hornchurch Country Park.

Every Wednesday in term time, our Education staff and volunteers facilitate two sessions, for little tots through to teenagers.

For younger ones (18mths - 7 years) we have our NATURE TOTS & KIDS group 9:30-11:30am.

For older ones (age 8+) we have our FOREST SCHOOL HOME EDUCATION group 12-2pm.

You can book tickets for the term or on a week-by-week basis (dependent on availbility). If you have any questions please email [email protected].

For more information and to book, please follow the links below:

Ingrebourne Nature Tots & Kids
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-11-04-ingrebourne-nature-tots-and-kids-wednesdays

Ingrebourne Forest School Home Ed
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-11-04-ingrebourne-home-education-group-age-8

02/11/2026

Our Winter Opening hours are from today 2nd November 9.00am until 4.00pm from today the 2 November 2026.
Take advantage of our early start and pop in for a Winter Warming Hot Chocolate or Latte.

01/11/2026

Come and join the fun this week at one of our NATURE TOTS/KIDS sessions at Hornchurch Country Park. Our parent and child groups meet on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, during term time.

If you care for a young child (including infants age that are home educated) who loves to play outdoors, come and join the forest fun! 🌳 There will be a mud kitchen, bug hunting, nature craft/trails, swings, hammocks and lots of outdoor play.

Please follow the links below for more info and to book:

Tuesday Nature Tots (18 months to 5 years old)
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-11-03-ingrebourne-nature-tots-tuesdays

Wednesday Nature Tots & Kids (18 months to 7 years old)
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-11-04-ingrebourne-nature-tots-and-kids-wednesdays

Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature.

26/10/2026

Bring your kids for fun in the forest 🌳 at Hornchurch Country Park this Wednesday 28th October.

We have Halloween Special events for Nature Tots (9:30-11:30am) and Family Forest Fun (1-3pm).

We have lots of spooky themed activities designed for children who love time outdoors, and you can bring a treat to toast on the fire (weather permitting). There will be plenty of opportunities for nature discovery, halloween crafts and play in the forest 👻🧙‍♀️🧹🪄

Follow the links below for more info and to book:

NATURE TOTS (ages 18mths-5 years with an adult)
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-28-ingrebourne-nature-tots-halloween-special-0

FAMILY FOREST FUN (ages 4-11 with an adult)
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-28-ingrebourne-family-forest-fun-halloween-special

Discover our popular parent and toddler session (with a Halloween theme) where young children can explore, play, and learn through nature.

24/10/2026

Wondering what to do with the kids this October half term...? We've got lots of fun in the forest 🌳 planned at Hornchurch Country Park.

You can drop off your children (aged 5-11) from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday 27th October for our Wilder Holiday Club.

Or grown-ups can join the fun with the kids on Wednesday 28th October at our Nature Tots (9:30-11:30am) or Family Forest Fun (1-3pm) Halloween specials.

We have lots of spooky themed activities designed for children who love time outdoors. There will be plenty of opportunities for nature discovery, making friends, crafts and play in the forest
👻🧙‍♀️🧹🪄

Follow the links below for more info and to book:

WILDER HOLIDAY CLUB (drop off for ages 5-11)
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-27-ingrebourne-wilder-holiday-club

NATURE TOTS (ages 18mths-5 years with an adult)
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-28-ingrebourne-nature-tots-halloween-special-0

FAMILY FOREST FUN (ages 4-11 with an adult)
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-28-ingrebourne-family-forest-fun-halloween-special

An exciting programme of activities designed for children who love wildlife and time outdoors.

24/10/2026

🦇 LOOKING FOR SOME SPOOKTACULAR HALF-TERM FUN? 🦇

Join us at Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre this half term for our fang-tastic Halloween Trail! 🧛‍♂️

Can you spot all the bats hiding in their habitats and find the vampires lurking in the store? 🦇🧛 Look up high, keep your eyes peeled, and see how many spooky friends you can find!

🕸️ There’s more fun to have in store 🕸️

Just £3 per map, including a prize!

Keep track of your spooky sightings, put your skills to the test, and return to the shop to collect your prize!

📍 Find us at Ingrebourne Nature Discovery Centre, Hornchurch Country Park (RM12 6TS)

🍂 Make the most of the October half term with a little wildlife, a lot of fun, and a sprinkle of Halloween magic!

19/10/2026

Need childcare for October Half Term...? We've got lots of fun in the forest 🌳 planned at Hornchurch Country Park.

You can drop off your children (aged 5-11) from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday 27th October for our Wilder Holiday Club.

We have lots of spooky themed activities designed for children who love time outdoors. There will be plenty of opportunities for nature discovery, making friends, crafts and play in the forest
👻🧙‍♀️🧹🪄

Follow the link below for more info and to book:

An exciting programme of activities designed for children who love wildlife and time outdoors.

18/10/2026

Come and join the fun this week at one of our NATURE TOTS sessions at Hornchurch Country Park. Our parent and toddler group meets on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings, during term time.

If you care for a child aged 18 months to 5 years' old, who loves to play outdoors, come and join the forest fun! 🌳 There will be a mud kitchen, bug hunting, nature craft/trails, swings, hammocks and lots of outdoor play.

Please follow the links below for more info and to book:

Tuesday Nature Tots
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-20-ingrebourne-nature-tots-tuesdays

Wednesday Nature Tots
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-21-ingrebourne-nature-tots-wednesdays

Nature Tots is a weekly parent and toddler group where young children can explore, play and learn through nature.

16/10/2026

What are your plans this Halloween? 🎃🐍

Get up close with some amazing animals from Barley Lands Farm at Ingrebourne!

Have a chance to meet snakes, lizards, a bullfrog and other fascinating mini beasts in this fun and interactive wildlife show. Learn all about their habitats, diets, adaptations and conservation, with plenty of opportunities to ask questions throughout.

🐸 Hands-on experience
🦎 Fun and educational for all ages
🐍 Meet incredible creatures up close

🎟️ Booking essential - choose from the available time slots.
All adults and children attending require a ticket.
Please arrive no more than 15 minutes before your session.

A Halloween experience with a wild twist! 👻🕷️🐍

Click the link below to find out more and book your space ⬇️
https://www.essexwt.org.uk/events/2026-10-27-ingrebourne-spooky-species-show

15/10/2026

Need childcare for October Half Term...? We've got lots of fun in the forest 🌳 planned at Hornchurch Country Park.

You can drop off your children (aged 5-11) from 9am to 3pm on Tuesday 27th October for our Wilder Holiday Club.

We have lots of spooky themed activities designed for children who love time outdoors. There will be plenty of opportunities for nature discovery, making friends, crafts and play in the forest
👻🧙‍♀️🧹🪄

Follow the link below for more info and to book:

WILDER HOLIDAY CLUB (drop off for ages 5-11)

An exciting programme of activities designed for children who love wildlife and time outdoors.