Forest School & Outdoor Adventures
in Leicestershire
'Connecting with nature & learning together'
Home Education sessions, family woodland adventures, bushcraft, wildlife experiences and parties at Nethercote Woods near Snarestone.
🏆 Award-Winning Outdoor Education
Raksha Forest School is proud to be named Outdoor Education Centre of the Year 2026 – Leicestershire by Prestige Awards — an award-winning forest school in Leicestershire.
Find Your Woodland Adventure
HOME EDUCATION
Weekly woodland learning for home-educated children, with nature, bushcraft, crafts and outdoor play.
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
10:00am–11:45am
Ages 4–12
£10 drop-in or £35 for a four-session Forest Pass
Parents/carers stay and enjoy the session alongside their children.
INTO THE WILD
A six-week bushcraft and falconry experience for home-educated children aged 10+, combining practical woodland skills, outdoor adventure and hands-on learning with birds of prey.
Thursdays, 5 November – 10 December 2026 | 12:30pm–2:30pm
Maximum 8 children | £120 per child | Drop-off sessions
FAMILY ADVENTURES
Bushcraft & Birds, Forest & Ferrets and special seasonal events for the whole family.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Forest & Ferrets
Thursday 22 October 2026 | 10:00am–1:00pm
Halloween in the Woods
Saturday 31 October 2026 | 10:00am–3:00pm
WILD & WELL
A welcoming women-only woodland session combining relaxation, mindful crafts and bushcraft skills.
Next session: Friday 2 October 2026
6:00pm–7:30pm | £10 per person
PARTIES & PRIVATE EVENTS
Celebrate birthdays and special occasions with a tailored woodland adventure featuring shelter building, hammocks, rope activities, crafts, fire lighting and campfire fun.
£100 for up to 10 children; £10 per additional child.
Party length: 1½–2 hours | £20 deposit to secure your booking
Meet Nicki
Hi there! I'm Nicki, the founder of Raksha Forest School.
"I've always believed that children learn best when they're given the freedom to explore, get muddy, take safe risks and have adventures."
My Qualifications -
Level 3 Forest School Practitioner
First Aid Level 3 Outdoor and Paediatric
DBS Checked & Safeguarding Trained.
20+ years Scouting Experience
What Our Families Say
“Both of my boys had an incredible morning at Raksha Forest School. My eldest declared it the best forest school he has ever attended!”
★★★★★ Rochelle · Google Review
“We had a great experience at Raksha Forest School. Our son celebrated his 9th birthday in the woods and had an amazing time enjoying the outdoors, away from a screen.”
★★★★★ Tracy · Google Review
“Thank you Nicki and Jade for throwing a fantastic party. Fred and his friends thoroughly enjoyed it! Nothing was too much trouble; the ladies are so kind and friendly.”
★★★★★ Jane · Google Review
Enquiry / Booking Form
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