Learn about life in an environment that encourages creative activity. 

Stocks Wood Outdoor Centre provides fun, inspiring and fulfilling learning opportunities for people of all ages in a stimulating outdoor environment. Based on the Forest School philosophy, it takes its visitors on a journey of self-discovery as much as the one exploring the magnificent woodland environment where it is located, learning and developing practical, personal and interpersonal skills along the way. As well as offering prescribed programmes of activity, learning is tailored to the needs of the visitors by experienced practitioners who take every opportunity to make the sessions memorable.

Stocks Wood Outdoor Centre is owned and managed by Julian and Claire Earle. Both are qualified Level Three Forest School Leaders with qualifications in outdoor first-aid. They each have over twenty years of experience in education with DBS clearance: Julian's background is in primary education with roles including Assistant Head Teacher, Acting Deputy Head Teacher and Forest School Leader. He is also a qualified Mountain Leader and a competent musician. Claire's background is in both primary and secondary education with roles including Teaching Assistant, Special Needs Manager and Forest School Leader. Claire also has the Level 2 Award in food safety in catering. They both have a passion for sharing their love of the outdoors and have worked with children and adults from varied backgrounds and different abilities, including those with special needs.