Stay & Play

We’re passionate about getting children outside where they can explore freely, connect with nature, and build resilience!

We offer a relaxed, child-led outdoor experience for children up to 5 years old in our Early Years sessions and up to 11 years old in our Home Education sessions.

Children will be able to interact with our friendly chickens and lambs, play and learn in the outdoors, develop a deeper appreciation of animals and the environment, whilst building immunity that is missing in sterile indoor environments.

A cosy fire pit provides a place to gather, warm up, and have a warm drink and snacks. For adults, it’s an opportunity to slow down, breathe in the fresh air and connect with others, as well as enjoying quality time with their child in a calm environment.

Good to know

Sessions take place outside.
Activities are shaped by the season.
Places are limited to ensure an intimate setting.

What to bring

Outdoor clothing that you don’t mind getting muddy!
Sun hat / sun cream
Spare clothes

Session details

Dates: Please contact us to discuss.
Timing: 10:00 to 11:45 (1 hour 45 minutes)
Price: £10 per child per session. £7 for a second child. Babies in arms are free.

Early Years Stay & Play

Our Early Years sessions are for children up to the age of 5 years, accompanied by a parent or carer.

We encourage a mix of child-led play with guided activities. There are thoughtful resources to inspire curiosity and imagination to allow children to explore freely using their environment as a teacher.

Guided activities include:

Interacting with the animals
Learning about feeding and caring for animals
Soil and seed sowing
Mini beast discovery
Transient art
Den building
Closing circle around the fire pit

How to book

We’re currently hosting Early Years Stay & Play sessions for small groups. Please register interest and we’ll follow up with you to discuss options.

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Home Education Stay & Play

Our Home Education sessions are for children up to the age of 11, accompanied by a parent or carer.

Guided activities include:

Fire safety / making
Cooking on an open fire
Animal husbandry and lifecycle
Shelter building
Herbs and plants
Transient art
nature-based crafts

How to book

Currently we’re hosting Home Education Stay & Play sessions for small groups. Please register interest and we’ll follow up with you to discuss options.

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Location

We’re located in Speen, Buckinghamshire – a 10 minute drive from High Wycombe.

Nestled in the heart of the Chiltern Hills, our smallholding has a mix of grazing, growing spaces and woodland that provide opportunity to step away from the bustle of daily life.

Our private, ancient beech woodland offers a peaceful, secluded setting . With a mix of mature trees, dense undergrowth, and natural clearings, the area provides both shelter and open space for hands-on learning. Rich in native wildlife, it’s a perfect environment to reconnect with nature and immerse in the rhythms of the wild.

Register interest

We’re currently hosting Stay & Play sessions for small groups. Please add your details below and we’ll be in touch to discuss options. There’s no commitment at this stage.