FERN Outdoor Adventures CIC

Expanding Minds to Make Memories Last Through Outdoor Play and Adventure.

Forest School, Outdoor Education & Wild Play in County Durham

At FERN Outdoor Adventures, we believe the best memories are made outdoors.

From our woodland base in Bishop Auckland, we offer forest school sessions, bushcraft, outdoor education and family adventures that spark curiosity, build confidence, and create lasting connections with nature.

For families, schools and groups, our qualified team delivers hands-on experiences — from forest play and campfire cooking to archery, navigation and survival skills.

Nature-based learning & wellbeing

Outdoor Activities and Learning Experience

Whether you’re a parent looking for fun family activities, a school seeking engaging outdoor learning experiences, or a youth group wanting to try something new, our qualified team will guide you through forest play, survival skills, archery, navigation, campfire cooking and more.

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Family Adventures Outdoors

2-hour sessions with fire-lighting, den building and archery.

Forest School

Child-led sessions building confidence, resilience and a love of nature.

Navigation & Team Challenges

Hands-on tasks to boost teamwork, leadership and skills.

Outdoor Learning for Schools

Curriculum-linked forest school and enrichment experiences.

Youth & Community Groups

Tailored activities for scouts, guides and local groups.

Bushcraft Sessions

Learn new bush-craft and survival skills in a safe and controlled environment

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