Family Experiences
Less screen time. More wild time.
At Awaken Education, we believe some of the best family memories are made outdoors.
Our Family Experiences are designed to bring children, parents, grandparents and carers together through outdoor adventures that are a little bit different from your usual family day out.
Think woodland trails, campfires, challenges, nature, creativity, laughter, a little bit of mud and plenty of memories.
There’s no pressure to be outdoorsy.
Just turn up, get involved and enjoy being together.
Get Outside. Together.
Modern family life is busy.
Between work, school, screens, clubs and everything else that fills our weeks, finding genuine time to simply be together isn’t always easy.
Our family experiences create that space.
We design events where grown-ups don’t just stand at the side watching the children. You’re part of the adventure too.
Explore together.
Solve challenges together.
Create together.
Get muddy together.
Laugh together.
And go home with stories you’ll still be talking about afterwards.
EnquireMore Than a Walk in the Woods
Our experiences are designed around doing, not watching.
Depending on the event, families might experience:
Woodland Adventures
Explore, discover and see the outdoors differently.
Bushcraft & Forest Skills
Have a go at practical woodland activities and learn something new together.
Campfire Experiences
Gather around the fire, cook, toast and enjoy one of the simplest pleasures of being outdoors.
Family Challenges
Work together, problem-solve and see who gets just a little too competitive!
Nature & Creativity
Create, explore and use the natural environment as inspiration.
Forestry Experiences
Get hands-on with woodland skills and discover more about the environment around you.
Fishing Experiences
Slow things down, learn something new and enjoy time together beside the water.
Seasonal Adventures
From summer woodland days to autumn adventures and wonderfully wicked Halloween experiences, the seasons give us an excuse to keep creating something new.
Wood You Dare?
Our signature woodland family adventure.
Wood You Dare? takes families beyond the woodland path and into an experience filled with challenges, discovery and adventure.
Each event has its own theme, meaning you never quite know what might be waiting amongst the trees.
Families might find themselves following trails, completing challenges, creating something from nature, gathering around the fire or getting involved in activities designed to bring everyone together.
It’s playful.
It’s adventurous.
It’s sometimes a little unexpected.
The question is…
Wood You Dare?
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Experiences With a Twist
We don’t want our family events to feel like another organised children’s activity.
We want them to feel like an experience.
That’s why you’ll often find a little Awaken personality running through them.
A theme.
A story.
Something unexpected.
Maybe even a little bit of magic.
Our events are designed to encourage curiosity and give families permission to play, explore and be a little bit silly together.
Because childhood doesn’t need to be perfectly organised.
Sometimes it just needs a woodland, an adventure and someone to share it with.
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For the Grown-Ups Too
This bit matters to us.
Our family experiences aren’t childcare.
They’re not somewhere to drop the children off while you watch from the sidelines.
They’re designed for families to experience together.
That might mean helping build something, taking on a challenge, learning a new skill, sitting around a fire or simply having a proper conversation while walking through the woods.
Children get an adventure.
Grown-ups get to be part of it.
EnquireEveryone Belongs Outdoors
You don’t need expensive outdoor equipment.
You don’t need to know how to build a shelter.
And you definitely don’t need to be an expert at lighting a fire.
Our experiences are designed to feel welcoming, relaxed and accessible, including for families who might not usually choose an outdoor activity.
Come as you are.
Wear something you don’t mind getting muddy.
We’ll take care of the adventure.
Why Awaken?
Our work with children, young people and communities has taught us something incredibly simple:
Connection changes things.
Connection with each other.
Connection with nature.
Connection with ourselves.
Our family experiences create opportunities to slow down, try something new and enjoy time together away from the distractions of everyday life.
There might be learning along the way.
There will almost certainly be laughter.
But most importantly…
There will be memories.
What’s Coming Next?
Our Family Experiences change throughout the year, with new adventures and seasonal events added regularly.
From Wood You Dare? and family forest days to fishing, campfires, seasonal adventures and whatever slightly wild idea we come up with next—no two experiences need to be the same.
Keep an eye on our upcoming events on our social pages to discover your next family adventure.
Get outside. Get together. Make memories.
Awaken Education Family Experiences
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The key to self-discovery.