Wilder Education
We believe that by engaging people in fun and interesting ways they will build a respect and an understanding of the importance of wildlife and nature. We provide children, young people and adults with a wide range of practical, enjoyable and high-quality learning experiences through our Education programmes that will connect them with nature and help them discover the wild world around us.
Our Tutors will lead your group for the whole of your visit, providing all the equipment and materials that are required for the different activities. We only ask that you bring children with the right clothes and smiling faces and a number of supportive grown-ups - however, we do give them back to you for lunch!
Education Centres & More Information
Find out more about our learning centres, download risk assessments and an itinerary so you can plan your trip.
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens
Located in the centre of the County, the nature park at Tyland Barn has been specially designed to represent - in miniature - the diverse range of habitats to be found in Kent. With a large pond, meadow, chalk bank, hedge, scrub and even a shingle beach, the site is a very flexible location for a range of fascinating studies.
Visitors to Tyland Barn can enjoy the benefits of an indoor classroom, external teaching and picnic shelter, cafe and toilet facilities. Coaches can drop off groups inside the grounds, with space to park close by.
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve
This wonderful site consists of five stunning lakes, a mixture of habitats including ponds, seasonally flooded pools, reedbed and woodland. A spectacular site for birds, the wetland and woodland habitats also support a diverse community of plants, fungi and animals.
Of particular interest for visiting groups is the tranquil Elemental Garden, where much of the teaching for younger groups takes place, and there are additional teaching areas within the Visitor Centre.
The Centre itself houses a range of engaging wildlife displays and touch tables. The site has toilet facilities and a small tea bar. Coaches can drop off groups outside the visitor centre, no coach parking is currently available.
West Blean and Thorndon Woods
The home of the ground breaking bison reintroduction has recently had an upgrade. Our new Heather Corrie ranger station is the perfect place to welcome students who want to study deep in the largest expanse of ancient woodland in Kent.
Risk Assessments
Sevenoaks Risk Assessment
Tyland Barn Risk Assessment
School's Itinerary
School's Itinerary
Preparing your visit
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Wilder Kent Awards
The natural world isn't just something for us to enjoy; it sustains us. The decline of nature puts our very survival and prosperity under threat. It doesn't have to be like this; together we can create a Wilder Kent.
The Wilder Kent Awards is a scheme set up to recognise and reward the work schools and community groups are doing in helping us create a #WilderKent. By taking positive actions to restore nature, they are helping to create a more climate-resilient county and provide a home for wildlife. Their action benefits us locally and helps tackle the global environmental threats we all face.