BeWILDerwood Norfolk

Take your learning outside of the classroom at BeWILDerwood Norfolk and watch the children be inspired from traditional play.

Set within a natural huge natural woodland, a day out at BeWILDerwood is the perfect treat to celebrate and reward hard work, as well as providing unique learning opportunities.

Pupils will enjoy enchanting story telling activities and hands on arts and crafts all interlinked with the national curriculum

BeWILDerwood Norfolk is a huge outdoor woodland adventure park full of imagination and active play. No matter how teeny or tall you are, explorers can run WILD in the woods! Think the biggest wonky wooden play structures you can imagine and magical treehouses. Explore giant slippery slides, wobbly zip wires, massive, muddled mazes, plus lots more.

Based on the enchanting book series by creator and author Tom Blofeld, you will find hints of the curious characters as you journey through the WILD wood in Norfolk. Located northeast of Norwich on the A1062, between Wroxham, Hoveton and Horning.

BeWILDerwood Norfolk opened in 2007 and has welcomed thousands of school groups over the years.

English – BeWILDerwood is based on the enchanting tale, a Boggle at BeWILDerwood, which sees Swampy the March Boggle embark on a brave adventure. Walk in Swamy’s footsteps whilst in the woods and see the story come to life at the Storytelling Stage.

Shows are on multiple times a day at the Storytelling Stage.

You can extend your adventure back in the classroom with your very own copy of the book, which you can purchase on the BeWILDerwood website or whilst onsite.

PE – A Day out at BeWILDerwood is especially active and you’ll certainly be worn out by the time you’re heading home! Slippery Slides, Zip Wires, climbing up the tallest treehouses and heaps of ground play to balance along… there’s plenty of opportunity for explorers to be brave and work on physical coordination.

Arts & Crafts – Head to the Big Hat craft tent to make a get crafty! Why not try crafting your very own Boggle or Twiggle house when you get back to the classroom.

Performing Arts – BeWILDerwood is based on the enchanting tale, a Boggle at BeWILDerwood, which sees Swampy the March Boggle embark on a brave adventure. Walk in Swamy’s footsteps whilst in the woods and see the story come to life at the Storytelling Stage.

The Storytelling Stage hosts multiple shows throughout the day. If you’re visiting in a large group, please contact the BeWILDerwood team and they can recommend which show to attend. Why not pick up your very own puppet and bring the BeWILDerwood story to your classroom.

A minimum of 15 paying visitors is needed to qualify for the school visit rate. BeWILDerwood are more than happy to welcome big groups too, offering 1 accompanying adult free for every 5 children.

We have a few examples lesson/activity plans available for download on our website or can be sent upon request.

There are no media restrictions at BeWILDerwood, we just ask that your share your pictures with us if possible.

If the team are doing any onsite video or photography visitors will be made aware.

Teachers can organise a recce visit with the BeWILDerwood team before their visit.

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The school rate is available during Norfolk schools term time only (including weekends) for groups of 15 or more paying school visitors at £10.00 per child, with 1 accompanying adult free for every 5 children.

Additional paying school group adults are £10.00 each.

Wear sensible shoes and suitable clothes for running, jumping, climbing and swinging. Wear anything you don’t mind getting a bit grubby, that includes the adults too. Skin should be covered to protect from the sun on warmer days and for the slides. Don’t forget to bring sun cream & insect repellent.

Yes, most of the BeWILDerwood team are first aid trained and will be happy to help.

• Cosy Cabin and Munch Bar
• Bizarre Bazaar
• Toilets, including disabled toilets
• Picnic Spots

At BeWILDerwood there are plenty of inclusive activities that everyone can join in with, including arts crafts, storytelling, and disability swings. However, some of the play structures are raised above ground level and may not be accessible.

BeWILDerwood is open 10am – 5pm (last entry at 4pm). School visits can be booked during Norfolk County council term time only. Please visit the BeWILDerwood website for full opening dates.

“We spent the day at BeWILDerwood, and the children loved it. There was lots to do including a boat ride, zip lines, fast slides and lots of wooden climbing areas that kept the children busy for hours.” – Laurence Bragard on Google.

 “Magical treetop adventures, a labyrinth of fantasy, inspiring the imagination of our two little ones 5 and 9 who had the best time at BeWILDerwood” – Lindsay Dawn on Facebook.

BeWILDerwood Norfolk also offer a hire of their Boggle Banquet Halls (wooden huts) as an informal learning space or a place to store pack lunches, although not secure, at £50 each for the day during Norfolk term time (off peak) £100 each in Norfolk school holidays (peak). Subject to availability.