A Touch of the Wild - Devon Forest School

Welcome to Nature's
Playground

Inspiring curiosity, creativity and confidence through forest school adventures and outdoor learning in the heart of Devon.

About Us

Founded in 2005, A Touch of the Wild is Exeter’s longest-running forest school, set in a private woodland at Grammarcombe Woods. We believe that childhood should be rooted in nature, curiosity and play.

Our qualified early years staff and Forest School leaders create magical learning experiences outdoors, from den-building and campfire cooking to stories, songs and seasonal crafts.

Over the years, hundreds of Devon families have discovered the joy of forest school life with us, growing confidence, creativity and muddy smiles along the way.

Explore Our Forest School Programmes

Discover the joy of forest-based learning through our carefully designed programmes, all rooted in play, exploration and connection with nature.

Wildlings Forest Kindergarten

A full-time forest school experience for 2.5 – 5-year-olds in Devon, full of freedom, fun and natural learning.

Wild Tots

Weekly forest school sessions for toddlers and grown-ups, full of nature play, campfire snacks, storytelling, and creative exploration in Devon’s woods.

Woodland Adventure Club

Wild bushcraft adventures, den-building, campfire cooking and marshmallow toasting, an unforgettable forest school experience for children aged 5+ during school holidays.

Birthday Parties

Make your child’s special day magical with campfire toasting, den-building, nature crafts and woodland games, all set in our private woodland playground and secret forest camp near Exeter.

What Our Parents Say

“We had a fab party for my son’s birthday party. Flo and Tallum were great host and happy to help/provide things the kiddies were asking for.The place itself is great for any kiddie that loves the outdoors as it gives them lots of learning through play opportunities.Snacks/drinks were readily available throughout the whole party and sausages, marshmallows and hot chocolate were served by the fire.I will definitely be recommending this place to others and will also be using their services again for parties in the future.”

"My son and his friends loved his birthday party. It made such a lovely change to village halls! The children were able to choose their own activities and had a whale of a time exploring together, using their imagination to play games and generally getting as muddy as they could. We loved the camp fire, the relaxed atmosphere and the opportunity for the adults to chat whilst the little ones were off having so much fun in a safe and utterly beautiful spot. Thank you."

"My daughter attended a day at the Woodland Adventure Club over the summer. She loved every second and came home buzzing and full of stories about all the adventures she had with new friends! Would definitely recommend!"

"I loved the morning reset session in the woods. On opportunity to recharge and ground yourself and just be. However social or solitary you want it to be it can be any of those things. I wouldn’t hesitate to go again. I wish it was a monthly event, I would be a regular then."

See the Wild Tots Magic in Action

Curious about Wild Tots? Book a trial session and come along to experience woodland play, outdoor adventures and forest school fun for yourself.

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