Welcome to

Acorn Hollow

Farm, Forest, Nature, Education

Planting seeds of happiness, hope, success and love through outdoor learning.

Here at Acorn Hollow we love nature-filled adventures and immersing yourself in the natural world; inspiring wonder and connection with the world around us.

Through a forest school programme of activities, age group sessions, holiday clubs, workshops and schools visits we offer a unique nature, farm and forest-based learning opportunity.

Woman and child exploring nature, examining plants in a grassy field.

Nature-based outdoor learning in the Yorkshire Wolds

Nestled in Goodmanham Dale we offer a beautiful place for explorers young and old to join us in a forest school environment to foster wonder, enthusiasm, curiosity and connection with nature - letting imaginations run wild and heads have the space and freedom being outdoors brings us. 

Top view of bowls containing seeds, rice husks, clay, green berries or fruits on a wooden surface.

Nature walks, foraging, lighting camp fires, outdoor cooking, exploration, games, creativity, tasty treats and campfire hot chocolate, making nature-inspired masterpieces, learning woodland skills and crafts, building dens, farm and sustainability education……. And that’s just the start!

Learn more about the sessions and activites we have on offer and the work we do with schools and groups.

What will You do?

“May you always keep
an acorn, stone or feather
in your pocket….
a little treasure just within
reach to remind you
of your wild.”

Nicolette Sowder

Let us show you the beauty, excitement and discovery of embracing nature and outdoors.

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Upcoming Events

  • Seedlings Holiday Clubs

    27th and 28th May

    Join a nature filled adventure at Acorn Hollow’s Holiday Club!  With expert guidance and endless opportunities for outdoor exploration, Seedlings promises to be an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts aged 5 and above.

  • Women's Campfire Crafts

    7th May, 4th June, 6th August, 3rd September

    Experience the magic of forest school for grown-ups! Join us for our monthly Thursday Women’s Campfire Crafts Circle, where you'll get hands-on with the same activities your kids love. Unleash your creativity, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the soothing crackle of the campfire as we craft together.

  • Little Acorns Family Sessions

    11th May, 8th June, 13th July

    Join us for our much-loved Little Acorns sessions at Acorn Hollow. Each session offers two hours of outdoor exploration, inspired by a carefully chosen storybook theme, with activities designed to bring the story to life.

    Children can immerse themselves in muddy play in the mud kitchen, meet our farm animals, build dens, explore the woodland and enjoy plenty of open-ended play in nature.

Upcoming Events

  • Seedlings Holiday Clubs

    27th and 28th May

    Join a nature filled adventure at Acorn Hollow’s Holiday Club!  With expert guidance and endless opportunities for ourdoor exploration Seedlings promises to be an unforgettable experience for nature enthusiasts aged 5 and above.

  • Women's Campfire Crafts

    7th May, 4th June, 6th August, 3rd September

    Experience the magic of forest school for grown-ups! Join us for our monthly Thursday Women’s Campfire Crafts Circle, where you'll get hands-on with the same activities your kids love. Unleash your creativity, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the soothing crackle of the campfire as we craft together.

  • Little Acorns Family Sessions

    11th May, 8th June, 13th July

    Join us for our much-loved Little Acorns sessions at Acorn Hollow. Each session offers two hours of outdoor exploration, inspired by a carefully chosen storybook theme, with activities designed to bring the story to life.

    Children can immerse themselves in muddy play in the mud kitchen, meet our farm animals, build dens, explore the woodland and enjoy plenty of open-ended play in nature.