Imaginations Run Wild Ltd

What it’s like

Woodland story sessions where small children act out the tale as they walk it, built for ages 3 to 7.

This one's built around a story trail through woodland, not a room with toys in it. Kids follow the tale outdoors, with the session structured so the physical play, climbing over roots, ducking under branches, that sort of thing, is actually part of building cognitive skills rather than just a run around while the grown ups chat.

It's aimed squarely at 3 to 7 year olds, and that narrow band is the right call. A story trail like this would bore an older child and confuse a baby, but for a four or five year old who's still working out how stories fit together, walking through one outdoors is a different thing entirely to being read it on a sofa. It's also listed as sensory friendly, which matters if noise or crowds usually make outdoor group activities a nonstarter for your child.

There's no booking link listed, so you'll want to sort out how you actually get a place before you turn up expecting one. Because it's all outdoor play, a proper wet day is going to change the shape of the session, though nature story trails are usually built to cope with a bit of mud and drizzle rather than needing blue skies.

Facilities

Need to know

Best for

3 to 7, built around woodland story trails and guided play

• Sessions are outdoor and woodland based, so wellies and old clothes are the sensible call
• There's no booking link listed, so sort your place in advance rather than turning up on spec
• Sensory friendly setup, useful if noisy group activities are usually a struggle

Plan your visit

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