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Forest School & Outdoor Learning in Preston

There's only one forest school option on this list for Preston right now, and it's a bit of a drive out to Wigan for it. Little Sticks Forest School takes children from age 2, with proper woodland days that mix real tools, a camp fire and snacks eaten outdoors. It's from £32.50, so it's not a cheap morning, but it's the sort of session where the mud and the fire are the whole point rather than an afterthought. If you've got a toddler who's happy with a slower pace and a lot of sticks, this suits them from age 2 upwards. There's no indoor backup here, so dress for the weather rather than hope for it. Given the distance, it's worth pairing the trip with something else in Wigan to make the drive feel worthwhile.

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