Families in Walton-on-Thames, Surrey, can book outdoor adventure and Forest School sessions for children during the February half-term, Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026. These programmes aim to give primary-age children a break from screens by focusing on child-led play and learning in local woodland areas.
Rewilding Forest School is running sessions at its woodland site behind Burview Hall. Its Home Ed/Primary group at Burview Hall is for children aged 4–9 and focuses on creative, child-led play in small groups; the organisation also runs shorter parent-accompanied ‘Stay & Play’ sessions on Friday mornings, for which there is currently some availability. (See Rewilding Forest School sessions: https://www.rewildingforestschool.co.uk/sessions)
Nearby, Painshill runs a Wild Woodland Camp for older primary children (aged 8–11). These full-day sessions (typically 9:00–16:00) feature den building, bushcraft and campfire cooking. Painshill’s event listings and the local research note that some days have limited spaces, so parents should check the park’s booking page for up-to-date availability. (See Painshill event details: https://www.painshill.co.uk/events/february-half-term-wild-woodland-camp/)
These outdoor options are increasingly popular alternatives to traditional indoor holiday clubs, as local providers report rising demand for child-led, outdoor learning. Visit Surrey’s half-term guide also lists a wide range of outdoor activities across the county for families planning February half-term outings. See Visit Surrey half-term listings.
Surrey County Council’s term dates confirm the half-term week as Monday 16 to Friday 20 February 2026. Local providers surveyed in the research dossier report limited availability and waitlists for some sessions in the weeks ahead, so parents are advised to book early.
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