13/11/2025 – Beacon Fell

We had a brilliant day out at Beacon Fell, even though the weather was definitely on the colder side! The children didn’t let that stop them—they wrapped up warm and enjoyed exploring the outdoors from the moment we arrived.

We spent lots of time walking across different terrains, including muddy paths, rocky tracks, and soft forest ground. The children were great at noticing how each surface felt and how they needed to move their bodies differently to stay balanced whilst they used different vocabulary to discuss what things felt or looked like. They were completely absorbed in the natural environment, spotting interesting plants, fallen branches and looking for any animal trails on the ground. One of the highlights of the day was when we were lucky enough to spot a deer standing quietly between the trees. The children were fascinated and spent a lot of the day talking about what the deer looked like. This led to a lovely discussion about why it’s important to look after wildlife and protect their habitats, especially in places like Beacon Fell where so many animals rely on the landscape to survive.After our walk, the children enjoyed some time on the wooden play equipment. This was a great chance for them to work together, communicate, and support each other as they climbed, balanced, and navigated the different obstacles. It really encouraged the use of their gross motor skills, and it was lovely to see them playing positively together and spending time helping each other. 

Before we left, we made a fun link to our Drawing Club book ‘Room on the Broom’ by Julia Donaldson. The children explored the area to find natural items—sticks, leaves, pinecones, stones—and we talked about what magical potions we might create if we popped them into a cauldron just like in the story. They tried really hard to discuss their ideas and use their imaginations meaning we ended up with some brilliant (and slightly muddy!) potion ideas.

Overall, it was a wonderfully engaging day full of fresh air, teamwork, imagination, and hands-on learning.