Forest School 25th Anniversary

Forest School SNPT are celebrating their 25th anniversary at the Ornamental Gardens in Singleton Park on Friday 30 October, from 10:00 to 14:00. It's a free event for children aged 0-12 and their adults, who need to stay for the whole session. The morning is built around storytelling, forest school activities, circus skills and interactive play.

To get why this matters, it helps to know who's behind it. Forest School SNPT has been 'making magical muddy memories since 2001' across Swansea, Neath and Port Talbot, so this anniversary marks a quarter of a century of outdoor play. Every member of staff and volunteer is a trained Forest School practitioner, and the organisation is an AGORED-accredited training facility for forest school qualifications, meaning they don't just run sessions — they train the people who lead them.

Their approach is child-led and based on independent exploration. The idea is to support a child's self-esteem, creativity, independence and social skills while helping them build an appreciation for the natural world. It's less about following a set plan and more about letting the kids lead the way, with the adults there to support and guide rather than direct. The anniversary event brings that same philosophy to the gardens for the morning.

It's aimed at the 0-12 age group, so it works for toddlers and primary-schoolers alike, and adults have to attend and stay for the duration. Entry is free for children, and the whole thing runs from 10:00 to 14:00 at the Ornamental Gardens, Singleton Park, Swansea, SA2 8PP.