Wild. Free. Festive FUN.
Four hours of Christmas adventure for them. Four hours of freedom for you.
Christmas is coming.
The shops are getting busier. The lists are getting longer. Someone's already eaten the chocolates that were supposed to last until Christmas Day. And we've had an idea.
What if we took your children into the woods for four glorious hours of festive adventures?
No shopping centres. No screens. No standing in queues.
Just ancient woodland, Christmas creations, crackling fires, festive treats and a whole heap of wild, free fun.
Welcome to Christmas in the Woods, our Kids Adventurist Christmas Special at Parkwood.
What are we getting up to?
Well, it wouldn't be Kids Adventurist if we planned every single minute, would it?
But we've got some rather festive ideas up our sleeves.
We'll get creative with natural materials, making our own Christmas decorations, gifts and whatever wonderfully imaginative creations the children come up with. They lead us, we guide them.
Think less perfect Pinterest decorations. More beautifully wonky things made with their hands, imagination and pride. Smoke through the trees. Strange objects hanging from branches. Fires crackling. Ropes stretched between trees. Half-built creatures appearing from the undergrowth.
Festive treats around the campfire
Because Christmas in the woods without a fire would be a bit like Christmas dinner without the roast potatoes. And less of a dinner. More of a few seasonal treats around the fire, made together.
Wild. Free. Fun.
And then there's everything else.
Building dens. Exploring the forest. Making up games. Discovering things. Trying new skills. Getting muddy. Making friends. The stuff that makes Kids Adventurist, well, Kids Adventurist.
We'll bring the Christmas ideas. The children will bring their imaginations. And we'll see where the adventure takes us.
Meanwhile, grown-ups...
You've got four hours.
FOUR. WHOLE. HOURS.
You could finish your Christmas shopping.
You could pop down the road for a relaxing coffee or brunch.
You could get some jobs done.
You could even do absolutely nothing.
Imagine that.
Four hours without hearing "Can I have a snack?", "I'm bored" or "Where's my other shoe?"
We're not promising miracles. But we are promising that while you're enjoying a bit of breathing space, your children will be having a rather brilliant adventure in the woods. Or you can panic wrap your presents. Your call ;-)
Why Christmas in the Woods?
Because some of the best Christmas memories don't come wrapped in shiny paper.
They come from making things with your own hands. Laughing with friends. Sitting around a fire. Coming home with muddy boots, rosy cheeks and something you've made yourself.
And because children deserve a little time to just be children.
Especially at Christmas.
The important bits
Where?
Parkwood, Poynings, West Sussex. Our beautiful ancient woodland playground.
When?
Monday 21st December
Time?
9am–1pm (four hours)
Who can come?
Children aged 7–14.
What's included?
Four hours of supervised woodland adventures with qualified adults and first aiders, Christmas crafts and materials, festive fire treats and all the usual Kids Adventurist fun.
What should they bring?
We're outside in December. In a woodland. In England.
So we're going to assume at least one of the following: mud, rain, cold, more mud. Snow would be magical… we’ll see.
Please bring:
Warm layers and a waterproof coat and trousers!
Wellies or suitable waterproof outdoor footwear
A hat and gloves
A water bottle
A packed lunch and snack
A spare change of clothes (highly recommended!)
Please make sure everything is labelled.
A few useful things to know
Is this a drop-off session?
Yes! You drop them off at 9am and collect them at 1pm. We'll provide the woodland adventure; you enjoy your morning.
What if there’s a storm?
We're quite fond of a bit of rain. It makes the mud considerably more interesting. We'll adapt our adventures to the weather, with safety always coming first. If conditions become unsafe, we'll let you know about any changes. In our risk assesments, if we have sustained winds over 30mph we cancel our sessions and you’ll get a full refund or you can transfer to a future session.
Does my child need to have been to Kids Adventurist before?
Absolutely not. New adventurers are very welcome. Just bring a sense of adventure and clothes that can get muddy.
What if my child needs additional support?
We want children to feel safe, comfortable and included. Please get in touch before booking to discuss any additional needs so we can work out how best to support them and if we have suitable ratio of adults to help them.
Ready for a little Christmas magic?
Give them four hours they'll remember. And give yourself four hours you probably need.
Christmas crafts. Fireside treats. Muddy adventures. Big imaginations.
All in the beautiful ancient woodland of Parkwood.
Wild. Free. Festive.
Places are limited to keep our adventures small, personal and full of freedom.
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Parkwood Details
Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm
Ages: 7–14. If you have siblings, please contact us for discount code.
Location: Parkwood Campsite - click here for directions.
Important Parent Info
Because we are based outside, as long as it’s safe to do so, to ensure the children are prepared for their day, we need to ensure that they bring:
Changes of clothes - in case they get wet in the stream!
Outdoor shoes / wellies and spare pair of trainers (if they get too wet / muddy)
Waterproof trousers / coat
Layers - lots of layers. they can take them off and store them in our dry chalet, but if it gets cold, the more layers the better
Warm hat / glove / snood / buff - keeps the cold at bay
Packed lunch - no nuts, plus a snack for morning and afternoon. We typically cook up a treat at some point, if the weather allows.
Why Families Love Us (and Keep Coming Back)
“My kids absolutely love this adventure group. They get to explore the outdoors, playing in nature all day. There are lots of child-led activities too which my kids love. The staff are super friendly and you get a fantastic email afterwards detailing all the activities the kids have completed that day. I love seeing their muddy little smiling faces at the end of the day. Long may it continue!”
This experience stands out from indoor clubs, multi-activity camps, and classroom-style holiday programs — especially for families in Brighton, Hove, Saltdean and the wider Sussex area who want something truly adventurous and nature-based. All4Kids UK
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