Welcome to Fraxini

Engaging outdoor educational activities for school groups.

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Ashridge Estate, Fraxini offers unforgettable outdoor education experiences for children aged 3 upwards. Whether it’s discovering minibeasts, building dens or creating art from nature, we make learning outside exciting and meaningful.

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ACTIVITIES

Connecting Learning with Nature

Fraxini offers outdoor educational activity days in a beautiful woodland setting. Fostering a love for nature through engaging, curriculum-linked workshops, the activities are designed for school groups of all ages, as well as nursery groups aged 3 upwards. Come and see how nature inspires curiosity, creativity and learning.

Activities and Curriculum

What workshops do you offer?
Our sessions support KS1 and KS2 science (Green Plants and Animals, including Humans), natural art and den building (linked to D&T).

Can activities be tailored to our topic?
Absolutely! We’re all qualified teachers - just let us know your theme and we’ll adapt the day where possible.

How long do activities last?
Activities are open-ended and follow the children’s engagement levels - anything from 5 to 30 minutes.

Do you offer pond dipping?
No, we no longer have access to a pond near the Bunkhouse.

Can we do a self-led visit to Ashridge?
No. The National Trust asks that self-led school visits go to Dunstable Downs instead.

Can we climb the Monument?
Yes, but it requires a 2-mile round trip and advance booking is essential.

Why do we stay in one woodland area?
To protect Ashridge’s delicate ecosystem. The National Trust limits group activity to areas like Rail Copse, which contains non-native trees and is earmarked for replanting. Learn more via the Protecting Our Roots section on the Ashridge Estate website.

Do you offer pre-visit or classroom resources?
We can provide:

A timetable
Photos of the Bunkhouse and woodland to support preparation
Post-visit ideas for classroom use
Note: Teaching resources are currently limited.