Bluebell Club is a woodland playgroup for children aged 2-4, together with their grown-ups.
These Friday morning groups are currently full, but you can be on the cancellation list. There may be room on the Acorn Folk group on Tuesdays - ask to check!
These Friday morning groups are currently full, but you can be on the cancellation list. There may be room on the Acorn Folk group on Tuesdays - ask to check!
We are a group that meets on fortnightly (ish) Fridays, all year round, at the beautiful private Bluebell Walk woods at Arlington.
Explore the magical woodland and watch the changing seasons. There will be discovering, storytelling, creating, something to take home and skills to learn and develop.
You can come to any session as a one-off for £7.50, or you can book any six sessions (you don't need to specify which, if you're not sure) for £39, saving £6.
From February 2026, the sessions will go up slightly to £8.50 for one and £43 for six (saving £8).
You'll need to book and pay in advance - contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or [email protected]
I run 2 different Friday groups, each running fortnightly. Both are Friday morning, 10.30-12.
Pick the group that works for you and get to know your new little friends. I also run groups on Tuesdays - Acorn Folk.
Explore the magical woodland and watch the changing seasons. There will be discovering, storytelling, creating, something to take home and skills to learn and develop.
You can come to any session as a one-off for £7.50, or you can book any six sessions (you don't need to specify which, if you're not sure) for £39, saving £6.
From February 2026, the sessions will go up slightly to £8.50 for one and £43 for six (saving £8).
You'll need to book and pay in advance - contact Sarah on 07887 556336 or [email protected]
I run 2 different Friday groups, each running fortnightly. Both are Friday morning, 10.30-12.
Pick the group that works for you and get to know your new little friends. I also run groups on Tuesdays - Acorn Folk.
Summer holidays.... there are events suitable for 2 to 15 year-olds you can book during the summer break.
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Friday A week group (AM only)
Jan 9 Gruffalo's child Jan 23 Musical woods Feb 6 Owl babies Feb 27 Mouse on the river Mar 13 Train Trail Mar 27 EXTRA SESSION - Peter Rabbit - needs to be booked separately as there are limited spaces April 17 Bog Baby (Abbots Wood) May 1 Elmer the Elephant (Wild Weald) May 15 The Hungry Caterpillar June 5 Counting creatures June 19 Freddy Frog July 3 Mouse picnic July 17 EXTRA SESSION - to book separately |
Friday B week group (AM only)
Jan 16 Gruffalo's child Jan 30 Musical woods Feb 13 Owl babies Mar 6 Mouse on the river Mar 20 Train Trail Mar 27 EXTRA SESSION - Peter Rabbit - needs to be booked separately as there are limited spaces April 24 Bog Baby (Abbots Wood) May 8 Elmer the Elephant (Wild Weald) May 22 The Hungry Caterpillar June 12 Counting creatures June 26 Freddy frog July 10 Mouse picnic July 17 EXTRA SESSION - to book separately |
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The Bluebell Club follows a similar format each time: We welcome the children and their grown-ups in the yard, remind them of what they need to be careful of in the woods, introduce the theme for the day and set off into the woods.
Often there is a story element, and the story might begin at the entrance to the woods. Quite often we collect natural materials on our way into the woods, or search for hidden toys, or clues, along the route.
We sometimes look for signs of animals, or do a small game or activity along the way. It's nice to repeat things we've done before, so the children get a familiarity with the wood, see how things change, watch things appear or disappear and so on.
We usually then do the main activity of the session, followed by a snack in the woods at a sitting spot, where I provide drinks for grown ups and children. Sometimes there is a story here too, and this is usually followed by something to make to take home.
It's all done at a 2 year old's pace, and there's no requirement to stay right with the group all the time if something else takes your notice. What's great about the Bluebell Wood is that we have it all to ourselves, there are no passers by or dog walkers - it's truly magical!
WHEN IS IT?
Morning groups 10.30am - 12.00noon, afternoon group 12.45-2.15, at Arlington Bluebell Wood. Please arrive in time for a prompt start.
PAYMENT
As the club is getting busier, I now ask for payment by 8pm on the Wednesday of the week you are planning to come. Sometimes I think I am expecting a full session, but then not everyone comes, and I have turned away other people.
If you can't make it through illness, small children being what they are, please let me know by 6pm the night before and I will forward the payment to another session. Paid bookings that are cancelled after that or on the day cannot be carried forward, I'm sorry.
You can pay for one off sessions at £7.50, or book six (don't have to be consecutive) for £6.50 each, so £39.
From February 2026, the sessions will go up slightly to £8.50 for one and £42 for six (saving £9).
Often there is a story element, and the story might begin at the entrance to the woods. Quite often we collect natural materials on our way into the woods, or search for hidden toys, or clues, along the route.
We sometimes look for signs of animals, or do a small game or activity along the way. It's nice to repeat things we've done before, so the children get a familiarity with the wood, see how things change, watch things appear or disappear and so on.
We usually then do the main activity of the session, followed by a snack in the woods at a sitting spot, where I provide drinks for grown ups and children. Sometimes there is a story here too, and this is usually followed by something to make to take home.
It's all done at a 2 year old's pace, and there's no requirement to stay right with the group all the time if something else takes your notice. What's great about the Bluebell Wood is that we have it all to ourselves, there are no passers by or dog walkers - it's truly magical!
WHEN IS IT?
Morning groups 10.30am - 12.00noon, afternoon group 12.45-2.15, at Arlington Bluebell Wood. Please arrive in time for a prompt start.
PAYMENT
As the club is getting busier, I now ask for payment by 8pm on the Wednesday of the week you are planning to come. Sometimes I think I am expecting a full session, but then not everyone comes, and I have turned away other people.
If you can't make it through illness, small children being what they are, please let me know by 6pm the night before and I will forward the payment to another session. Paid bookings that are cancelled after that or on the day cannot be carried forward, I'm sorry.
You can pay for one off sessions at £7.50, or book six (don't have to be consecutive) for £6.50 each, so £39.
From February 2026, the sessions will go up slightly to £8.50 for one and £42 for six (saving £9).
[email protected] 07887 556336