Outdoor learning resources

Norfolk Spring Outdoors

Welcome to the Norfolk Spring Outdoors resource pack. Norfolk has a fantastic variety of natural places to discover, explore and have adventures. Lifelong learning comes from memorable experiences and Spring is a perfect time to get outdoors, explore within your school grounds, and spend time together outdoors with friends and family.

These activities have been collated by our Outdoor Learning Teams with a range of different activity ideas and website links to guide you on your adventures.

Evidence shows that being in a natural environment has a positive effect upon wellbeing and we have grouped our activity ideas according to the ‘5 ways of Wellbeing’ to help you choose a balanced journey.

• Introduction to Norfolk Spring Outdoors
• Norfolk Spring Outdoors – Discover Your Local Area
• Norfolk Spring Outdoors – Supporting plants
• Norfolk Spring Outdoors – Supporting wildlife
• Norfolk Spring Outdoors – Re-emerging life
• Norfolk Spring Outdoors – Easter

We would love to see and hear about your adventures, so why not share them on our social media with any top tips for other families;

Wherever you explore and whatever you discover, enjoy the outdoors, safely & responsibly for a memorable experience with family and friends. Have fun being active outdoors and immerse yourself in nature, to support your health and wellbeing.

Have a fantastic Norfolk Spring Outdoors!

The Outdoor Learning Team

2021 Norfolk Outdoors Calendar

The Outdoor Learning Teams based at Holt Hall and Whitlingham Adventure have created an interactive calendar with local and national themes to help schools engage with outdoor learning throughout the year.

• Norfolk Outdoors Calendar 2021

The calendar will be updated as dates for 2021 are announced so pop back here to check for updates.

If there are any dates that you are aware of which we have missed or events you would like to see on the calendar, please email whitlingham@educatorsolutions.org.uk.

As always we love to see what adventures, so please share them on our social media platforms;

Wishing you all a fabulous 2021.

Best wishes,

The Outdoor Learning Team

Norfolk Christmas Outdoors

Welcome to the Norfolk Christmas Outdoors resource pack, this pack has been collated by the Outdoor Learning Team based at Holt Hall and Whitlingham Adventure, with a range of different activity ideas and website links to guide you on your adventures. 

Evidence shows that being in a natural environment has a positive effect upon wellbeing and we have grouped our activity ideas according to the ‘5 ways of Wellbeing’ to help you choose a balanced journey.

• Introduction to Norfolk Christmas Outdoors
• Norfolk Christmas Outdoors
• Countdown to Christmas with our activity Advent Calendar

We would love to see and hear about your adventures, so why not share them on our social media with any top tips for other families;

Wherever you explore and whatever you discover, enjoy the outdoors, safely & responsibly for a memorable experience with family and friends. Have fun being active outdoors and immerse yourself in nature, to support your health and wellbeing.

Have a fantastic Norfolk Christmas Outdoors!

The Outdoor Learning Team

Norfolk Autumn Outdoors

Welcome to the Norfolk Autumn Outdoors resource pack. Norfolk has a fantastic variety of natural places to discover, explore and have adventures. Lifelong learning comes from memorable experiences and Autumn is a perfect time to get outdoors, explore within your school grounds, and spend time together outdoors with friends and family.

These activities have been collated by the Outdoor Learning Team based at Holt Hall and Whitlingham Adventure, with a range of different activity ideas and website links to guide you on your adventures.

Evidence shows that being in a natural environment has a positive effect upon wellbeing and we have grouped our activity ideas according to the ‘5 ways of Wellbeing’ to help you choose a balanced journey.

• Introduction to Norfolk Autumn Outdoors
• Back to School
• Changing Seasons
• Out and About in Autumn
• Autumn Rainy Days

We would love to see and hear about your adventures, so why not share them on our social media with any top tips for other families;

Wherever you explore and whatever you discover, enjoy the outdoors, safely & responsibly for a memorable experience with family and friends. Have fun being active outdoors and immerse yourself in nature, to support your health and wellbeing.

Have a fantastic Norfolk Autumn Outdoors!

The Outdoor Learning Team

Norfolk Summer Outdoors

Norfolk has a fantastic variety of natural places to discover, explore and have family adventures. Lifelong learning comes from memorable experiences and the summer holidays are the perfect time to get outdoors, explore and spend time together with friends and family.

This pack has been collated by the Outdoor Learning Team based at Holt Hall and Whitlingham Adventure, with a range of different activity ideas and website links to guide you on your adventures. We have created separate resources for a variety of special Norfolk habitats to explore.

Evidence shows that being in a natural environment has a positive effect upon wellbeing and we have grouped our activity ideas according to the ‘5 ways of Wellbeing’, to help you choose a balanced journey. 

• Introduction to Norfolk Summer Outdoors
• Explore Woodland and Trees
• Explore the Beach
• Explore Footpaths and Trails
• Explore Pond, Lake or Broad
• Explore Garden or Park
• Explore Little Stream or Running Water
• Explore Rainy Days

We would love to see and hear about your adventures, so why not share them on our social media with any top tips for other families;

Wherever you explore and whatever you discover, enjoy the outdoors, safely & responsibly for a memorable experience with family and friends. Have fun being active outdoors and immerse yourself in nature, to support your health and wellbeing.

Have a fantastic Norfolk Summer Outdoors!

The Outdoor Learning Team