Home Educators

We run a monthly home ed group at Great Dixter.

Sessions focus on seasonal activity in the garden and woods and include art, cooking, and science as well as a forest school approach to learning in the woods, with learners developing their own ideas and themes.

£20 for a family with more than one child, £10 for single child families, and include snacks which we make, activities and facilitation by education officer, Catherine.

The group will be mixed age. 
Sessions will start at 10am and finish at 1:30.

Sessions are planned for: 18^th March, 22^nd April, 13^th May, 17^th June, 

15^th July, 19^th August, 23^rd September, 14^th October, 18^th November, 9^th December. 

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13th May 2025

May’s session will include a visit to the garden looking for bumblebees, some biodiversity studies around the education room including pond dipping and a bit more gardening including lots of watering.

We will make some Singing Hinnies https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/discover/food/recipes/cakes-bakes-desserts/cragside-singing-hinnie 

to have in the woods and cook on the fire. I’ll also get hold of some clay that we can use to make some green people faces in the woods.

There will be coffee and tea for adults,  and squash for the kids, a story for anyone who is interested and some all round free-flow fun. 

The link to book is here

The session will end at 1:30 so it’s probably a good idea to bring a packed lunch. 

Please note that the paths in the woods are quite narrow and tricky with buggies: slings are preferred. 

Please be aware that Great Dixter is responsible for ensuring that all sites and activities are risk assessed and fit for purpose and you are responsible for direct supervision of your children while attending this session. Please read the health and safety information on our website before attending a session.