Family Days at By Nature's Way
Child-led play on a family farm
Outdoor Learning Through Play
By Nature's Way hopes these sessions allow the space for outdoor play, curiosity, and a shared experience for parent/carer and child.
These sessions invite children to explore freely —encouraging them to see and listen to what shows up when they are allowed to imagine, create, move and experience a relationship with the land.
These sessions are not childcare. They are an opportunity for families or parent and child to be together outside in a relaxed, playful, unstructured environment. The adults start to slow down as the child leads the session.
What Might a Session Look Like?
Open-ended outdoor play
Brushing the ponies
Sitting with the herd
Observing the animals
Draw or write stories about them
Sing together
Feeding the animals
If right time of day
Story telling & writing
Imaginative role play
What animal am I? Led by kids
Watch clouds & listen to birds
Picnic making & eating
Time with animals
Nature exploration & making
Den building
Quiet time near water
Sessions are seasonal, recreational, and shaped by curiosity rather than instruction. Children are free to move between activities and follow their own interests accompanied by family member at ALL times.
Practical Details & Pricing
Ages
Approximately 4–11 years old welcome
Format
Session-based (not drop-off) - Essential parent/carer remain with child for the whole session
Location
Wiltshire
Pricing
£25–£35 per child (session dependent)
Important to Know
- By Nature's Way is a family farm. The land includes animals, uneven ground, water, weather, and natural materials.
- Parent-present: These are not drop-off sessions. Parents or carers stay on site and remain responsible for their children at all times.
- Play-led: Sessions are unstructured and shaped by children's curiosity encouraging creativity and imagination.
- Not childcare: This is recreational outdoor play, not formal education or care.
- A family farm: Expect mud, uneven ground, weather, animals, and water.
- Dress for outdoors: Clothes that can get muddy and wet are encouraged.
Ready to Slow Down and Play?
If you're looking for relaxed, outdoor time where families can slow down together and find a little bit of magic, please get in touch. You can come as a family or you can create your own group of adults and kids… or you can join invitation days when they happen.
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