Muddy Tots Go Wild Forest School Ballynahinch County Down Wild play at it’s best!

Join Muddy Tots Go Wild Forest School in Ballynahinch County Down for an unforgettable wild play experience. Swing in tree hammocks, explore the mud kitchen, go on mini-beast hunts, and create muddy pictures. Meet Sparky the friendly dragon and learn how to use his fire. Finish the session with toasted marshmallows, story time, and a hot chocolate. Don’t miss this perfect little wild adventure!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes - We offer an excellent forest school for young intrepid adventurers.
    The forest school is along a scenic 1.4km nature trail and is located approx. 10mins walk from the main car park. The forest school Ballynahinch is located in a dense beech tree woodland and has two tiers. The upper tier is covered by a large tent…
What's Included
  • Tea and coffee
  • Crafting tools, paints etc
  • Snacks
Additional Information

Experience the pinnacle of natural play!
What discoveries await you in the forest today? Numerous hidden treasures are to be found in our secluded glade for your youngster to delve into. Activities range from swaying in the hammocks hanging from the trees to stirring up concoctions in the earth kitchen. Engage in mini-beast searches and make dirt art….

Location
BallyBurren Outdoor Escapes
Dromore Road
Please arrive at our main car park 10mins before start time. Our forest leader will meet you there and take you to our forest school, which is a 10min walk along a scenic trail.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Lorna_brownlee18
May 12, 2025
Brilliant party! - We came here for my daughter's 4th birthday party! Such gorgeous surroundings and really attentive staff. Thank you to David for his brilliant forest school, he very quickly adapted to meet the children's needs. Brilliant day and will be back soon!
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W9041qcnicolac
Apr 17, 2025
Hidden gem, worth a wee visit. - I had never heard of this little hidden gem until I was looking something different to do for my daughter birthday and I’m so glad I found it. We took 15 (min 10) kids (3-6 year olds) to the forest school were David our instructor/big kid taught us how to build dens, make s’mores and generally entertained us for 2 hours on a rather wet day, (No bad days just bad clothing be prepared) he was brilliant. Because of the rain we used the Marquee for the party food, and face painting (these were extra) but so worth it, no hassle and kids loved and ate everything. Due to the weather the staff and owner had to make some changes but it didn’t take from the experience and all were very accommodating and friendly. We will definitely be back.
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Ljtraveller1985
Aug 21, 2024
Highly recommend - Excellent experience. My two loved being in the woods doing all sorts of different activities. Guide was very knowledgeable and great with kids
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Eilidhgilmour71
Jul 27, 2024
Toddler fun - Fantastic fun for adult and child. Great use of natural resources for children to learn and play in an original experimenting, incidental and safe way. Toasting marshmallows on the fire adds to the experience
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Adnavn
Jul 22, 2024
July 24 - My child loved it. I would recommend it. I would advise that the return walk back to the car park seemed longer than the original route to the forest school area and if you need to get back to your car quickly with a tired tot , return the way you came. David was lovely and engaging with the children. My child loved the fire side marshmallows and water play.
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I5791rjjessicaw
Jul 20, 2024
Loved our first experience of Muddy Tots! - Thoroughly enjoyed our first Muddy Tots experience! The ranger looked after us throughout; there was a good mix of adult-led activities and free play for the kids. Beautiful scenery and the time disappeared. Cute wee alpaca food vending machine we used to feed the alpacas too. Would definitely recommend, worth the money!
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Katybg5741or
Jul 17, 2024
Fantastic - Fantastic from start to finish. Loads to do for the kids, my two are 2 and 6 and they both loved it 😍 the guide that was with us was extremely attentive and fantastic with the parents and kids 100% recommend
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248cristina_
Jul 13, 2024
Amazing experience - We have booked the forest school and my daughter loved it. It was fun, interactive, our ranger was very helpful and patient. We will be definitely coming back in August even though it’s quite a drive fr where we live but it’s totally worth it.
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Emmatwin2015
Jul 10, 2024
An amazing place to visit! - Fabulous! 'that was like one of the best times', said my nephew. Lovely opportunities that are possible...den building,making fires, water play, whistle making, chilling on hammocks, toasting mallows....no matter what the weather's like this is still enjoyable (we had a 4 year old and a ten year old). We had torrential rain in July but we were all suited and booted for the elements!
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Jessicaelizajoe
Jun 16, 2024
Lovely morning in nature - I booked my daughter (nearly 4) in for a forest school session in June and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Firstly I would like to say I was disappointed that she was the only one there on our day however, that was from no fault of the companies. The upside to there being cancellations was that my daughter got to potter around and get a feel for the place herself and being autistic sometimes the first visit to a new place is better done when quiet and at her own pace. We had David as our teacher and he was very good with my little one, she can't wait for her next session to see the man who helped her make fairy fire with a real dragons tooth and gave her a wasp cocoon that's she's been guarding ever so carefully! I learned a lot myself which I doubt would have happened if he was focused on lots of little ones so I'm thankful for those nuggets of information. We have booked in again for the end of the month and then every week of July, I can't wait to see what else is on the cards. At the end of your session you walk back to the car park on the scenic trail where you can stop off at the coffee trailer for a coffee or a hot chocolate and to feed the alpacas (bring £1 change for the food machine). Also, keep an eye out for the fairy doors on your way and make sure to stomp over the bridges to ward off any trolls that may be hiding under them. Would thoroughly recommend, definitely worth the money and if you book a few sessions in a block you get a discount which is always a nice treat.
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From $7
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).