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A Day of River and Woodland: Kids Holiday Camp on the Beaulieu, Ages 8–14
A full-day, instructor-led outdoor programme that blends a guided paddle on the Beaulieu River with woodland skills and games—this guide explains the schedule, meeting point and what families can expect.
A Day of River and Woodland: Kids Holiday Camp on the Beaulieu, Ages 8–14.
Set on the edge of the New Forest National Park, the Kids Holiday Camp runs as a full-day outdoor programme where children split time between a guided paddle on the scenic Beaulieu River and instructor-led woodland activities—an active, supervised day designed to keep kids engaged, moving and learning in a safe natural setting.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Guided Paddle on the Beaulieu
Participants take a family-friendly paddle on the scenic Beaulieu River, led by experienced instructors for roughly 90 minutes of on-water exploration and wildlife spotting.
Bushcraft, Den Building and Woodland Games
The camp’s woodland programme includes bushcraft skills, den building, woodland crafts and team games delivered by instructors to keep children learning and active throughout the day.
A Structured Full-Day Holiday Camp
Running from 10:00–16:00, the Woodland Holiday Camp combines specialist sessions—archery, supervised free play and nature exploration—into a single well-supervised day aimed at school holidays and inset days.
What the day feels like
What the day actually feels like
Children arrive at a set meeting point, spend the morning rotating through instructor-led outdoor sessions—on-water paddling and woodland skills—and finish the day with supervised play and crafts. The programme is paced to keep kids active and engaged while maintaining a friendly, limited-size group for close supervision.
THE RIVER
Guided Paddle on the Beaulieu
Participants take a family-friendly paddle on the scenic Beaulieu River, led by experienced instructors for roughly 90 minutes of on-water exploration and wildlife spotting.
THE WOODS
Bushcraft, Den Building and Woodland Games
The camp’s woodland programme includes bushcraft skills, den building, woodland crafts and team games delivered by instructors to keep children learning and active throughout the day.
THE DAY
A Structured Full-Day Holiday Camp
Running from 10:00–16:00, the Woodland Holiday Camp combines specialist sessions—archery, supervised free play and nature exploration—into a single well-supervised day aimed at school holidays and inset days.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this camp suits — and who it doesn't.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The Woodland Holiday Camp runs as a full day from 10:00 to 16:00 (6 hours total).
All participants meet at Baileys Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7YF for check-in and briefing before activities start.
The day combines instructor-led outdoor activity blocks—on-water paddling, bushcraft, archery, den building—plus supervised free play and crafts.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Kids Holiday Camp?
The camp runs for a full day from 10:00 to 16:00 (6 hours).
Where is the meeting point?
Meet at Baileys Hard, Beaulieu, Hampshire SO42 7YF for check-in and the day’s briefing.
What ages is the camp for?
The Woodland Holiday Camp is designed for children aged 8–14.
Who operates the Kids Holiday Camp?
The programme is operated by New Forest Activities.
What activities are included in the day?
Activities include a guided paddle on the Beaulieu River, bushcraft skills, archery, woodland crafts, den building, nature exploration and supervised free play.
Is the camp suitable for beginners?
Yes. The camp welcomes children who are new to outdoor activities and provides instructor-led support throughout the day.