Nurturing ourselves. Nurturing each other. Nurturing the planet.

STEP OUTSIDE

Spending time outside is good for us all no matter our age. Our Step Outside workshops and events are designed to put a smile on your face come rain or shine. 

BIRTHDAYS AT THE HIVE

What better way to celebrate a birthday.
Our parties are ideal for children between 1 and 12 years of age.

Steps Ahead are excited to deliver your party at the Hive.
Select from our Birthday experiences.
You can also Hire the Hive as a party venue instead through our Hive Hire packages.

Birthdays Ages 6-12 years

TIME TO CELEBRATE

With your friends
£ £250 Up to 16 children £17.00 per child thereafter (Max 30) 2 hours.
  • Nature Activity
  • Creative Activity
  • Games
Popular

ADD A PICNIC

stay a little longer.
£ £320 Up to 16 Children £17.00 per child thereafter. (Max 30) 3 Hours
  • Nature, Creative and Games Activity
  • Extra time for a picnic (Food not provided)
  • Memento to take home for Birthday Child
Popular

Bespoke Birthday

Create your own Birthday experience
Enquire
  • Create a bespoke experience
  • Stay as long or as little as you want
Popular

Birthdays Ages 1-5 years

TIME TO CELEBRATE

With your friends
£ £250 Up to 16 children £17.00 per child thereafter (Max 30) 2 hours.
  • Sensory Play Trays
  • Story time/Parachute/Dance/Singalong
  • Nature Trail
Popular

ADD A PICNIC

stay a little longer.
£ £320 Up to 16 Children £17.00 per child thereafter. (Max 30) 3 Hours
  • Sensory Play Trays
  • Story Time/Parachute/Dance/Singalong
  • Extra time for a picnic (Food not provided)
  • Memento to take home for Birthday Child
Popular

Bespoke Birthday

Create your own Birthday experience
Enquire
  • Create a bespoke experience
  • Stay as long or as little as you want
Popular

Family Events

Enjoy the great outdoors together.

Step Outside - Family Session

Price – £8.00 per child
Siblings £7.00 (16 and under)
Adults Free
Time
10.00am – 12.00noon

Dates
Saturday 18th November 2023

🪴Step Outside – Family session 🦋Fun for all the family at The Hive this November. 🌸Time outside is good for us all no matter our age. 🌼These sessions are designed for families to ‘Step Outside’ a chance to come together in nature and participate in nature inspired activities. For all ages

Once Upon a Wish at The Hive
14th - 17th December 4.30pm and 7.30pm

Time is running out!

Can you help the animals at The Hive find their friend- Purple Tree’s light in time for Christmas?

Join Weasel, Badger, Owl, Mouse § the Hive Gardener on an outdoor, interactive adventure this December.

Price £8.95 per ticket

 

Suitable for children 3 plus

Please note:

This is an outdoor event so come dressed for the weather

Wheelchair accessible.

No pushchairs or dogs.

Join Us At The Hive Nature School

Our  programmes, events and workshops are professionally delivered by outdoor, creative, educational and well-being specialists
in a peaceful, calm and natural environment.

Each programme is designed to inspire and motivate providing fun, engaging, enriching outdoor experiences for children and adults.

Connecting with Nature

Connections

Spending time in nature can make it easier to connect and bond with oneself and understand ourselves better.

Developing skills

With all the different textures, smells sights and sounds often nature encourages imaginative play developing all sorts of skills including social skills, problem solving and self control. 

Protect our world

Children and adults who spend time in nature tend to develop a passion and care for the environment as well as a desire to protect our natural world.

Wellbeing

Research studies have shown that adults and children who are exposed to greener environments experience less anxiety and depression. 

Client Testimonials

”We had a great time. Thank-you for having us! See you again soon"
"We loved the family session. Thank-you. It far surpassed my expectations"
"Thank-you. We had the best time despite the weather and Jensen didn't want to leave"