--- title: "Within The Wood — Rated 5.0 from 59 Parent Reviews" description: "Within The Wood, a nursery in Stanbury — Rated 5.0 by 59 parents. See opening hours, fees, photos, parent reviews and contact details on Nursery Advice." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "WebSite", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. Ofsted ratings, fees, opening hours, parent reviews and inspection history — all in one place.", "inLanguage": "en-GB", "potentialAction": { "@type": "SearchAction", "target": { "@type": "EntryPoint", "urlTemplate": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk/search?q={search_term_string}" }, "query-input": "required name=search_term_string" } }, { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Organization", "name": "Nursery Advice", "url": "https://www.nurseryadvice.co.uk", "description": "Search and compare UK nurseries. 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The foraging was fun and informal. Great to meet others and share a foraged meal together. Highly recommend! Suitable for all levels.", "datePublished": "2024-06-11T06:45:16.146113Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Ruth Boo" }, "reviewBody": "Within the Wood, owned by Joe and Imi, is a fantastic forest school. There love for the outdoors create a perfect environment for children thrive. Our son loves going. Highly recommended!", "datePublished": "2025-11-05T16:54:56.712639419Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "John Parkin" }, "reviewBody": "Had a joint birthday party for my 9 and 12 year olds. 13 mixed aged children sliding, hunting, hiding, zip-lining, playing, firing arrows, toasting marshmallows and generally having a blast for two outdoor hours of fun and games.\n\nI can’t recommend Joe and Within The Wood highly enough. Totally on the right level with the children, sets clear boundaries within which the children are free to do as they choose and a relaxed manner which belies the hard work put in to make the experience an engaging one for everyone there.\n\n10/10 We will be back 😊 🤩 😎 👏", "datePublished": "2021-10-02T20:12:06.025861Z", "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "Review", "reviewRating": { "@type": "Rating", "ratingValue": 5, "bestRating": 5, "worstRating": 1 }, "author": { "@type": "Person", "name": "Natasha Eyers" }, "reviewBody": "Within the wood is absolutely amazing!! Joe and all the staff are brilliant, friendly, approachable and absolutely amazing role models. Both of my children (8 and 6 years) adore going every week and ask everyday when they are next going. They have learnt so much from archery to axe throwing to plant identification. They love being able to cook with what they have foraged and always come home full of memories (and full of mud!). 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[Yorkshire and The Humber](/search?region=Yorkshire+and+The+Humber) 4. Within The Wood # Within The Wood Compare Contact Nursery Ofsted rating unavailable · 5.0 (59 parent reviews) · Ponden Wood, Ponden Lane, Stanbury, BD22 0HR · Bradford Number of places — Age range — Last inspected — Local authority Bradford About - About - Pricing - Ofsted - Reviews - FAQ - [About](#about) - [Pricing](#pricing) - [Ofsted](#ofsted) - [Reviews](#reviews) - [FAQ](#faq) Email Nursery ## About this day nursery Within The Wood offers immersive nature experiences for individuals of all ages within the scenic environment of Keighley, West Yorkshire. Their primary goal is to foster holistic well-being through engaging, hands-on outdoor activities. The organisation provides a diverse range of programmes, including popular Forest School sessions for children, woodland parties for celebrations, and exhilarating activities like archery in a natural setting. They also host well-being sessions and highly-rated School Holiday Camps. Beyond offerings for children, Within The Wood caters to adults with bespoke corporate events, team-building days, and special functions like stag or hen parties, even bringing their unique experiences to off-site locations. The dedicated team of Forest School practitioners, led by founder Joe Drury and director Imi Drury-Gavins, are passionate about promoting outdoor engagement and are qualified in various outdoor skills, first aid, and safeguarding. Our ethos Within The Wood provides immersive nature experiences with a focus on holistic well-being through outdoor activities. They are inspired by Forest School principles, with a dedicated team passionate about promoting outdoor engagement. Forest School Outdoor Education Holiday Camps Corporate Events Archery & Axe Throwing ## Pricing & funding Fees start from a baseline rate per child. Detailed session structures, age bands, and specific inclusions are not specified in the available information. ## Key facts Age range All ages ## Parent Reviews of Within The Wood 5.0 (59) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocKU9qXy7J8pvnVasnwWvW_Wy5jcV1ObJlPmwAL6-xvSIDVyApg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Debbie Harvie a year ago My son has such a good experience at forest school every Saturday we just had to book on to the foraging class as a whole family! The foraging was fun and informal. Great to meet others and share a foraged meal together. Highly recommend! Suitable for all levels. [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUR6bFl6TUhREAE!2m1!1s0x487bef6102888695:0x11797d9cd2abc7c6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIk6VSzBM76zlXglWXAsyVmuJHx6McdR6cOSIV24T3QlMwSgg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Ruth Boo 6 months ago Within the Wood, owned by Joe and Imi, is a fantastic forest school. There love for the outdoors create a perfect environment for children thrive. Our son loves going. Highly recommended! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tkT2NtcExUM1JpV2toTVVDMVlTMHRDYUVkc1luYxAB!2m1!1s0x487bef6102888695:0x11797d9cd2abc7c6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocId9mSisIRu9TkGRZzUlviJUvlIeGJSS0md5Z6iLQChXLwPjg=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) John Parkin 4 years ago Had a joint birthday party for my 9 and 12 year olds. 13 mixed aged children sliding, hunting, hiding, zip-lining, playing, firing arrows, toasting marshmallows and generally having a blast for two outdoor hours of fun and games. I can’t recommend Joe and Within The Wood highly enough. Totally on the right level with the children, sets clear boundaries within which the children are free to do as they choose and a relaxed manner which belies the hard work put in to make the experience an engaging one for everyone there. 10/10 We will be back 😊 🤩 😎 👏 [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ2c2VpSDlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x487bef6102888695:0x11797d9cd2abc7c6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a/ACg8ocIpTxEW6_9jLQcpK6bKURWIKKITipgE_4WJw12HvC2gaEgspQ=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo) Natasha Eyers 11 months ago Within the wood is absolutely amazing!! Joe and all the staff are brilliant, friendly, approachable and absolutely amazing role models. Both of my children (8 and 6 years) adore going every week and ask everyday when they are next going. They have learnt so much from archery to axe throwing to plant identification. They love being able to cook with what they have foraged and always come home full of memories (and full of mud!). I would 100% recommend this group to anyone! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VQLXJpcFd3bHFIX1RREAE!2m1!1s0x487bef6102888695:0x11797d9cd2abc7c6) ![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/a-/ALV-UjV0-v8-ymoWRu82laV4bdmpWRCjhwnG3E2_42TXG_bzd5_6cdhm=s128-c0x00000000-cc-rp-mo-ba2) jill fraser 2 years ago Harry had his 5th birthday here and absolutely loved it, Joe is brilliant with the children keeping them safe but allowing them the freedom to be 'proper kids' Loads of activities to suit their age, Joe's enthusiasm is infectious, all in all a fabulous party what ever the weather they will have a brilliant time. book it you won't regret it!! [Read on Google](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m6!14m5!1m4!2m3!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ5aVpTR0J3EAE!2m1!1s0x487bef6102888695:0x11797d9cd2abc7c6) Reviews from Google for Within The Wood. [See all on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=1259175683329607622&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) ### Official Ofsted Report Independent inspection of Within The Wood [Download full report (PDF)](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807071)[View on Ofsted.gov.uk](https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/2807071) Visit or enquire ### Book a show-around Most settings reply within 48 hours. 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