Wharf weenies Autumn Term 2026
Forest school and early years consultant
A summary
We are continuing our fun outdoor/indoor sessions with your little ones during the autumn Term this year, and will be running on Fridays of each month, There will songs, stories, time to explore and play in the beautiful natural environment at the National Trust's Dapdune Wharf by the River Wey. Some sessions will have a theme and will include being creative with nature, enjoying the mud kitchen, crafts from natural resources and spotting wildlife around the site. We do have access to the National Trusts buildings at Dapdune Wharf, should the weather prevent us from being outside for the whole session. After the session why not pop into the site cafe for some lunch and hot drink.
Our sessions are a great way for parents and carers to meet up and allow some social connections while your children will enjoy the company of others and have the freedom to play.
As I am an external activity provider to the National Trust there is a fee.
On-line Bookings and payment need to be received before the day as i need a minimum of 4 families to run a session.
On the day bookings can be accepted but please message me on 07932 007335 (payment on the day will need to be in cash if you have not been able to use the online booking platform).
Any problems either message or email me.
Julie Johnson
Tickets
one adult and 1 toddler
Additional toddler
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one adult and 1 toddler
Additional toddler
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What you will need
The sessions during this term may have a short outdoor walk or hunt, so dress accordingly, however I am unable to put up any shelters in the orchard area and so, we have use of the historic buildings where we can have more activities set up for your little ones.
Babies in slings/prams can attend foc but once toddling they will need a ticket.
A variety of activities will be planned according to ages attending the session and the season. Our two sessions in December will be very festive and will include a number of fun festive activities, and we always finish with a surprise treat and maybe some 'snow' on these sessions.
If the NT venue needs to close due to extreme weather the session will be cancelled and your ticket can be transferred to another date or fully refunded.
At the end of the session why not stay have a drink or some lunch at the National Trust tea shop, and enjoy the new play area.
As these sessions are fairly new, if you are able to spread the word to encourage others to come along that would be amazing. Thank you in advance and looking forward to seeing you all.
SEND accessibility checklist
1:1 care
2:1 care
Qualified to administer medication
Epilepsy trained
Secure environment
Accessible toilet
Assist with personal care and toileting
Hoist and changing bench
Sensory or quiet spaces
Makaton trained
PECS trained
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About your mentor
Forest school and early years consultant
Forest school and early years consultant
I have been working in the early years sector for around 30 years, I trained as a forest school leader in 2009, and now Chair of Surrey Forest School Association. I have a love for all things Forest School, stories, puppets and creativity outdoors. I am a published author - "Developing Creativity and Curiosity outdoors in early years" with Routledge;, and I recently became a Grandma - so going to have lots more fun with my granddaughter! Now setting up for some new adventures by running Wharf Weenies at the wonderful National Trust centre at Dapdune Wharf Guildford, where I will continue my love of the wonderful outdoors for parents, carers and their toddlers. Hope to see you soon, Best wishes, Julie Johnson
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Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
If the venue or organiser has to cancel you will be notified and you will be offered an alternative session date.
My experience consists of a leisure activity, on a specific date(s), and therefore the 14-day ‘cooling off period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 does not apply.
