The Forest School Show 2026

Forest School Show, 26-27 September

Forest School Association (FSA) conference, 25-27 September

Walesby Forest, Nottinghamshire

The Forest School Show is a brand new event bringing together practitioners, trainers and organisations from across the Forest School and outdoor learning community for a collaborative gathering focused on sharing, connection and inspiration.

This year, the Forest School Association Conference will be collaborating with the Forest School Show, creating a significant moment in the calendar where the wider community can come together to explore practice, exchange ideas and reflect on developments in the field. The conference theme is Embers - the power of play.

The show will feature a series of themed villages, each highlighting different areas of outdoor learning – including bushcraft, food and outdoor cooking, arts and crafts, performing arts, storytelling, wellbeing, training and professional development and nature connection. This creates a rich, practical environment where different strands of practice can be explored side by side.

At its heart, the event is a celebration of quality Forest School and a shared mission to connect with all forms of outdoor learning, celebrating its inclusive nature and showcasing strong practice to a wider audience.

Muddy Faces will be there too, with our own dedicated Show Collaboration Trade Area located near the show entrance. This welcoming, interactive space will feature the Muddy Faces shop alongside products from The Den Kit Co. and Storm Kettles, with opportunities to browse, chat and get hands-on. Visitors will be able to enjoy product demonstrations, have-a-go activities, a children's den play zone, and fire and outdoor cooking demonstrations throughout the event.

We're aiming to create a vibrant space that showcases the products, ideas and values at the heart of Muddy Faces, while providing plenty of opportunities for visitors to get involved. Do come and find us, we'd love to see you there!