Robin Hood Activity Day

Robin Hood – Myths and Legends Outdoor Experience for KS1 & KS2

Bring the legend of Robin Hood to life and let your pupils experience what it was like to live as an outlaw in the woods.
The ancient woodland at Outdoor Elements provides the perfect setting for re-enacting life in Sherwood Forest.

This Robin Hood outdoor activity experience gives children the chance to try the essential skills Robin Hood and his Merry Men would have needed, while supporting KS1 and KS2 history learning, and also the creative writing element of the national curriculum.

Session 1: Archery – Battle the Sheriff’s Men

Children practise Robin Hood’s most famous skill: shooting a bow and arrow.

Learn to use real bows and arrows
Aim at targets
Play themed games to defeat the Sheriff’s men

Session 2: Hideout Building – Create Your Forest Den

Working as a team, pupils build their own woodland hideout.

Use tarps, ropes, and natural materials
Design a den big enough for their whole gang
Add seats, a fire area, and sleeping space
Protect the hideout from the Sheriff’s men before the “storm” arrives

Timings:

We are open 9.30am – 4.00pm and we can design a programme to fit your timings within our operating hours.

Please specify your times when making an enquiry.

Session 3: Forest Trail – Navigate Like an Outlaw

Children explore the forest trails just like Robin Hood.

Use maps to navigate the woodland
Find checkpoints along the route
Discover characters from the legendary tales

Session 4: Fire Lighting & Friar Tuck’s Feast – Bread Making

Pupils learn traditional fire lighting and medieval cooking skills.

Forage for natural materials for fire lighting
Use flint and steel to spark a flame
Follow a medieval recipe to bake delicious bread
Cook the dough on a stick over the open fire
Drizzle with Friar Tuck’s special honey for a delicious finish

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Why Schools Choose Outdoor Elements

Infants had an amazing day at Outdoor Elements travelling back in time to live like Robin Hood. We went orienteering, became expert archers, made an amazing hideout in the forest and baked bread in Friar Tuck’s kitchen.

Bolton by Bowland CE Primary School

Each activity met my expectations and the learning outcomes exceeded expectations. Overall, I was so impressed. All the children and staff had a brilliant day of learning and fun.

Barrowford Primary School

Additional Info

Outdoor Elements Activities Limited was established in 2001.
Registered centre at LCC (EV231).
All instructors are fully trained/qualified in the activity, have been DBS cleared and first-aid trained.
All activities are instructor-led.
Outdoor Elements staff will provide all activity, safety and emergency equipment.
Written risk assessments are available for all activities.
We hold Professional Indemnity, Civil Liability & Employers Liability Insurance cover.
We do not hold an AALS license. This is because none of the fantastic activities we offer to schools or groups of young people under the age of 18 (not accompanied by a parent/carer) come under current licensing regulations.