Forest School Yurts
A natural base for outdoor learning, all year round
Forest School is about curiosity, confidence, and connection to the natural world. A traditional Mongolian yurt provides a warm, sheltered, and inspiring base that supports outdoor learning — whatever the weather.
At Yurt Specialists, we work with forest schools, outdoor educators, and woodland settings to create yurts that sit lightly in the landscape while offering practical comfort, safety, and flexibility.
Why a yurt works so well for Forest School
Forest School learning happens outdoors — but children also need a place to gather, reflect, warm up, and feel secure.
A yurt offers:
- A weatherproof shelter without losing the outdoor feel
- A calm, circular space that supports group connection
- A flexible base for storytelling, craft, reflection, and planning
- A natural structure that blends into woodland and rural sites
It becomes a home base, not a classroom — supporting learning that flows between indoors and out.
Supporting child-led, nature-based learning
Forest School values independence, resilience, and hands-on exploration. Yurts naturally complement this approach by providing:
- Space for small-group activities and circle time
- A warm area for younger children or extended sessions
- Shelter for tool use, natural crafts, and creative work
- A quiet environment for reflection, regulation, and storytelling
The circular shape removes hierarchy and encourages shared experience, aligning beautifully with Forest School principles.
Designed for outdoor and woodland settings
Our yurts are well suited to forest and rural locations:
- Strong timber frames and breathable natural materials
- Insulated felt for comfort in colder months
- Options for wood-burning stoves, flooring, and ventilation
- Minimal ground impact compared with permanent buildings
Many Forest School providers appreciate that yurts can be adapted, relocated, or expanded as programmes grow.
A few successful cases:
- Motcombe School and more …
Used by a wide range of Forest School settings
Our Forest School yurts are used by:
- Early years and nursery forest schools
- Primary schools with Forest School programmes
- Independent outdoor learning providers
- Community woodland projects
- SEND and therapeutic outdoor education settings
Whether you run weekly sessions or full-time outdoor provision, a yurt offers reliability without compromising ethos.
A practical, supportive approach
We understand the realities of Forest School delivery — changing sites, funding cycles, and evolving needs.
We can help with:
- Choosing the right size and layout
- Advice on siting in woodland or open land
- Heating and seasonal use considerations
- Delivery and installation planning
- Long-term care and maintenance
Our aim is to support your programme, not over-specify or over-complicate.
Explore further
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👉 Want to discuss your Forest School setting?
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How Motcombe School Installed Their Forest School Yurt (Self-Build Video)
Inside the Yurt: Creative Learning at Motcombe School
