I can not recommend highly enough The Shepherds Hut Outdoor Day Nursery. My son’s both came here during the summer holidays for summer camp and loved it. If your son or daughter loves the outdoors, bugs, getting dirty, all weathers and my sons favourite part of the day, the fire pit and marshmallows then this is the place! The staff are fantastic and great with the children.
 

"I cannot reiterate how much we love The Shepherd's Hut . Every one of your staff members has always been outstanding. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Thank you so much for, we are very grateful."

Both my boys have attended Shepherds Hut since they were very young. My youngest joined Baby Barn when he was only a few months old. They have both loved it since the moment they arrived. We never had any issues with leaving them and they have always been so excited when we tell them it's a forest school day. Our journeys home from the Shepherds Hut have become my favourite time with the boys as they would be so excited to tell me all about their day. The staff have always been happy, professional, fun and caring. The setting is wonderful with the cosy yurt and lovely Baby Barn. I couldn't ask for anything more and I cannot fault this setting. We would have them there five days a week if we could, it's only our personal logistics that stop this from being the case. Thank you Shepherds Hut for always taking such good care of my babies, we will miss you enormously.

Our daughter bounds out at the end of the day full of enthusiasm for what she has done. Her sleep, mood and appetite have all improved!

The nursery staff made my 4-year-old son feel welcome and happy from the moment he arrived on his first day. The day is well-structured, and I love the balance between free play (great variety of activities to choose from), and communal times when they eat, sing and chat together. He learnt lots about nature and the environment by harvesting potatoes, digging and having campfires. He went in all sorts of weathers and always had a fantastic time being outside the whole time. All the staff knew who he was after just one session and made me feel like they really got to know him and care for him. He made lovely friends, and at the end of every day, he told me it had been "great"! He is starting school now, but we hope to be back in the holidays.

Our sons genuinely think that they go to nursery at 'Never Never Land', not only because of the amazing dens that they build, or the adventures that they go on daily but because "all the boys and girls are always so happy". This nursery is simply magical and the staff strive so hard to ensure that our 
boys have the fullest childhood possible. We would recommend it full-heartedly.
 

Both my sons have attended the holiday club at Shepherds Hut for 2-years. They both love it there. They do a wide range of different activities, and I think it’s great that a lot of them are child-led. It’s such a fun experience for them. My youngest has made lots of friends during his sessions there. 
My eldest son has additional needs and the staff have been absolutely fantastic with him. It’s one of the only places I feel totally relaxed about him being without me there. I know he’s engaged in lots of activities and well looked after. I can’t recommend the holiday club enough, and we will definitely be coming each Easter and summer.
 

I would highly recommend The Shepherds Hut, my 2 boys have been attending the holiday club for 2 summers and absolutely love the adventure and the experience they provide. They always come home beaming about different activities and are full of knowledge about the environment around us. The teachers are lovely and genuinely care and support all the children.

"What you have created at The Shepherd's Hut is very special and I hope it continues to be a sucess. You have given us all lots of memories!"

"I just want to thank everyone for taking such good care of my child. This has been a huge step for me and I will always be grateful that it has been a happy, gentle and positive experience for both me and my child."