The Great Outdoors

Our Grounds

Leweston sits within 50 acres of beautiful parkland, and our nursery children make the most of this space every day. All age groups enjoy at least one daily nature walk. Babies go out in pushchairs, while older children explore the pond, follow the paths up to the Belvedere, and notice the changing seasons around them.

Our Pre‑School pupils often join Pre‑Prep for afternoon walks, helping them feel part of the wider school community and easing the transition into Reception for those who stay with us. It also helps to build friendships across year groups.

The Nursery Garden

Our large, dedicated nursery garden is fully enclosed and secure, with free‑flow access so children can move between indoors and outdoors throughout the day. The space offers:

• A covered, hard‑surfaced area for structured activities and all‑weather play
• Mixed surfaces, including paths for bikes and scooters and wide grassed areas for running and games
• A shaded, tree‑covered woodland corner with digging pits, playhouses, a “dinosaur world”, swings and play kitchens
• Age‑appropriate climbing equipment, with smaller units for younger children and a larger wooden frame for those over three
• Sand and water play that is always available, with children encouraged to choose and set up their own outdoor resources

Children feel a wonderful sense of freedom, while remaining safely within the nursery’s secure garden.

Gardening

We believe it is important for young children to develop a genuine sense of ownership over their environment. In our nursery garden they help to care for dedicated gardening areas, including a herb bed and a growing vegetable patch, and in the summer months they use the wider school greenhouse to grow tomatoes, sunflowers and other plants. They experience the full journey from seed to plate, often taking what they have grown to the kitchen to cook and taste. These simple, hands‑on experiences nurture patience, responsibility and real pride in their achievements.