Based in a 25 acre woodland in Fife, we run a pioneering childcare service, entirely out of doors all year round. Established since 2008 we also offer practitioner workshops where we share our unique and highly acclaimed philosophy with people from all over the world! We are currently full at the moment and have a waiting list for children ready to start in April 2021. However, we are taking enrolments for August 2021 and are happy to chat so please do get in touch if you have any questions about enrolling or adding your name to a waiting list.

The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery opened its invisible doors in September 2008, receiving at this time the Nancy Ovens Award for Play 'Outstanding Contribution to Play' and from Play Scotland 'Best Practice in Action'. As Scotland's first ever outdoor nursery, a unique and highly acclaimed philosophy and practice has evolved in the woods crafted around our guiding principles - Presence, Nature, Play. Based in a 25 acre woodland north of Letham village in Fife, the nursery offers explorative full-time outdoor play, 4 days a week.

Our signature workshop ‘In The Woods' will be running on three dates throughout 2020.

The Secret Garden Outdoor Nursery in Letham, Fife, opened its invisible doors for the first time in 2008, as the realisation of a vision long held by its founder, Cathy Bache, to create an experience for pre-school aged children of complete immersion in the natural world - with nature as teacher. As Scotland's first ever outdoor nursery, a unique, and highly acclaimed philosophy and practice has evolved in the woods, with each turn of the seasons. Our pioneering workshops have unfolded naturally alongside the nursery itself, providing an insight into the ways of the Secret Garden, and attracting attendees from around the world, and from diverse backgrounds.

My boy has just increased you 2 days a week and absolutely loves. This is the stuff resilience is made from!

My Son told me that the Secret Garden is (nearly) the best place in the world! Both my sons have been secret gardeners, my youngest is due to leave in August 2017, after 4 years of bringing my children twice a week, I think I am going to miss the woods just as much as they are.

Rory loves the secret garden. The staff are excellent and help the children explore the Forrest and make the most of being outdoors. Rory seems to like it even better when it's raining - which is nice to see as a parent because your first instinct is to bring them inside! If I could we would send him for the whole week! I thoroughly recommend sending your children here!

What's new?

An opportunity has arisen to join our woods team… https://t.co/kJihWzTIHZ https://t.co/XWuqsiW5qK

Posted on May 14, 2019  •  Twitter

FUNDRAISING MUSIC NIGHT! https://t.co/kKOkiBP3D5 https://t.co/48eunC57BO

Posted on Feb 21, 2019  •  Twitter

Information Evening – Tues 26th March https://t.co/tOyy0SiBKu https://t.co/uWgTqGK6vH

Posted on Feb 18, 2019  •  Twitter

We are recruiting! https://t.co/VSdUMGvSmK https://t.co/VRz1IZoj80

Posted on Feb 12, 2019  •  Twitter

Presence, Nature, Play. So much more than a motto… https://t.co/vqr8Dce5vM https://t.co/cLIz8uudyC

Posted on Jan 08, 2019  •  Twitter

In the Woods, a participant’s experience https://t.co/DxBu5CiJnB https://t.co/w34ut1fad3

Posted on Oct 03, 2018  •  Twitter

The Gifts of Wild Weather https://t.co/yndgRPWpDw https://t.co/ZfLyBc5MZV

Posted on Sep 23, 2018  •  Twitter

Fun Day – Sunday 2nd September https://t.co/yeK9vzHrcv https://t.co/wOqDZha1PS

Posted on Aug 12, 2018  •  Twitter

Runners up in the Finest Woods Awards!!! 🏆🥇😎 #awardwinningnursery #outdoorplay #highlandshow https://t.co/mdvshcKhK0

Posted on Jun 22, 2018  •  Twitter

Fun and games at the Highland Show so far! So many things to sample but we’re here for something special happening… https://t.co/bCbnOdac2m

Posted on Jun 22, 2018  •  Twitter

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