The Heart of Our Mission
At K B Outdoor Learning we believe that the most exciting experiences happen when the classroom has no walls. At our Keen Buds Stay and Play sessions, and our Keen Bud Explorer sessions (for Home Ed) we provide a safe and secure space where the garden environment serves as our primary setting for our youngest visitor.
Our mission is to foster a deep connection between parents and children through hands-on exploration. Exploring the outdoors in all weathers, we aim to nurture curiosity and resilience, creating lasting memories that grow alongside them.
What We Offer
MUD KITCHENS • SMALL WORLD • BUG HUNTING • ART AND CRAFTS • WATER WALL • BOOK BUDDIES • PAINTING • FINE MOTOR •
Mud Kitchens
Small Worlds
Investigation Area
Hands-on sensory play where children explore textures and learn about collaboration and turn taking.
A range of small worlds and story trays to encourage communication, fine motor and language skills
Scientific investigation area giving children the opportunity to explore the natural world in a safe environment.
Keen Buds Half Term Stay and Play Sessions
Tues 27th Oct         9:15 - 10:15
Weds 28th Oct              or
Thurs 29th Oct        10:45 - 11:45
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Join us at Keen Buds for some half term Halloween fun! As it is half term bookings are open for children up to 7 years old.
Come and play in the harvest mud kitchen, create a creepy craft to take home and make up some spooky stories in the small world.
We look forward to seeing you soon.
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Booking is essential and is for 1 adult and 1 child. One additional child can be paid for on the day at a cost of £5. See below for other booking details. This is a small venue so places are limited.
Adults MUST stay on site and are responsible for their own child.
Toilet facilities are available but this is an outside venue so please dress for the weather.
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Location:Â 1 Station Road, Trimley St Mary, near Felixstowe, SuffolkÂ
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Times: Keen Buds preschool sessions:
         Tuesdays 9:15 - 10:15 OR 10:45 - 11:45
         Thursdays 9:15 - 10:15Â
         Keen Bud Explorers for Home Ed (up to 7 years old)
         Thursday 8th Oct, 15th Oct, 22nd Oct - 10:45 - 11:45
Please select the appropriate time slot on the booking form.
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Prices: 1 Adult and 1 Child £10 (please book and pay online to secure your place)
         1 additional child under 12 months - Free
         1 additional child 12 months - 7 years £5 (at the moment, for an additional child please pay £5 cash or bank transfer at the session - bank details can be given at the session. Please state if you are bringing an extra child in the message box on the booking form or email kboutdoorlearning@gmail.com)
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*Please note at present there is a maximum of 1 adult and 2 children per family*
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Refunds will only be given if 48 hours notice is given in order for the places to be re-booked.Â
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Please do not arrive more than 5 minutes before start time.
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Parents/ carers are required to stay with their child/ children for the session.
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You are welcome to bring your own nut free snacks and hot drinks in a travel mug.
Visit Our Keen Buds Site
We invite you to join us at Keen Buds for our outdoor learning adventures. Our space is designed to inspire curiosity and connection with nature in a safe and friendly environment.
With a choice of 1 hour play slots across the week to choose from, this small friendly setting offers parents/ carers the opportunity to engage with their child in all elements.
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Booking is essential. See below for details.
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KB Outdoor learning promotes sustainability and green travel and is located close to the main Trimley train station and the 75/77 bus routes to and from Felixstowe. Walking or cycling to the venue are also highly encouraged as part of our ethos. There is one off road parking space available for our visitors on a first come first served basis. Please respect our neighbours if you arrive by car and park in a safe location.
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Testimonials
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A fantastic environment that combines creativity, exploration and child led learning, helping children grow in confidence while connecting with nature. Knowing the passion, care and enthusiasm behind this business, I know every child will be encouraged to explore, discover and flourish outdoors.
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Gemma - teacher
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Keen Buds stay and play sessions offer children under 5 an enjoyable and engaging session to explore and enjoy the outdoors with their grown up. There were so many beautiful resources for the children to play with: we loved the tiny hedgehogs in the small world and the beautiful food stones in the mud kitchen. Learning areas have been developed so that children can learn through play and develop key skills. My daughters loved experimenting with the coloured water and spent along time there creating potions. Fascinating and fun we are already looking forward to our next visit.
Emma - parent
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It was fun - I liked playing there.