Victory Wood
Fun Learning Resources for KS2

The Woodland Trust has produced 6 free KS2 syllabus linked learning activity packs for Victory Wood to keep local schools enthusiastic, enjoying and learning this important woodland creation site. But it is perfect for use by families, clubs and groups as well. Each pack contains activities for the class before the visits, onsite activities to be used during the visit and some post-visit activities which develop on what was discovered in the woods.

To download a pack for free just click on the pack's title:

An Introduction

This pack contains all you need to know about the site such as directions, maps, what to wear, and even a quick quiz.

1. Discovering trees

Tree measuring, identifying, hugging, ecology and more...

2. Mapping the past

We look at history and geography to help us understand how the landscape changes over time.

3. Exploring the landscape

Maps and compasses will help you explore the landscape and complete the challenges at Victory Wood.

4. Animal homes and habitats

You can tell much about an animal by where and how it lives.

5. Observation and investigation

Get your notebook and detectives hat on. It is time to do some investigating.

6. HMS Victory brought to life

Find out more about HMS Victory, the Battle of Trafalgar and why we call this site Victory Woods.

For 1000s of more free fun activities take a look at the Woodland Trust nature detectives CLUB.

Your thoughts on this wood

"Lovely area with recently planted trees and fascinating information about the species used in the building of HMS Victory. Enjoy superb views and sunsets over the North Kent coast from the Chain Link sculpture but beware, the car park is locked at 8:30pm!"
Margaret Phipps, 12 May 2012

Victory Wood

Size:
140.4 ha (346.94 acres)
Near:
Yorkletts, Kent
Grid ref:
TR093619
OS map sheets:
  • Explorer 150
  • OS Landranger 179

ASNW, cSAC

Features:

  • Information board at site
  • Car park at site
  • Good views
  • Grassland
  • Is woodland creation site
  • Mainly broadleaved woodland
  • Well worth a visit
  • Mainly young woodland
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