Welcome to Mud Pie Explorers!
Mud Pie Explorers is a not-for-profit CIC bringing woodland adventures to children and families across South Gloucestershire, Bristol and Newport.
From our small, supported woodland groups for children with additional needs to family sessions, after-school clubs and free community events, we create spaces where children can belong, play and grow. Our groups are built around predictable routines, careful transition planning and a child-centred, inclusive approach that helps children feel safe enough to take part.
We are trusted by parents/carers, schools and our local communities to support children with unmet needs through relational, trauma-informed practice. Since 2011, thousands of explorers have joined us in the woods — and the adventures continue!
The Welcome Handbook provides information about what to expect when coming along to Mud Pies.
Inside you’ll find everything we think you may want to know – from what to bring and wear, to how we keep children safe, supported and included.
It gives a flavour of the adventures we enjoy together and the way we work in partnership with families. It also has links to key policies and info how to contact us if you need us.
Click on the image of the Welcome Pack to open it.
Our Impact Report shares the story of our year in the woods. In 2024/25 we supported 420 children and families across Bristol, South Gloucestershire and Newport, delivering 772 sessions across 17 sites.
Inside you’ll see who we reached, the needs children brought with them, and the social and emotional progress we observed over time. The report includes family feedback, highlights from the year, and a clear picture of how outdoor group work supports confidence, wellbeing and belonging.
Click the image of the Impact Report to open it.
Coming soon... our 3 year strategic plan.