Outdoor Classroom Day
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor learning and play. The campaign days (in May and November each year) act as a catalyst for more time outdoors every day, both at school and beyond.
Outdoor Classroom Day is a global movement to inspire and celebrate outdoor learning and play. The campaign days (in May and November each year) act as a catalyst for more time outdoors every day, both at school and beyond.
This global campaign is led by Learning through Landscapes. Sign up today to get involved with this special day.
The Impact Of Outdoor Classroom Day
Every year, we monitor the impact of the campaign and each year this grows, bringing the benefits of more and better outdoor learning and play to larger numbers of pupils. As was highlighted in the campaign’s Muddy Hands report, 32% of teachers told us they have increased outdoor play since registering for Outdoor Classroom Day and 44% have increased outdoor learning.
Time outdoors at school improves children’s health, supports engagement in learning and leads to a greater connection with nature. Play not only teaches critical life skills such as resilience, teamwork and creativity, but is central to children’s enjoyment of childhood.
Visit the campaign website to find out more about Outdoor Classroom Day or register to take part.
There Is Something Everyone Can Do
Teachers
If you’re new to outdoor learning, why not use Outdoor Classroom Day to try it out? If you already get outdoors regularly, use the day to celebrate what you’re doing and inspire other teachers around the world to join in.
Parents and Carers
If you’re a parent, talk to your child’s school about the importance of outdoor learning and play and encourage them to get involved. Think about how you can spend more time outdoors as a family too and inspire other parents to do the same.
Business
If you work for an organisation that cares about children, nature, education or the environment, speak to us about how you can get involved. We’re always looking for partners to help spread the message far and wide.
Outdoor Classroom Day dates for 2026
So that schools can participate on a day that fits with their term dates, the UK and Ireland campaign celebrates Outdoor Classroom Day twice each year, in May and November. In 2026, Outdoor Classroom Day will be celebrated on 21st May 2026 and 5th November 2026.
Now’s the time to help build a movement that gets children outdoors, playing and learning, every day. Sign up today to take part.
Related Projects
Our projects showcase innovative outdoor learning and play initiatives.
Take a look at our related projects here or explore our full range of past and present projects.
My Nature Play
We want every child across the UK to have the opportunity to play, explore, and learn outdoors every day. That’s why our new My Nature Play project helps young children fall in love with nature by improving their outdoor experiences in their early years settings.
Happy By Nature
Learning through Landscapes are excited to partner with WWF on their Happy By Nature programme, which aims to bring a daily dose of nature to every child, starting with those who need it most.