The Hive

The Hive

The Hive (formerly known as Suntrap) is an environmental education centre nestled within 7 acres of blissful woodland and buzzing habitats in Epping Forest.

Since 1967 we've welcomed groups of all ages to explore the natural environment under the guidance of our expert staff.

Squirrels Forest School - Summer Term 2026 primary image

Squirrels Forest School - Summer Term 2026

Mon 13 Apr, 10:00

The Hive

From £16.00

Foxes Forest School (Ages 4-11)- Summer Term 2026 primary image

Foxes Forest School (Ages 4-11)- Summer Term 2026

Mon 13 Apr, 13:30

The Hive

From £10.00

Be Wild Saturday Club - Summer Term primary image

Be Wild Saturday Club - Summer Term

Sat 25 Apr, 10:00

The Hive

From £16.00

Wild Women (at The Hive) 2026 primary image

Wild Women (at The Hive) 2026

Fri 15 May, 18:30

The Hive

From £2.00

Habitats Day - for Home Educated Children primary image

Habitats Day - for Home Educated Children

Wed 15 Jul, 10:00

The Hive

From £30.00

Family BioBlitz Day primary image

Family BioBlitz Day

Thu 23 Jul, 10:00

The Hive

From £5.04

Animal Handling at Lea Bridge Library primary image

Animal Handling at Lea Bridge Library

Fri 24 Jul, 13:00 and 5 more

Lea Bridge Library

From £7.21

Summer Forest School Drop Off Days primary image

Summer Forest School Drop Off Days

Mon 27 Jul, 10:00

The Hive

From £42.00

Animal Handling at Walthamstow Library primary image

Animal Handling at Walthamstow Library

Wed 29 Jul, 10:00 and 2 more

Walthamstow Library

From £7.21

Where the Wild Things Are Woodland Storytime primary image

Where the Wild Things Are Woodland Storytime

Mon 3 Aug, 10:00

The Hive

From £0.00

Dinosaur Day primary image

Dinosaur Day

Mon 10 Aug, 10:00

The Hive

From £0.00

Animal Handling at Chingford Library primary image

Animal Handling at Chingford Library

Tue 18 Aug, 13:00 and 2 more

Chingford Library

From £7.21

13 AprilMonday
Squirrels Forest School - Summer Term 2026 primary image

Squirrels Forest School - Summer Term 2026

Mon 13 Apr, 10:00

The Hive

From £16.00

Foxes Forest School (Ages 4-11)- Summer Term 2026 primary image

Foxes Forest School (Ages 4-11)- Summer Term 2026

Mon 13 Apr, 13:30

The Hive

From £10.00

25 AprilSaturday
Be Wild Saturday Club - Summer Term primary image

Be Wild Saturday Club - Summer Term

Sat 25 Apr, 10:00

The Hive

From £16.00

15 MayFriday
Wild Women (at The Hive) 2026 primary image

Wild Women (at The Hive) 2026

Fri 15 May, 18:30

The Hive

From £2.00

15 JulyWednesday
Habitats Day - for Home Educated Children primary image

Habitats Day - for Home Educated Children

Wed 15 Jul, 10:00

The Hive

From £30.00

23 JulyThursday
Family BioBlitz Day primary image

Family BioBlitz Day

Thu 23 Jul, 10:00

The Hive

From £5.04

24 JulyFriday
Animal Handling at Lea Bridge Library primary image

Animal Handling at Lea Bridge Library

Fri 24 Jul, 13:00 and 5 more

Lea Bridge Library

From £7.21

27 JulyMonday
Summer Forest School Drop Off Days primary image

Summer Forest School Drop Off Days

Mon 27 Jul, 10:00

The Hive

From £42.00

29 JulyWednesday
Animal Handling at Walthamstow Library primary image

Animal Handling at Walthamstow Library

Wed 29 Jul, 10:00 and 2 more

Walthamstow Library

From £7.21

3 AugustMonday
Where the Wild Things Are Woodland Storytime primary image

Where the Wild Things Are Woodland Storytime

Mon 3 Aug, 10:00

The Hive

From £0.00

10 AugustMonday
Dinosaur Day primary image

Dinosaur Day

Mon 10 Aug, 10:00

The Hive

From £0.00

18 AugustTuesday
Animal Handling at Chingford Library primary image

Animal Handling at Chingford Library

Tue 18 Aug, 13:00 and 2 more

Chingford Library

From £7.21