Windmill Forest Church

Welcome to Windmill Forest Church; a fully outdoor church based in Bottesford, Leicestershire! 

Windmill Forest Church is a partnership with ‘A little bit Wilder Ltd’, a local Forest School Provider, to create an outdoor space where children and their parents can explore God’s creation and learn more about faith and God.

We have sole use of the forest and all the activities on offer there including rope work, free play, swinging in hammocks, craft activities including the use of tools and carving, plant & wildlife identification, foraging, cooking and fire-lighting. Each session has a faith-based theme and we interweave the faith aspect through worship songs, prayers, a short interactive talk linked to the theme and activities based on the theme.

Fun and faith in the forest for families!

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Laura Marsh

What's on

Dates for our forest church sessions in 2026

Monthly. Every Third Sunday at for 2 hours
Windmill Forest Church
Bottesford Leicestershire, United Kingdom

Welcome to Forest Church 2026!

We are so excited to gather together this year as a family-friendly community in nature. Forest Church is a space for all ages—kids and adults alike—to pause, refresh, and connect with the beauty of creation.

Join us for a time of reflection, fun activities for children, and meaningful conversations, all in the fresh air. Each session also includes light refreshments to enjoy as we share in the sacred rhythms of life together.

News

Our first paid Minister!

Windmill Forest Church are delighted to announce that for the first time ever they have a paid Church Minister!

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Safeguarding

Our church, Windmill Missional Community (Windmill Forest Church) is committed to safeguarding children, young people and adults from harm. We follow the House of Bishops guidance and policies and have our own Safeguarding Officer (PSO). Our Diocese of Leicester’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor who advises our PSO. If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed or may be at risk of harm please contact the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor, Rachael Spiers 0116 2615341 or Peter Holloway 0116 2615241 . If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the police and your local authority’s children or adult social care services.

Windmill Forest Church Charity No. 1178473