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Kings Castle Lodge

Iford Scout Hut, Iford Lane, Bournemouth BH6 5NE
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Kings Castle Lodge, Bournemouth
Kings Castle Lodge, Bournemouth
Kings Castle Lodge, Bournemouth

Kings Lodge Nursery is a nature-based nursery with a Montessori ethos. Kings Lodge is run in association with Kings Castle Montessori and the older children at Kings Castle (aged 2+) attend Kings Lodge for 1-2 sessions per week to enjoy lots of nature-based activities including exploring the local Iford meadows, river and fields.

The Kings Lodge curriculum is nature-focused and helps the children forge a love of nature and a...  

Funding & Fees

RATES 2026:
We offer funded and non-funded places.
Our FULL-TIME rate for non-funded children is £8.75 per hour.
Hot Lunch (Optional) - £4.90 per day (Main and Dessert)

A consumables charge of £1.75 applies to funded hours (For more information about the consumables charge see below)

PREMIUM OPTIONS - ALL-INCLUSIVE PACKAGES WITH DISCOUNT AND 2 WEEKS’ HOLIDAY

Kings Castle Lodge Nursery offers a range of simple, all-inclusive premium packages for children attending 36. 40. 45 or 49 hours per week.

We offer a sibling discount on request.

The nursery offers funded and non-funded places.
Please contact us to discuss availability and prices in more detail.

We offer in person show-arounds year-round and we welcome new children year-round (subject to availability).

Consumables charge – A non-mandatory consumables charge of £1.75 applies to each funded hour. The consumables charge allows us to provide your child with an environment, experiences and services which are above the normal requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) or which are not covered by Early Years Funding for example activities such as cookery, gardening, music & movement, yoga, weekly sessions at Kings Lodge Nature Nursery (for over 2’s), outings and special cultural, seasonal and celebratory events, snacks, sun cream, wipes, nappy bags, blankets, face cloths, downloadable learning / photo journal, in person parents’ evenings. Please note that the consumables charge does not apply to paid hours.

Contact Kings Castle Lodge to get a personalised quote:

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery

Opening Schedule

Open all year

Full days available

Yes

Half day sessions offered

Yes

Group/Owner

Person in charge

  • Amanda Preston (Manager)

Number of Childcare Staff

  • 8

Total Places for Children

  • 25

Age Range

  • from 2 years 0 months
  • to 5 years 0 months

Meals Provided

No

Consumables provided

No

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-17:00
  • Tuesday 08:00-17:00
  • Wednesday 08:00-17:00
  • Thursday 08:00-17:00
  • Friday 08:00-17:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & Christmas

Parking

  • There is ample free parking at the Iford Playing fields and by the Scout Hut

Kings Castle Lodge Reviews (14)

9.9

Kings Castle Lodge has a Review Score of 9.9 (9.850) out of 10, based on 14 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time Kings Castle Lodge has 14 reviews.

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Review from K A (Mother of Child) published on 16 June 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our children have attended for nearly two years and absolutely love it. Even our older child chooses to go twice a week because he enjoys the sessions so much.

The setting provides wonderful outdoor experiences, including nature walks and activities using natural wooden materials. The children spend plenty of time in the garden and benefit from a spacious indoor area. They also organise "bring your own bike" or balance bike days, where the children ride around the field-something our children really enjoy.

The teachers are caring, attentive, and supportive of each child's individual needs. We also appreciate the flexibility of combining the main nursery with the lodge, which is conveniently nearby.

Overall, we are very happy and highly recommend King's Castle Montessori Lodge.

Reply from Mandy Preston, Manager at Kings Castle Lodge

Thank you for reviewing us at Kings Lodge. We have loved seeing how much the children enjoy the nature nursery and all it has to offer. It has been a pleasure sharing this journey with them both.

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Review from Becky F (Mother of Child) published on 9 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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I love the Lodge as part of our Sons overall nursery experience. He has a day there a week and outdoor play and learning is a real focus. They learn about nature, go for walks as well as other nursery activities and garden play. The staff are lovely & my son always looks forward to his day at Kings Lodge.

Reply from Mandy Preston, Manager at Kings Castle Lodge

We are so pleased he enjoys his day at the Lodge and that it is aiding his development. Thank you so much for the review too.

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Review from Nicole D (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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My son LOVES The Lodge! He loves outdoor learning, exploring nature and being active. I really enjoy hearing about his learning through his own words, telling me about berries and flowers, the changes in the season. The staff are very friendly. As well as daily updates via the app, the staff offer verbal feedback at pick up too. They understand my son and know exactly what he has done during the day, as the staff are extremely hands on. They pick fruit locally and cook it, along with visits to local libraries, towns and nursing homes. It offers a true sense of community, which as a parent, I really appreciate. I highly recommend The Lodge, and so does my son!

Reply from Mandy Preston, Manager at Kings Castle Lodge

Thank you so much for the lovely review. We are so pleased with his progress and with how much he enjoys his time at the Lodge. Thank you for choosing Kings.

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Review from Caroline H (Mother of Child) published on 2 March 2026 Submitted via Website
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Our son has been at Kings Castle since he was a baby, and we honestly couldn't be happier with the care and support he has received throughout his time there. From the very beginning, the team has been warm, nurturing, and genuinely invested in his wellbeing and development.

The staff have created a safe and stimulating environment for him to grow in & supported him through every stage - helping him build confidence, independence, and so many important life skills. We've seen huge progress in his communication, social skills, and curiosity about the world around him.

One of the highlights for our son has been the nature-based forest school, "The Lodge." He absolutely loves it. The outdoor learning experiences have been wonderful for him - encouraging exploration and a real connection with nature.

Reply from Mandy Preston, Manager at Kings Castle Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. It has been an absolute pleasure to see him grow and develop into the independent and confident boy he is today. We are truly humbled to have been part of his incredible early years education. Thank you for choosing Kings.

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Review from E E (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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My child was 2 days at the lodge and thrived in the forest setting style. Calum was an amazing communicator and so nice to my son really made him feel like he was with family all the time. The whole team were great there and we are really sad that its now come to an end with our son going onto big school.

Reply from Mandy Preston, Manager at Kings Castle Lodge

Thank you so much for your lovely review. We wish him all the very best in this next chapter at school and were delighted to be part of his early years education. Good luck to you all.

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Review from Tom C (Father of Child) published on 24 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Kings Castle and the Lodge have always been fantastic with our daughter and with us as parents. We are kept fully up to date with her progress on a daily basis, and encouraged to join the community through being invited to coffee afternoons, mothers/fathers day walks, and the Summer Fete.
They have really come into their own this past month with the arrival of our second daughter. Staff have ensured that our daughter at nursery is encouraged to talk about her sister without being over pressurising, and therefore made nursery a safe environment and a break from the very different space a home.

A HUGE thanks to all staff and management.

Reply from Mandy Preston, Manager at Kings Castle Lodge

Thank you for your lovely review. We are delighted to be part of her very important early years and look forward to seeing her grow and develop further. Thank you for your continued support.

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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 12 September 2025 Submitted via Website
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Highly recommend Kings Castle Lodge, our daughter has been going for about 2 years and she absolutely loves it. The staff are brilliant and there's a really low turnover so we know everyone there and they build brilliant bonds with the kids. They always go out and about on walks and adventures and do a real variety of activities both indoors and outdoors. We've been invited to some lovely stay and play sessions there too - they just create a brilliant environment for the whole family. We are really grateful to have been able to send our daughter here and highly recommend it

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Review from K B (Mother of Child) published on 9 September 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter spends a day at the King's Castle Lodge each week, alongside two other days at the main nursery.

The day at the lodge is such a great extra opportunity for her, they spend lots of time in nature and practicing physical skills. It's in a great location and feels like a forest school almost as they get to go out on walks, learn about nature and wildlife etc. She loves attending the Lodge, the team there are wonderful and she has such happy days!

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Review from Helen B (Mother of Child) published on 30 August 2024 Submitted via Postal Card
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My child has loved Lodge since it opened. The team there really teach children how to look after our planet Earth. The tree climbs, nature walks and exploring outdoors have been a big favourite for her. She will definitely miss the Lodge when going to school in September. Thank you all.

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Review from L T (Mother of Child) published on 13 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our child is thriving thanks to Kings Castle Montessori Day Nursery and its offsite Lodge. He attends the lodge once a week and is always happy and excited to get there in the mornings. The staff are extremely friendly and interested in my child's well-being and developing his skills.

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Review from O S (Mother of Child) published on 8 August 2024 Submitted via Website
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I can't recommend Kings Castle enough. Both my children have attended from the ages of 1 to school leavers. I have always been confident that my children are happy, safe and creatively stimulated. It is a wonderful welcoming setting and all staff members are absolutely fantastic with the children. Warm and professional. Would 100% recommend this setting.

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Review from Rebekah A (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Really happy with my child's time spent at Kings Castle Lodge. Focus is on nature and learning, being outdoors, there are activities within the garden area, as well as nature, walks once/ twice a day to the surroundings. Lots of learning about insects, birds, trees, flowers etc. I believe there are herbs/ strawberries etc that have been planted that the children are involved with. Staff are very approachable, caring and involved in their roles, and provide updates in person at pickup as well as updates through the day on the app - photos/ posts. Very happy, and thoroughly recommend it. Healthy snacks are provided that the children are involved with preparing.

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Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 25 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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My daughter loves her days at the Lodge and wants to go everyday! They put on a really good selection of activities and we all love that she's outside a lot, adventuring! We get good feedback at the end of the day and love seeing the photos of the fun they have.

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Review from Leanne H (Mother of Child) published on 24 July 2024 Submitted via Website
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Our son loves spending time the Kings Castle. They go on walks in the surrounding area, learn all about nature and do lots of fun activities. The staff there are great, they always give a lot of detail of how the day went and what they did when we picked him up. He's always very happy to spend the day there and seems to learn a lot, sometimes coming home with facts that teach us a thing or two!

We would definitely recommend the lodge and Kings Castle to anyone!

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Awards / Recognitions (2)

  • Recipient: Saxonbury Road LtdDate: Friday 29 Apr 2022
  • Recipient: Saxonbury Road LtdDate: Friday 28 May 2021

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Frequently Asked Questions about Kings Castle Lodge

What is the Age Range of Children that Kings Castle Lodge accepts?

Kings Castle Lodge accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Kings Castle Lodge Open?

Kings Castle Lodge is open: Monday 08:00-17:00, Tuesday 08:00-17:00, Wednesday 08:00-17:00, Thursday 08:00-17:00, Friday 08:00-17:00.

How many Children does Kings Castle Lodge have capacity for?

Kings Castle Lodge has capacity for a total of 25 Children.

How far is Kings Castle Lodge to the centre of Bournemouth?

3.7 mile(s) as the crow flies, distance by road may be significantly further.

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