Hidden Valley Grayshott

Grayshott Village Hall, Headley Road, Grayshott, Hindhead GU26 6TZ
Review Us
9.0 3 Reviews
  • Hidden Valley Grayshott, Hindhead
Located in beautiful woodland, Hidden Valley Outdoor Nursery offers an ideal environment for children to grow, learn, and play. The nursery operates a fully outdoor curriculum, guided by experienced practitioners who specialise in early years and Forest School methodologies. Every day brings new opportunities for discovery, creativity, and personal growth.

Children spend their days surrounded by trees instead of walls, learning through hands-on experiences such as tool use, den building, and group activities. They share stories around the campfire, explore their surroundings in all seasons, and develop practical skills through play.

Being outdoors whatever the weather encourages resilience, independence, and a strong sense of adventure. With a focus on individual development, the team ensures each child is supported and encouraged to build confidence and thrive in a truly unique setting.

Funding & Fees

1 day a week -
Standard price per month = £375
5 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) =£125
30 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month)= N/A


2 days a week
Standard price per month = £750
5 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £426.50
30 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £250


3 days a week
Standard price per month = £1,125
5 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £837.50
30 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £550


*4 & 5 days per week available from Spring 2026. Subject to change.
Please Note: Government Funding is offered for 38 weeks per year based on the
yearly school term. As we are open 50 weeks of the year, this funding is ‘stretched’,
giving a total of 11.4 hours per week for the 15 hour ‘Universal’ entitlement, and 22.8
hours for the 30 hours (additional 15 hours) working parents entitlement

We are set up with government funding:


The following funding will be available to claim with Hidden Valley:


NO eligibility criteria:
"3&4yo Universal Funding - 15hr" (no eligibility criteria - ALL 3&4 yo’s are eligible)


HAS eligibility criteria:
"Tax-Free Childcare" (check your eligibility criteria - all children from birth to 11yo can
have an account)
"9months Working Parents’ Entitlement" (you'll need to obtain your code online)
"2yo Working Parents’ Entitlement" (you'll need to obtain your code online)
"3&4yo Extended Hours - 30hr" (you'll need to obtain your code online)
*to check your eligibility and obtain your codes you can do so here.


1 day a week -
Standard price per month = £375
5 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) =£125
30 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month)= N/A


2 days a week
Standard price per month = £750
5 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £426.50
30 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £250


3 days a week
Standard price per month = £1,125
5 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £837.50
30 Hour Entitlement (Total cost per month) = £550


*4 & 5 days per week available from Spring 2026. Subject to change.
Please Note: Government Funding is offered for 38 weeks per year based on the
yearly school term. As we are open 50 weeks of the year, this funding is ‘stretched’,
giving a total of 11.4 hours per week for the 15 hour ‘Universal’ entitlement, and 22.8
hours for the 30 hours (additional 15 hours) working parents entitlement

Contact Hidden Valley Grayshott to get a personalised quote.

Contact Hidden Valley Grayshott to get a personalised quote.

Type of Service

  • Day Nursery
  • Open all year
  • Full Day Care

Owner

  • Hidden Valley Ltd
  • Privately Owned

Person in Charge

  • Katriona Arnold (Director )

Total Places for Children

  • 20

Age Range

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

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:00-18:00
    Tuesday 08:00-18:00
    Wednesday 08:00-18:00

When Closed

  • Bank Holidays & 1 week at Christmas

Parking

  • Parking available at Grayshott Village Hall - drop off and pick up site.

9.0

Hidden Valley Grayshott has a Review Score of 9.0 (9.000) out of 10, based on 3 reviews in the last 2 years.
Over all time Hidden Valley Grayshott has 3 reviews.

Overall Experience
  • 3
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
  • 0
Date Published
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3
  • 3
  • 0
Reviewer Connection to Hidden Valley Grayshott
  • 3
Total of 3, showing 1-3
Review from Sarah C (Mother of Child) published on 29 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Kat, Matt, Kaila and the whole team are incredible and genuinely lovely people.
The setting is gorgeous, it's the perfect place for my outdoor loving daughter. She's learnt so much in the few months she's been there and her confidence is soaring.
I love picking her up at the end of the day, seeing
her little, happy, muddy face and hearing about all the wonderful things they've been up to.
I feel so lucky to have found Hidden Valley and couldn't imagine ever sending her somewhere else!
Reply from Katriona Arnold, Owner at Hidden Valley GrayshottThank you so much for a wonderful review, we really appreciate you taking the time to write such lovely words. We are thrilled to hear your family are enjoying our new Nursery :)

With thanks,

Hidden Valley team
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Sophie H (Mother of Child) published on 24 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
Our daughter loves Hidden Valley Grayshott Nursery and enjoys a wide range of creative, engaging activities. The staff are warm, dedicated, and great at bringing out the best in every child. Even during a very rainy winter start, they made each day fun and positive. With spring here, we're excited for
what's ahead.
Reply from Katriona Arnold, Owner at Hidden Valley GrayshottHi Sophie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write us a lovely review. We are delighted your family are enjoying their time at Hidden Valley and are equally excited about the warmer months ahead!

With thanks,

Hidden Valley Team
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Review from Victoria D (Mother of Child) published on 23 April 2026 Submitted via Website • Report
Overall Experience 5.0 out of 5
This nursery, the staff and the people that manage and run it are exceptional. Their care, attention and passion shines through in all aspects of the nursery. It really is such a relief to entrust these people with my daughter, it was a hard decision to make but i know hidden valley is the right place
for us. I feel very priviledged to find such a rare gem. Highly recommend to anyone that wants high end care in a beautiful setting.
Reply from Katriona Arnold, Owner at Hidden Valley GrayshottHi Victoria, thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review! We really appreciate your words and are delighted your family are enjoying their experience at Hidden Valley.

With thanks,

Hidden Valley Team
  • Facilities / Outside Space
  • Learning
  • Resources / Equipment / ICT
  • Care
  • Activities
  • Staff
  • Food / Nutrition
  • Management
  • Cleanliness
  • Safeguarding
  • Value for Money
Current Review Score: 9.0 (9.000)

Overview of Review Score

The Review Score of 9.0 (9.000) out of 10 for Hidden Valley Grayshott is based on a) the Average Rating and b) the number of positive Reviews.

  1. The Average Rating is 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Reviews in the last 24 months.
  2. The score for the number of positive Reviews is 4.0 out of 5 from 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months.

Detailed Breakdown of Review Score

The maximum Review Score for a Day Nursery is 10, which is made up from the Average Rating of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) and the Number of Reviews (maximum of 5 points) in the last 24 months:

  1. 5 Points are available for the Average Rating from all Reviews in the last 24 months. The Average Rating of 5.000 for Hidden Valley Grayshott is calculated as follows: ( (36 Excellents x 5) ) ÷ 36 Ratings = 5
  2. 5 Points are available for the number of Positive Reviews in the last 24 months. A Positive Review is defined as any Review with an 'Overall Experience' of '4' or '5' (out of a max rating '5'). The 4 Points relating to the number of positive Reviews for Hidden Valley Grayshott is based on 3 positive Reviews in the last 24 months and is calculated as per below:

    The 5 points available are broken down as follows:

    1. 4 points are available for the first 20 Positive Reviews in the last 24 months; 3 points for the first Positive Review, 0.125 Points for each of the next four Positive Reviews, 0.05 Points for the next five Positive Reviews, and finally 0.025 Points for the next ten Positive Reviews. (1st = 3.000, 2nd = 0.125, 3rd = 0.125, 4th = 0.125, 5th = 0.125, 6th = 0.050, 7th = 0.050, 8th = 0.050, 9th = 0.050, 10th = 0.050, 11th = 0.025, 12th = 0.025, 13th = 0.025, 14th = 0.025, 15th = 0.025, 16th = 0.025, 17th = 0.025, 18th = 0.025, 19th = 0.025, 20th = 0.025) 3 + 0.125 + 0.125 = 3.25
    2. 1 point is available for the number of Positive Reviews reaching 20% of the number of registered child places in the last 24 months. If this number is partially reached, then that proportion of 1 point is given. eg a Day Nursery registered for a maximum of 50 child places has to reach 10 Positive Reviews to receive 1 point, if it has 7 reviews it will receive 0.7 points. 20% of the 20 number of registered child places is 4. 3 Positive Reviews ÷ 4 = 0.75
  3. When a Review is submitted by someone who has previously submitted a Review, only the latest Review will count towards the Review Score.
  4. If a Day Nursery does not have a review in the last 24 months, then it will not have a Review Score.

Child Vacancies

Please contact us for latest vacancies.

Loading

Loading

Awards / Recognitions (0)

Loading...

Meet the Team (3)

Katriona

Katriona Arnold

Job Title: Nursery Director Joined: 2024

Kat brings over 15 years of experience in drama and musical theatre, having taught children of all ages in both educational and recreational settings. Her background in performance means she has a natural gift for capturing children's attention and bringing learning to life through storytelling, role play, and imaginative play.


With a strong track record of working in outdoor settings, she blends creativity with nature-based learning in a way that sparks curiosity and wonder. She has a unique ability to connect with children on their level, building trust and confidence through joyful, engaging sessions.


Whether she’s leading a woodland drama game or guiding a quiet moment of reflection under the trees, Kat brings energy, empathy, and enthusiasm to everything she does. She is passionate about emotional well-being, creativity, and helping every child feel seen, valued, and inspired.

Matthew

Matthew Arnold

Job Title: Nursery Director Joined: 2024

Matt’s love for the outdoors runs deep. With a background in yachting, remote first aid, and outdoor leadership, he brings a wealth of hands-on experience to Hidden Valley’s forest setting. His skills in ropework, tool use, and natural shelter-building make him a favourite among children eager for adventure and real-life bushcraft skills.


Matt has played a key role in designing and building the Hidden Valley site, carefully balancing safety and exploration to create a space where children can push boundaries in a supported way. He also leads risk assessments and safety protocols — ensuring all adventures are both exciting and secure.


Beyond the practical, Matt’s calm, approachable nature makes him a trusted guide for children learning to take risks, explore independently, and develop resilience in the natural world. His passion for wild camping, climbing, and forest living brings authentic outdoor experiences to life every day.

No image found

Kaila Hamilton

Job Title: Nursery Manager Joined: 2025

Kaila has ten years of experience working with children across a variety of settings, as a nanny and at children’s parties. She is passionate about supporting children as they grow, helping them to believe in themselves and to reach their full potential. It brings her joy to empower them to ask questions, make decisions and to take on a leading role in their learning journey.


One of the things she loves most about working in a forest school is seeing how the natural World sparks children’s curiosity, imagination and resilience. Whether it’s making mud pies, building dens, or spotting bugs, the outdoors offers endless opportunities for play, learning and adventure. She feels incredibly lucky to be able to share her love for nature with the children and help them build a strong connection to the World around them.


Kaila feels she has truly found her dream role – one where she can inspire children while also experiencing the calm, tranquillity and sense of safety that the forest brings. It’s a place where everyone can slow down and savour each magical moment. In the forest, there’s no rush; each day unfolds at its own pace, offering something new and exciting. This environment allows Kaila to shine, planning in the moment and making the most of every opportunity that arises from the discoveries and curiosity of her little explorers.

Frequently Asked Questions about Hidden Valley Grayshott

What is the Age Range of Children that Hidden Valley Grayshott accepts?

Hidden Valley Grayshott accepts Children aged from 2 years 0 months to 5 years 0 months.

What Days & Hours is Hidden Valley Grayshott Open?

Hidden Valley Grayshott is open: Monday 08:00-18:00, Tuesday 08:00-18:00, Wednesday 08:00-18:00.

How many Children does Hidden Valley Grayshott have capacity for?

Hidden Valley Grayshott has capacity for a total of 20 Children.

How far is Hidden Valley Grayshott to the centre of Hindhead?

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

Information on this page is displayed without responsibility for its accuracy on the part of daynurseries.co.uk. Please contact Hidden Valley Grayshott to verify any information. View our terms and conditions. Hidden Valley Grayshott has an Enhanced Service - more info.