- Events are held in Sussex woodlands and green spaces near Eastbourne
- Different events are for adults, families, or children
- Children are to be accompanied by an adult
- You will need to book in advance
- If events are marked as full, you can ask to be on a waiting list
- To book, email [email protected] or call or text 07887 556336
- Booking terms are found here
Bluebells and birdsong
Sunday 27th April 10am - 12.30pm
A gentle amble in the Wild Weald, learning birdsong and enjoying hot drinks and home made biscuits amid the bluebells. Browse the books, bring drawing or painting materials if you like, and soak up the joy.
£9 per person aged 8-adult
Wild Weald, Hellingly
If you know anyone who might like to attend this event but needs some financial assistance, do get in touch, as there is a help scheme associated with this site.
Sunday 27th April 10am - 12.30pm
A gentle amble in the Wild Weald, learning birdsong and enjoying hot drinks and home made biscuits amid the bluebells. Browse the books, bring drawing or painting materials if you like, and soak up the joy.
£9 per person aged 8-adult
Wild Weald, Hellingly
If you know anyone who might like to attend this event but needs some financial assistance, do get in touch, as there is a help scheme associated with this site.
Dawn chorus walk
Thursday 1 May 8-10am at Bates Green Garden
This is one of a series of Thursday workshops at Bates Green Garden, which is situated at the Bluebell Wood, Arlington.
We'll a gentle walk through the ancient woods to discover some of the many species of bird that live here, and you'll take home a guide to remind you. All sessions will include access to Bates Green Garden, the Wildflower Meadow and Beatons Wood and a complimentary hot drink and delicious homemade cake.
Book directly with the Garden here Now fully booked
Thursday 1 May 8-10am at Bates Green Garden
This is one of a series of Thursday workshops at Bates Green Garden, which is situated at the Bluebell Wood, Arlington.
We'll a gentle walk through the ancient woods to discover some of the many species of bird that live here, and you'll take home a guide to remind you. All sessions will include access to Bates Green Garden, the Wildflower Meadow and Beatons Wood and a complimentary hot drink and delicious homemade cake.
Book directly with the Garden here Now fully booked
Hungry caterpillars
Tuesday 27 May 10.30-12
Find the caterpillars munching the tree leaves, make a bluebell seed pod caterpillar to play with and make a caterpillar biscuit to eat.
£10 per child aged 2 to 12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 27 May 10.30-12
Find the caterpillars munching the tree leaves, make a bluebell seed pod caterpillar to play with and make a caterpillar biscuit to eat.
£10 per child aged 2 to 12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Magic potions
Tuesday 27 May 1.00-2.30
Make a magic wand to find the tiny fairies in the woods, and create a delicious potion to drink and fairy cake to eat. Take your fairy home with its own magical garden.
£12 per child aged 2 to 12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 27 May 1.00-2.30
Make a magic wand to find the tiny fairies in the woods, and create a delicious potion to drink and fairy cake to eat. Take your fairy home with its own magical garden.
£12 per child aged 2 to 12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Mouse house
Thursday 29 May 10.30-12
Find the little mice in their tree trunk home. They need to move house - can you make them one to take them home?
£10 per child aged 2 to 12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Thursday 29 May 10.30-12
Find the little mice in their tree trunk home. They need to move house - can you make them one to take them home?
£10 per child aged 2 to 12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Elderflower magic
Thursday 29 May 1.30-3.30
Collect elderflowers to make pancakes on the fire, try elderflower cordial, make an elderflower pencil and jewellery.
£15 per child aged 5 to 15, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Thursday 29 May 1.30-3.30
Collect elderflowers to make pancakes on the fire, try elderflower cordial, make an elderflower pencil and jewellery.
£15 per child aged 5 to 15, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Dear Zoo
Friday 25 July 10.30-12
Find the boxes sent by the zoo. Build a little zoo from wooden blocks to play with the animals. Make a log dog to take home. Includes hot and cold drinks for all.
£9 per child aged 2-8, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 25 July 10.30-12
Find the boxes sent by the zoo. Build a little zoo from wooden blocks to play with the animals. Make a log dog to take home. Includes hot and cold drinks for all.
£9 per child aged 2-8, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Fantastic frogs
Friday 25 July 1.30-3.30
Discover the froglets who have recently emerged from the pond. Make a chocolate frog, do some pond dipping and make a clay frog to take home.
£12 per child aged 5-12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 25 July 1.30-3.30
Discover the froglets who have recently emerged from the pond. Make a chocolate frog, do some pond dipping and make a clay frog to take home.
£12 per child aged 5-12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Dino day
Tuesday 29 July 10.30-12.00
Dig up some fossil dinosaurs and follow the footprints to find an enormous egg!
Enjoy a dinosaur biscuit and take your own excavated dinosaur home.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 29 July 10.30-12.00
Dig up some fossil dinosaurs and follow the footprints to find an enormous egg!
Enjoy a dinosaur biscuit and take your own excavated dinosaur home.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Craft and cook
Wednesday 30 July 10.00-12.30
Carve chalk, drill a walking stave, weave with Longbridge wool and paint with plants, climb the Treehouse, swing in the hammocks, learn to light a fire to cook your lunch.
£14 per child aged 5-11, adult free
The Nest, Wilmington
Wednesday 30 July 10.00-12.30
Carve chalk, drill a walking stave, weave with Longbridge wool and paint with plants, climb the Treehouse, swing in the hammocks, learn to light a fire to cook your lunch.
£14 per child aged 5-11, adult free
The Nest, Wilmington
Bug hunt
Friday 1 August 10.30-12.00
Search out all the best bugs, under logs, in the hay field, and on the leaves. Investigate with charts and magnifying glasses, and make a model bug.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 1 August 10.30-12.00
Search out all the best bugs, under logs, in the hay field, and on the leaves. Investigate with charts and magnifying glasses, and make a model bug.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Ponds and marshes
Friday 1 August 1.30-3.30
Come pond dipping to find newts, ramshorn snails and all kinds of creatures. Find out how the marshmallow gets it name, and cook some!
£12 per child aged 4-12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 1 August 1.30-3.30
Come pond dipping to find newts, ramshorn snails and all kinds of creatures. Find out how the marshmallow gets it name, and cook some!
£12 per child aged 4-12, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Dragons and dragonflies
Tuesday 12 August 10.30-12.00
Follow the clues to find the dragon, and use dragon fire to cook his treasure! Discover the dragonflies by the pond and make your own zooming dragonfly.
£11 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 12 August 10.30-12.00
Follow the clues to find the dragon, and use dragon fire to cook his treasure! Discover the dragonflies by the pond and make your own zooming dragonfly.
£11 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tree runes and firecraft
Tuesday 12 August 1.30-3.30
Make a book of runes and carve your own Ogham stick. Discover the dwarvish runes to find items you need to build a fire. Which wood is best? Cook a treat on the fire.
£12 per child aged 6-14, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 12 August 1.30-3.30
Make a book of runes and carve your own Ogham stick. Discover the dwarvish runes to find items you need to build a fire. Which wood is best? Cook a treat on the fire.
£12 per child aged 6-14, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Gruffalo crumble
Friday 15 August 10.30-12.00
Who is the scariest creature in all the wood? Act out the story and find the Gruffalo and all his friends, and cook some apple crumble.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Robin Hood
Friday 15 August 1.30-3.30
Act out the story of Robin and his merry men, build a camouflaged den and make your own bow and arrow to take home.
£11 per child aged 4-11, adult free Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Treasure hunt
Tuesday 19 August 1.30-3.30
Solve the clues, find the message in the bottle, follow the map, dig for treasure! The woodland animals will help you on your way, and celebrate your success with a campfire treat.
£12 per child aged 4-12, adult free Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 15 August 10.30-12.00
Who is the scariest creature in all the wood? Act out the story and find the Gruffalo and all his friends, and cook some apple crumble.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Robin Hood
Friday 15 August 1.30-3.30
Act out the story of Robin and his merry men, build a camouflaged den and make your own bow and arrow to take home.
£11 per child aged 4-11, adult free Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Treasure hunt
Tuesday 19 August 1.30-3.30
Solve the clues, find the message in the bottle, follow the map, dig for treasure! The woodland animals will help you on your way, and celebrate your success with a campfire treat.
£12 per child aged 4-12, adult free Bluebell Wood, Arlington