- 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
Tiny dinos
Tuesday 28 July 10.30am - 12 noon 5 places left
The baby dinosaurs have escaped! Follow the clues to find them in the woods. A big dinosaur is guarding some special biscuits for you, which you can nibble with a green dinosaur potion to drink. Make your own tiny dino fossil, and play with the dinosaurs in the swamp until it's time to take them home.
£12 per child aged 2 to 10.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 28 July 10.30am - 12 noon 5 places left
The baby dinosaurs have escaped! Follow the clues to find them in the woods. A big dinosaur is guarding some special biscuits for you, which you can nibble with a green dinosaur potion to drink. Make your own tiny dino fossil, and play with the dinosaurs in the swamp until it's time to take them home.
£12 per child aged 2 to 10.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Dragons and dragonflies
Tuesday 28 July 1.30pm - 3pm 7 places left
Follow the clues to find the dragon, and use dragon fire to cook the treasure she is guarding! Discover the dragonflies by the pond and make your own zooming dragonfly. On the way, look out for the lost egg to find a baby dragon to take home too.
£13 per child aged 3 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 28 July 1.30pm - 3pm 7 places left
Follow the clues to find the dragon, and use dragon fire to cook the treasure she is guarding! Discover the dragonflies by the pond and make your own zooming dragonfly. On the way, look out for the lost egg to find a baby dragon to take home too.
£13 per child aged 3 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Pond dippers
Friday 31 July 10.30am - 12noon FULLY BOOKED
The woodland ponds are home to all kinds of fantastic creatures. Come and investigate with scoops, trays, nets and magnifying glasses. Draw or model your favourite creature.
£9 per child aged 3 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 31 July 10.30am - 12noon FULLY BOOKED
The woodland ponds are home to all kinds of fantastic creatures. Come and investigate with scoops, trays, nets and magnifying glasses. Draw or model your favourite creature.
£9 per child aged 3 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Treasure hunt
Friday 31 July 1.30pm - 3.30pm 5 places left
Solve the clues, find the message in the bottle, search for the lost key, follow the map, dig for treasure! The woodland animals will help you on your way. Celebrate your success with a campfire treat and some golden coins.
£14 per child aged 4 to 12.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 31 July 1.30pm - 3.30pm 5 places left
Solve the clues, find the message in the bottle, search for the lost key, follow the map, dig for treasure! The woodland animals will help you on your way. Celebrate your success with a campfire treat and some golden coins.
£14 per child aged 4 to 12.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Mouse house
Tuesday 4 August 10.30am - 12.15pm 1 place left
Find the baby mice hiding in the woods. They want to play , so build them a trampoline, zip line, sailing boat and obstacle course.
Collect a mouse-sized feast for them, and build them a little house to take them home in.
Grandad Mouse is looking after some home-made biscuits for you, too.
£14 per child aged 2 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 4 August 10.30am - 12.15pm 1 place left
Find the baby mice hiding in the woods. They want to play , so build them a trampoline, zip line, sailing boat and obstacle course.
Collect a mouse-sized feast for them, and build them a little house to take them home in.
Grandad Mouse is looking after some home-made biscuits for you, too.
£14 per child aged 2 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Unicorn adventure
Tuesday 4 August 1.30pm - 3.30pm 3 places left
Did you know there is a unicorn hiding in Sussex? Follow the clues through the woodland, meeting all kinds of magical creatures. Ask the Long Man for directions, the Phoenix for fire and then the elves will create a rainbow tea party.
£15 per child aged 2 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 4 August 1.30pm - 3.30pm 3 places left
Did you know there is a unicorn hiding in Sussex? Follow the clues through the woodland, meeting all kinds of magical creatures. Ask the Long Man for directions, the Phoenix for fire and then the elves will create a rainbow tea party.
£15 per child aged 2 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Blackberry baking
Friday 7 August 10.30pm - 12.15pm FULLY BOOKED
Gather some woodland blackberries to make into mini crumbles wrapped in hazel leaves, cooked on the fire. We will also make blackberry cordial and blackberry ice cream.
£14 per child aged 4 to 15.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 7 August 10.30pm - 12.15pm FULLY BOOKED
Gather some woodland blackberries to make into mini crumbles wrapped in hazel leaves, cooked on the fire. We will also make blackberry cordial and blackberry ice cream.
£14 per child aged 4 to 15.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Fantastic frogs
Friday 7 August 1.30pm - 3.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Discover the froglets who have recently emerged from the pond. Make a chocolate frog to eat, do some pond dipping, and make a clay frog to take home.
£16 per child aged 3 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 7 August 1.30pm - 3.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Discover the froglets who have recently emerged from the pond. Make a chocolate frog to eat, do some pond dipping, and make a clay frog to take home.
£16 per child aged 3 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Magic potions
Tuesday 25 August 10.30am - 12noon FULLY BOOKED
Make a magic wand to find the tiny fairies in the woods, and create a delicious potion to drink and fairy cake to eat. Make a woodland crown and take your fairy home.
£13 per child aged 2 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 25 August 10.30am - 12noon FULLY BOOKED
Make a magic wand to find the tiny fairies in the woods, and create a delicious potion to drink and fairy cake to eat. Make a woodland crown and take your fairy home.
£13 per child aged 2 to 11.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
The wishing tree
Tuesday 25 August 1.30pm - 3.30pm 4 places left
Deep in the woods there is an enormous tree... who knows where its branches lead? What would you wish for? Design and make dreamcatchers and suncatchers and weave in your wishes.
Swing in the trees, tell stories of far-off lands and magical creatures, and learn about the folk tales of Sussex.
£11 per child aged 5 to 15.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 25 August 1.30pm - 3.30pm 4 places left
Deep in the woods there is an enormous tree... who knows where its branches lead? What would you wish for? Design and make dreamcatchers and suncatchers and weave in your wishes.
Swing in the trees, tell stories of far-off lands and magical creatures, and learn about the folk tales of Sussex.
£11 per child aged 5 to 15.
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Hold
Friday 18 September 12.30-2.15 7 places left
Learn the art of making cordage, using woodland-foraged fibres. You could use the twine to hold together the pages of your own book. Watch how the woodland honeysuckle uses the oaks for support as it climbs to the light. As we turn into autumn, might think about what to hold and what to let go.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
Friday 18 September 12.30-2.15 7 places left
Learn the art of making cordage, using woodland-foraged fibres. You could use the twine to hold together the pages of your own book. Watch how the woodland honeysuckle uses the oaks for support as it climbs to the light. As we turn into autumn, might think about what to hold and what to let go.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
Fascinate
Friday 9 October 12.30-2.15 7 places left
When you start to notice fungi, you’ll discover them everywhere. These fascinating organisms are beautiful in their own right, but the interconnections they explore allow us to think more deeply of the woodland ecosystem. Make a collection of the shapes and colours, light the fire using a fungus and try making spore prints or inkcap-ink drawings.
Philippa Vine will also be bringing her new "Autumn" cook book, and bringing us something delicious from the featured recipes. Special offer of a £5 discount on the book (usually £25) if ordered along with this session.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
£34 with "Autumn" book by Philippa Vine www.myseasonalkitchen.co.uk
Friday 9 October 12.30-2.15 7 places left
When you start to notice fungi, you’ll discover them everywhere. These fascinating organisms are beautiful in their own right, but the interconnections they explore allow us to think more deeply of the woodland ecosystem. Make a collection of the shapes and colours, light the fire using a fungus and try making spore prints or inkcap-ink drawings.
Philippa Vine will also be bringing her new "Autumn" cook book, and bringing us something delicious from the featured recipes. Special offer of a £5 discount on the book (usually £25) if ordered along with this session.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
£34 with "Autumn" book by Philippa Vine www.myseasonalkitchen.co.uk
Warm
Friday 6 November 12.30-2.15 7 places left
Expand your knowledge of fire lighting using the fungi we gather from the ash trees and try a bow drill and fire steel. We will make some charcoal to draw the wintering shapes of the woodland, with plenty of cosiness to keep in the warmth.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
Friday 6 November 12.30-2.15 7 places left
Expand your knowledge of fire lighting using the fungi we gather from the ash trees and try a bow drill and fire steel. We will make some charcoal to draw the wintering shapes of the woodland, with plenty of cosiness to keep in the warmth.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
Winter
Friday 4 December 12.30-2.15 7 places left
After a wildlife-spotting stomp to warm us, we will light the fire and craft something beautiful for Christmas. As the seasons turn, the circle of a woven wreath reminds us that winter will be turning toward spring. We will think about the process of wintering, and take inspiration from the woods.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
Friday 4 December 12.30-2.15 7 places left
After a wildlife-spotting stomp to warm us, we will light the fire and craft something beautiful for Christmas. As the seasons turn, the circle of a woven wreath reminds us that winter will be turning toward spring. We will think about the process of wintering, and take inspiration from the woods.
£14 per adult See the Woodland ways page for full details
Wreath workshop
Sunday 6 December 2026 1pm - 3.30pm at the Bluebell Wood, Arlington 4 places left
Wednesday 16 December 10-12.30am at The Nest, Wilmington 8 places left
Family workshop around the fire, nibbling mince pies and ginger biscuits while creating a beautiful wreath. The children will create other little Christmassy decorations with me while you put the finishing touches to your wreath.
£20 per person aged 6 to adult
Sunday 6 December 2026 1pm - 3.30pm at the Bluebell Wood, Arlington 4 places left
Wednesday 16 December 10-12.30am at The Nest, Wilmington 8 places left
Family workshop around the fire, nibbling mince pies and ginger biscuits while creating a beautiful wreath. The children will create other little Christmassy decorations with me while you put the finishing touches to your wreath.
£20 per person aged 6 to adult