- Events are held at local Sussex woodlands and green spaces.
- Children are to be accompanied unless stated - come and join in!
- You will need to book and pay in advance - most events are limited to 15 children.
- To book, email sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk or call or text 07887 556336
- Directions to Puddingham Wood, Folkington can be found here
Great Gruffalo Hunt
at Puddingham Wood, Folkington Sunday 3 March - FULLY BOOKED Sunday 31 March 10.30am - 12noon Tell the story as we explore the wood in search of the Gruffalo and his friends. Bake a Gruffalo crumble on the fire! Make woodland crumbles for all the animals, and build them little homes. £7 per child aged 3-8, includes crumble! 
Up with the Lark
at Cherry Garden Road, Eastbourne Saturday 6 April 5.30am - 7am Start the day with the dawn chorus... Then take a gentle amble up the hill and learn some springtime woodland bird songs. Climb the hill to where the skylarks live, for coffee, hot chocolate and croissants as the sun comes up. £5 per person aged 6 to adult, includes hot drinks, croissants and song id sheet 
Forage, fire and folklore
at Puddingham Wood, Folkington Sunday 9 June 2.30pm - 4.30pm We'll forage for elderflowers, wild garlic, nettles and wood sorrel, and learn a little of the lore and medicinal properties of these and many other woodland plants. We'll cook on the fire, make something to take home and something to munch. £10 per person aged 7 to adult Inc snack, drink and take home treats |
Pancake Fest
at Puddingham Wood, Folkington Sunday 3 March 2.30pm - 4.00pm Mix up some batter then get creative! Try banana fritters or honey and almond pancakes, or just bring your favourite topping....Learn a firelighting technique and cook the pancakes for a feast. £7 per person aged 3 to adult, includes pancakes and drinks for all. 
Easter Bunnies
at Abbots Wood, Arlington Friday 12 April 10.30pm - 12noon and 1.30pm - 3.00pm Track the rabbits of Abbots Wood, play some rabbity games and make a clay Easter Bunny to take home. Light a campfire and bake a chocolatey treat on the fire! Bring a drink. £7 per child aged 3-11 
Midsummer Magic
at Puddingham Wood, Folkington Sunday 23 June, times to be confirmed On Midsummer Night the fairies come out to play.... or is it a dream? We'll make sunny dreamcatchers with flowers from the forest and make homes for the fairies to play in. We'll cook a few treats on the fire and enjoy a picnic. Now, where are those fairies...? £14 per child aged 3+ and £5 per adult Includes snacks and drinks, bring a picnic |
Spring Celebration
at Puddingham Wood, Folkington Sunday 17 March 10.30am - 12.30pm Sit amongst the primroses, come on a tree hunt, make ivy nests as a celebration of new beginnings! Enjoy hot cross buns toasted on the fire, tea and cupcakes. There'll be den building and time to play £7 per person aged 3 to adult, includes food and drink for all. 
The Lost Words
at Puddingham Wood, Folkington Sunday 12 May 10.30am - 12.30pm Using the amazing book by Robert Macfarlane and Jackie Morris, we will remind ourselves of the details of bramble, dandelion, fern, ivy and lark. We will find something in the wood to inspire our own poem, and frame it to take home. £7 per person aged 7 to adult, includes hot drink, bring a snack if you like. 
Lammas baking
at Puddingham Wood, Folkington Sunday 21 July 2.30pm - 4.30pm Lammas marks the harvest time, coming from the Anglo-Saxon "loaf-mass". The trees' new growth which forms at this time is called "lammas growth". What better time to learn your native trees, make your own tree identication book and celebrate by baking bread on the fire! £9 per person aged 10 to adult |
Autumn and winter events will include - Make Room on the Broom, Autumn Camp, Zog and the Bonfire, Wreath Workshop, Midwinter Magic
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NATURE ADVENTURES
at Motcombe School This after school club is open to years one and two at Motcombe Infant School, on a Wednesday and Thursday.
It's £5 per session, bookable termly.
Usually fully booked, but contact Cherry Wood Adventures to be on the waiting list.
"We're so impressed and can't imagine a better activity for them to be involved in. Thank you!"
..."Thank you so much for Nature Adventures. He has really enjoyed learning outside of the classroom and gaining skills and knowledge. He always has lots to tell me about what he has learnt and always has a smile on his face after his session."
at Motcombe School This after school club is open to years one and two at Motcombe Infant School, on a Wednesday and Thursday.
It's £5 per session, bookable termly.
Usually fully booked, but contact Cherry Wood Adventures to be on the waiting list.
"We're so impressed and can't imagine a better activity for them to be involved in. Thank you!"
..."Thank you so much for Nature Adventures. He has really enjoyed learning outside of the classroom and gaining skills and knowledge. He always has lots to tell me about what he has learnt and always has a smile on his face after his session."