• All the events listed will be subject to the relevant restrictions, and may have to be postponed if the rules at the time do not allow them.
  • Events are held at Sussex woodlands and green spaces near Eastbourne.
  • Children are to be accompanied unless stated - come and join in!
  • You will need to book in advance 
  • To book, email sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk or call or text 07887 556336
  • Booking terms are found here
  • Coronavirus   
    At the time of writing, events can go ahead with suitable precautions.  
    Please refer to the government’s advice page at www.gov.uk/coronavirus                                    ​
Woodland fungi
​Tuesday 12 October and  Sunday 17 October  11am - 2pm 
Explore the fascinating folklore and science of fungi, in this gentle amble through the Bluebell Wood.
Learn how different types of fungi grow, their characteristics and uses. Discover how the toadstool gets its spots!
Return to the canopy of the big beech tree for a mushroom themed lunch cooked on the wood stove, with braziers around to warm you. 
£45 per person                                              Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Family fungi
​Sunday  24 October     3-4.30pm
A family ramble (everyone welcome - children not essential!) in the various habitats of Abbots Wood. This ancient woodland has a well established variety of fungi - so many shapes and sizes.  We will examine how they grow, learn some of the features, and have a go at lighting a fire with fungus to heat water for a drink.   It's a fascinating subject, with lots still to learn.  Come and be inspired! 
£5 per person aged 3 to adult                         Abbots Wood, Arlington
​Wreath workshop
​Saturday 4 December  11am - 2pm 
Start with a warming drink and a festive nibble, then wander the winter woods for greenery, cones and berries.  Gather round the braziers to create your own gorgeous winter wreath.  Enjoy a warming lunch cooked by Philippa of the Bluebell Farmhouse Kitchen.
£45 per person aged 14 to adult                    Bluebell Wood, Arlington
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Winter warmer
​Sunday 13 February  2pm-4pm 
Family fire event, learning fire lighting skills and techniques, and making acorn cup candles. We will watch the winter woods and find the first stirrings of spring​ .  Our fire will warm us and allow us to cook pancakes and other goodies. 
£12 per child aged 5+, £5 per adult      Puddingham Wood, Folkington
Stick Man
​Friday 17 December 10.30-12 or 12.45-2.15
Tell the story of the lost stick as we walk through the winter woods. Gather twigs to light the fire, toast fruit buns and make hot chocolate before making your own stick man to take home.                            
£9 per child aged 2-9                           Bluebell Wood, Arlington

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Dino day
​Friday 18 February 10.30-12 
Follow the footprints to find the dinosaurs hiding in the woods! Examine fossils and learn where to find them on the Downs. Make a dinosaur swamp for the creatures to play in and create your own fossil to take home.
£9 per child aged 2-9                         Bluebell Wood, Arlington
The Nest workshops
​Watch out for occasional events at The Nest at Wilmington, where we will be enhancing the area for wildlife and learning woodworking skills.


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COMING UP IN SPRING.......   
Spring celebration, birdsong walk, Easter bunnies..... 
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