- 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
Easter Eggs
Friday 11th April 10.30pm - 12.30pm
Follow the trail to find the special eggs left by the woodland birds... Play games to learn bird names, melt chocolate to make an edible nest for your eggs.
£12 per child aged 3-12, adult free
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.
Friday 11th April 10.30pm - 12.30pm
Follow the trail to find the special eggs left by the woodland birds... Play games to learn bird names, melt chocolate to make an edible nest for your eggs.
£12 per child aged 3-12, adult free
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.
Up with the lark
Sunday 13th April 6.00am - 8.00am
Amble through the woods to learn woodland bird songs, taking home a guide to the ones you are most likely to hear.
Climb the hill to the skylarks, for coffee, hot chocolate and croissants as the sun comes up.
£8 per person aged 7 to adult
Start and end point - Cherry Garden Road, Eastbourne
Sunday 13th April 6.00am - 8.00am
Amble through the woods to learn woodland bird songs, taking home a guide to the ones you are most likely to hear.
Climb the hill to the skylarks, for coffee, hot chocolate and croissants as the sun comes up.
£8 per person aged 7 to adult
Start and end point - Cherry Garden Road, Eastbourne
Easter bunnies
Friday 18th April 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Find all the hidden rabbits as we go into the woods - one is looking after some rabbit biscuits for you! Sit by the fire and make your own Easter bunny to take home.
£12 per child aged 4-12, adult free
Wild Weald, Hellingly
This will be the 25th year that I have run this event! From my days at Wilderness Wood, then at Puddingham, Abbots and the Bluebell Wood, and now this lovely new site near Hellingly.
One day, I'll have a wood of my own...
Friday 18th April 1.30pm - 3.30pm
Find all the hidden rabbits as we go into the woods - one is looking after some rabbit biscuits for you! Sit by the fire and make your own Easter bunny to take home.
£12 per child aged 4-12, adult free
Wild Weald, Hellingly
This will be the 25th year that I have run this event! From my days at Wilderness Wood, then at Puddingham, Abbots and the Bluebell Wood, and now this lovely new site near Hellingly.
One day, I'll have a wood of my own...
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
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
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
Coming up in the summer and autumn...
Dragon Day, Chocolate Frogs, Robin Hood, Tree Language, Ponds and Marshes, Dear Zoo, Owl Workshop, Helpful Hedgehogs....
Dragon Day, Chocolate Frogs, Robin Hood, Tree Language, Ponds and Marshes, Dear Zoo, Owl Workshop, Helpful Hedgehogs....