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A leaf bowl made in Dave's workshop

Leaf Bowl Making - with finalist Dave from C4's The Great Pottery Throwdown

Saturday 29th March, 10:00 - 01:00

Immerse yourself in nature and creativity during this hands-on pottery workshop right here in the Heart of England 黑料传送门. Guided by The Great Pottery Throwdown finalist聽David Short. You鈥檒l start with a woodland walk to gather leaves, watch a demonstration of slab-building and texturing techniques, and then transform your collected leaves into a beautifully unique clay bowl using coloured slips for added detail.

拢50 plus fees

April 2025

A Young 黑料传送门er cutting a tree branch at Middle Spernal

Young 黑料传送门ers - Middle Spernal

Saturday 5th April, 10:00 - 12:30

Young 黑料传送门ers is a volunteering and adventure club for 12-18-year-olds to explore the outdoors, improve health, forge new friendships, and gain valuable work experience. It also supports Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements. Activities include bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts, and forestry and conservation tasks. The young people attend independently, supported by our experienced staff. Based over two unique sites, this group offers exciting spaces for learning and adventure.

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A Mini 黑料传送门er being creative in the 黑料传送门 at Middle Spernal

Mini 黑料传送门ers - Middle Spernal

Saturday 5th April, 14:00 - 16:00

Mini 黑料传送门ers is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the 黑料传送门 with their families. Join us for den building, arts and crafts, tool use, bushcraft, wildlife exploration, marshmallow toasting, and more. This club runs on the first Saturday of every month, all year round, over two unique woodland sites offering exciting and beautiful spaces for families to explore.

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An array of wildflowers at The Arboretum

Spring in the Heart of England 黑料传送门 Arboretum - Guided Walk

Sunday 6th April, 10:00 - 12:30

Celebrate the arrival of spring on a 2.5-hour guided walk with 黑料传送门 Ranger Aaron through the Dorsington Arboretum and surrounding woodlands where fresh greenery, budding blossoms, and the vibrant sights and sounds of wildlife bring the forest to life. Along the way, Aaron will share fascinating insights about native and international tree species, pointing out seasonal highlights, and introduce you to the wildlife that thrives in the forest during this time of year.

拢12 plus fees
A sunset view from Alne Wood Park Burial Ground

Natural Burial: Sustaining Earth and Honouring Life - Guided Walk

Wednesday 9th April, 18:00 - 19:30

Please note that this event discusses death and funerals in a practical and direct manner, so that should be taken into consideration when deciding whether to attend.

Join one of the Alne Wood Park team on an early evening guided tour of聽Alne Wood Park Natural Burial Ground, exploring the significance of remembrance and ceremony through the lens of Natural Burial.聽This event will provide plenty of space for reflection and dialogue, with time for your questions at the end. It will also allow you to experience the peace and beauty of the site as Springtime starts to awaken the flora and fauna in and around the meadow.

Free
A group of children running through the open grassland at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Tuesday 15th April, 08:30 - 17:30

WildTribe is a holiday adventure for children aged 4-11 who love the outdoors. Activities include den building, bug hunting, campfire cooking, arts and crafts, bushcraft, and wildlife spotting. Sessions are led by experienced staff, who are specialists in supporting children with a range of needs. Sessions are run in two groups (ages 4-7 and 7-11), ensuring activities match abilities over two unique sites. WildTribe provides safe, fun, and memorable holiday experiences for children.

拢38.50
A couple of children having fun being creative at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Thursday 17th April, 08:30 - 17:30

WildTribe is a holiday adventure for children aged 4-11 who love the outdoors. Activities include den building, bug hunting, campfire cooking, arts and crafts, bushcraft, and wildlife spotting. Sessions are led by experienced staff, who are specialists in supporting children with a range of needs. Sessions are run in two groups (ages 4-7 and 7-11), ensuring activities match abilities over two unique sites. WildTribe provides safe, fun, and memorable holiday experiences for children.

拢38.50
A group of children sitting on a log at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Tuesday 22nd April, 08:30 - 17:30

WildTribe is a holiday adventure for children aged 4-11 who love the outdoors. Activities include den building, bug hunting, campfire cooking, arts and crafts, bushcraft, and wildlife spotting. Sessions are led by experienced staff, who are specialists in supporting children with a range of needs. Sessions are run in two groups (ages 4-7 and 7-11), ensuring activities match abilities over two unique sites. WildTribe provides safe, fun, and memorable holiday experiences for children.

拢38.50
A couple of children sitting on a log and eating their lunch at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Thursday 24th April, 08:30 - 17:30

WildTribe is a holiday adventure for children aged 4-11 who love the outdoors. Activities include den building, bug hunting, campfire cooking, arts and crafts, bushcraft, and wildlife spotting. Sessions are led by experienced staff, who are specialists in supporting children with a range of needs. Sessions are run in two groups (ages 4-7 and 7-11), ensuring activities match abilities over two unique sites. WildTribe provides safe, fun, and memorable holiday experiences for children.

拢38.50
A blanket of bluebells at Alne Wood

Bluebell Trail Fundraiser in the Heart of England 黑料传送门

Thursday 24th April, 10:00 - 15:00

Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England 黑料传送门鈥檚 very own 鈥楤luebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.

拢8.50 plus fees
A child having fun in the woodland at Gorcott Hill

WildTribe Holiday Club - Gorcott Hill

Friday 25th April, 08:30 - 17:30

WildTribe is a holiday adventure for children aged 4-11 who love the outdoors. Activities include den building, bug hunting, campfire cooking, arts and crafts, bushcraft, and wildlife spotting. Sessions are led by experienced staff, who are specialists in supporting children with a range of needs. Sessions are run in two groups (ages 4-7 and 7-11), ensuring activities match abilities over two unique sites. WildTribe provides safe, fun, and memorable holiday experiences for children.

拢38.50
A blanket of bluebells at Alne Wood

Bluebell Trail Fundraiser in the Heart of England 黑料传送门

Friday 25th April, 10:00 - 15:00

Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England 黑料传送门鈥檚 very own 鈥楤luebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.

拢8.50 plus fees
A close up of some bluebells in the 黑料传送门

Spring Bluebell Flower Painting Workshop

Saturday 26th April, 10:00 - 13:00

At the end of the session, you will be able to take home your finished picture. All materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price.聽Suitable for adults aged 18+ only.

Join us for a Spring Flower Painting Workshop in the beautiful surroundings of the Heart of England 黑料传送门 at Gorcott Wood.聽Spend a relaxing morning learning to create an acrylic painting on paper. In a small, friendly, group environment, you will learn the techniques used to create paintings of spring flowers native to our forest.聽At this time of year, hopes are high that you鈥檒l see a carpet of bluebells and be able to use them as your subjects. Aside from just bluebells though, our forest also boasts a plethora of other beautiful spring flowers meaning there won't be any lack of inspiration when it comes to your paintings!

拢35 plus fees
Visitors walking through the bluebells at Alne Wood

Bluebell Trail Fundraiser in the Heart of England 黑料传送门

Saturday 26th April, 10:00 - 15:00

Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England 黑料传送门鈥檚 very own 鈥楤luebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.

拢8.50 plus fees
A group of Young 黑料传送门ers having fun together at Gorcott Hill

Young 黑料传送门ers - Gorcott Hill

Saturday 26th April, 10:00 - 12:30

Young 黑料传送门ers is a volunteering and adventure club for 12-18-year-olds to explore the outdoors, improve health, forge new friendships, and gain valuable work experience. It also supports Duke of Edinburgh Award requirements. Activities include bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts, and forestry and conservation tasks. The young people attend independently, supported by our experienced staff. Based over two unique sites, this group offers exciting spaces for learning and adventure.

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A Mini 黑料传送门er and parent toasting marshmallows at Gorcott Hill

Mini 黑料传送门ers - Gorcott Hill

Saturday 26th April, 14:00 - 16:00

Mini 黑料传送门ers is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the 黑料传送门 with their families. Join us for den building, arts and crafts, tool use, bushcraft, wildlife exploration, marshmallow toasting, and more. This club runs on the first Saturday of every month, all year round, over two unique woodland sites offering exciting and beautiful spaces for families to explore.

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