Leaf Bowl Making - with finalist Dave from C4's The Great Pottery Throwdown
Immerse yourself in nature and creativity during this hands-on pottery workshop right here in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. Guided by The Great Pottery Throwdown finalist David Short. You’ll 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.
June 2025
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Middle Spernal
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers 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.
Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Middle Spernal
Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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.
Connecting with the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ Closely and Creatively - Immersive Art Workshop
You will be provided with art materials and be able to take all pieces of art home with you.
Get ready to experience the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ from a different perspective, treat your senses to a creative experience in by where you can tease out your creativity and play with the term ‘art’. This guided event will be led by former illustrator Julie Walton-Evans, who now works as part of the communications team in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. During your morning, be open to any possibilities and really allow yourself to experiment with expressing yourself within nature. Let the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ become your muse and unleash your inner artist. You will be emersed in the semi-ancient woodland of Alne wood, a truly magical and inspiring spot, perfect for you to lose yourself and escape the distractions of day-to-day life, while creating something truly beautiful.
Garden of Heroes and Villains Fundraiser for the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ
Admission by pre-purchased tickets only. Dogs on short leads are welcome.
Experience the Garden of Heroes & Villains, a private sculpture garden commissioned by our late Founder Felix Dennis, and meet some of history’s greats, immortalised in bronze. With activities on this open day for the whole family, including a yew hedge maze, poetry garden, woodland walks and a collection of over 50 stunning sculptures, not forgetting the tea and cake refreshments, it's a unique day out in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Gorcott Hill
Young ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers 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.
Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers - Gorcott Hill
Mini ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅers is a monthly club where children aged 4-11 can enjoy seasonal activities in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ 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.
