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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

July 2025

Fluffy clouds in a light blue sky over the 黑料传送门

Cloudbusting and Weather Folklore - Guided Educational Walk

Wednesday 2nd July, 18:30 - 20:30

Please be aware that this event is also subject to the weather.聽Children under 16 years must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs on leads are welcome.

Do you know your cumulus from your cirrus? Ever wondered whether there鈥檚 truth in the old saying,聽"When swallows fly high, it will be dry"? Join us for a fascinating guided walk exploring the skies above Sheriff鈥檚 Lench, where we鈥檒l uncover the secrets of cloud formations and the folklore that has shaped our understanding of the weather for centuries.聽Led by 黑料传送门 Team Member聽Ed聽Leszczynski, this walk will take you through the open landscapes of Sheriff鈥檚 Lench, offering plenty of opportunities to observe the sky and discuss what the clouds might be telling us.

拢10 plus fees
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 July, 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 lay on the forest floor and having fun at Middle Spernal

Mini 黑料传送门ers - Middle Spernal

Saturday 5th July, 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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A close-up of smell-leaves lime tree leaves, perfect for printing with

Nature Inspired Experimental Printmaking Workshop

Saturday 12th July, 10:00 - 15:00

We鈥檒l provide all materials, along with tea, coffee, and biscuits, so you can enjoy a relaxing and immersive creative experience.

Unleash your creativity in this hands-on Experimental Printmaking Workshop, where nature itself becomes your inspiration and your art medium! Join聽Outdoor Learning Officer Elly Joplin鈥攁 fine arts graduate and experienced art teacher鈥攆or a unique artistic journey set in the stunning woodland surroundings of Gorcott Hill.聽You鈥檒l have the opportunity to collect leaves, seed heads, feathers, and other found objects鈥攖he very materials that will shape your prints. Elly will then guide you through a variety of experimental printmaking techniques, perfect for both beginners and those with some artistic experience.

拢70 plus fees
The Beatles statue at the Garden of Heroes and Villains

Garden of Heroes and Villains Fundraiser for the Heart of England 黑料传送门

Saturday 19th July, 10:00 - 17:00

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鈥檚 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 黑料传送门.

拢14 plus fees
A child showing off his muddy hands at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Tuesday 22nd July, 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 child being creative in the woodland at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Thursday 24th July, 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 child having fun in the woodland at Gorcott Hill

WildTribe Holiday Club - Gorcott Hill

Friday 25th July, 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 Young 黑料传送门ers listening to a member of staff at Gorcott Hill

Young 黑料传送门ers - Gorcott Hill

Saturday 26th July, 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 having fun Gorcott Hill

Mini 黑料传送门ers - Gorcott Hill

Saturday 26th July, 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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A view of the laburnum and wisteria tunnel at The Arboretum in summer

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

Sunday 27th July, 10:00 - 12:00

Immerse yourself in the lush greenery, shady canopies, and vibrant wildlife in the height of summer on this 2-hour guided walk led by 黑料传送门 Ranger Aaron. With the warmer season in full swing, we have the unusual chance to start our journey much closer to the Arboretum, with meadow parking a stone's throw from its entrance, meaning you get more time to immerse yourself in its wonders. This peaceful summer walk is ideal for photographers, nature enthusiasts, or anyone seeking a serene outdoor adventure.

拢12 plus fees
A child toasting a marshmallow over a small fire at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Tuesday 29th July, 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 building a den at Middle Spernal

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal

Thursday 31st July, 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