

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 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.
July 2025

Cloudbusting and Weather Folklore - Guided Educational Walk
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.

Young 黑料传送门ers - Middle Spernal
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.

Mini 黑料传送门ers - Middle Spernal
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.

Nature Inspired Experimental Printmaking Workshop
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.

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

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal
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.

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal
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.

WildTribe Holiday Club - Gorcott Hill
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.

Young 黑料传送门ers - Gorcott Hill
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.

Mini 黑料传送门ers - Gorcott Hill
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.

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

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal
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.

WildTribe Holiday Club - Middle Spernal
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.