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WildTribe Holiday Club - Summer Holidays

Tuesday 28th July, 08:30 - 17:00

WildTribe is a holiday adventure for children aged 5-11 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 5-7 and 7-11), ensuring activities match abilities. WildTribe provides safe, fun, and memorable holiday experiences for children.

From £38.50

December 2026

A handmade Christmas wreath decorated with eucalyptus, holly, pine sprigs, red berries, and pinecones on a table covered with greenery.
Workshop

Christmas Wreath Making in the Heart of England Forest

Saturday 5th December, 09:30 - 12:00

Welcome the festive season with a creative Christmas Wreath Workshop in the Heart of England Forest. Join Outdoor Learning Officer Elly for a relaxed woodland experience where you’ll gather natural materials and learn to weave a willow base before decorating it with your foraged finds and extra seasonal touches. Set in beautiful surroundings, this hands‑on session offers a fun and inspiring way to craft your own unique wreath and enjoy the magic of the Forest in the run‑up to Christmas.

From £35 plus fees
A mum and son toasting marshmallows over a campfire in a Forest clearing
Family Session

Mini Foresters Does Christmas!

Saturday 5th December, 13:00 - 15:00

Join us for a magical festive adventure in the Forest, full of Christmas cheer, creativity, and outdoor fun - perfect for little adventurers and their grown-ups. Get hands-on with nature as you create nature inspired Christmas crafts, follow a winter wildlife scavenger hunt, and gather around the crackling campfire for hot chocolate, toasted S’mores, and a cosy Christmas story under the trees.

£20 plus fees - includes up to 2 adults and 2 children
Young people enjoying a hot drink during a woodland activity at the Heart of England Forest.
Monthly Club

Next Generation Young Foresters

Saturday 12th December, 10:00 - 13:00

Next Generation Young Foresters is a volunteering and adventure club for young people aged 11-18. Our Young Foresters have many adventures in the Forest such as bushcraft, outdoor cooking, natural crafts and camps, as well as taking part in a number of forestry and conservation tasks.

Free
Close-up of a birch tree trunk with textured, peeling bark surrounded by thin winter branches.
Workshop

Reading the Forest: Identifying Trees in Winter

Saturday 12th December, 10:00 - 12:00

Enjoy a beginner‑friendly winter tree identification experience in the Heart of England Forest. The session begins with a short indoor introduction to key features used in colder months, including buds, bark, twigs, and overall tree shape. You’ll then head out on a guided walk through the woodland at Middle Spernal to put your new skills into practice. As you explore young plantations and mature trees, you’ll learn how to recognise many broadleaf species without leaves, building confidence all year round.

From £15 plus fees
An aerial image of the Forest at Middle Spernal with a low sun
Guided Walk

Winter Solstice Sunset Stroll

Monday 21st December, 14:30 - 17:30

As the winter sun sets, join us for a tranquil stroll through the Forest taking in the natural beauty of our west-facing viewpoint, perfect for capturing the final golden light of the year’s shortest day. Join us for a warming glass of mulled wine before heading out. After watching the sunset, we’ll return for festive refreshments and a hot drink at Middle Spernal Farm. The perfect way to unwind from the holiday hustle.

From £20 plus fees