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Events

Needle felting workshop

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Come and spend a fun morning learning to needle felt a wool fibre picture. In a small, friendly, group environment, you will learn the basic techniques to make a needle felted picture, with all the equipment and materials provided for you.

April 2023

Wild primrose on the Forest floor
Guided Walk: Early Spring in the Forest
Saturday 01 April, 2023 - 09:00 - 11:00
Join Forest Ranger, Tim for a gentle 2.5 miles stroll, which also takes a riverside walk through the Forest to see, smell and hear that spring really is in the air!
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Young Foresters
Saturday 01 April, 2023 - 10:00 - 12:30

A volunteering and adventure club for young people aged 12-18. Our Young Foresters have many adventures in the Forest, as well as taking part in a number of forestry and conservation tasks.

The Heart of England Forest, Spernal, Nr. Studley 

Tickets: £5
Two women with three small children sitting on a log in the Forest
Mini Foresters
Saturday 01 April, 2023 - 14:00 - 16:00

Our regular club for families with children aged 4-11. Every month sees a new adventure for the mini foresters as they learn about wildlife, try a bit of bushcraft, get creative with craft activities and learn how to help the wildlife in the forest.

The Heart of England Forest, B49 6JE

Tickets: £5 per family
Two boys and a girl standing and sitting on a log smiling
WildTribe Holiday Club - Spring holiday
Monday 03 April, 2023 - 08:30 - 17:30

Our holiday club for children aged 5 years old and over is full of fun, adventure and fresh air. Perfect for kids who love getting outdoors, learning about nature and having fun in the woods.

Middle Spernal Farm, B49 6JE

Tickets: £30
Two boys and a girl standing and sitting on a log smiling
WildTribe Holiday Club - Spring holiday
Friday 14 April, 2023 - 08:30 - 17:30

Our holiday club for children aged 5 years old and over is full of fun, adventure and fresh air. Perfect for kids who love getting outdoors, learning about nature and having fun in the woods.

Middle Spernal Farm, B49 6JE

Tickets: £30
Adults and children walking through a woodland in spring.
Family Guided Walk: Exploring Morgrove Coppice and Middle Spernal
Friday 14 April, 2023 - 10:00 - 12:30

Join member of our Learning and Skills team for a walk, den making and bug hunting around areas of the Forest not normally open to the public.

Morgrove Coppice car park, B49 6JF

Tickets: £5 - £10
An framed felted image of flowers, grass and blue skies
Needle felting workshop
Saturday 15 April, 2023 - 10:00 - 13:00
Come and spend a fun morning learning to needle felt a wool fibre picture. In a small, friendly, group environment, you will learn the basic techniques to make a needle felted picture, with all the equipment and materials provided for you.

All workshop materials and tea/coffee/biscuits are included in the price.
 

Tickets: £53.59
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Family Picnic & Art Session in the Bluebells
Thursday 27 April, 2023 -16:00-18:30

With families in mind, take inspiration from a bluebell walk to create some springtime art before unpacking your picnic for a tea time treat in this usual private ancient woodland.

Alne Wood Park Natural Burial Ground, Spernal Lane, B49 6JG

Tickets: from £5
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Bluebell Wood Fundraising Open Day
Friday 28 April, 2023 -10:00-16:00

Experience the Heart of England Forest's Bluebell Wood and help to conserve these irreplaceable ancient woodland habitats. Admission is by timed ticket only purchased in advance

Alne Wood Park Natural Burial Ground, Spernal Lane, B49 6JG

Tickets: from £7.50
A sea of bluebells covering the Forest floor in a clearing with tall trees behind
Bluebell Wood Fundraising Open Day
Saturday 29 April, 2023 -10:00-16:00

Experience the Heart of England Forest's Bluebell Wood and help to conserve these irreplaceable ancient woodland habitats. Admission is by timed ticket only purchased in advance

Alne Wood Park Natural Burial Ground, Spernal Lane, B49 6JG

Tickets: from £7.50