Ashdown Forest

August News & Events

Sunday 1 August 11.00

Festival of Cricket Weekend at Sheffield Park

Join a tour of the historic Criocket Pitch and walk in the 3rd Earl of Sheffield's footsteps to discover our special place in cricketing history. Tours leave reception at 11.00 and 11.30am.

For families why not explore our Family Fun Day with free activities for all ages.

website: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sheffieldpark

Monday 2 August 10.30 - 4.30

Go Wild in the Garden - Family Fun Day with Sheffield Park.
2nd - 31st August Everyday from 10.30 - 4.30pm

Enjoy fun family activities with a wildlife
Bring a picnic and enjoy the ambience.

website: www.national Trust.org.uk/sheffield park

Friday 6 August 2.30 - 4.00pm

Teddy Bears Picnic at Wilderness Wood
6th and 19th August

An adventure in the woods for bears and their owners with games and a picnic. Bring picnic, tea and bears.
Suitable for children 3-6 years.

Fees : £5.60 per bears accompanied by a child Adults £3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Friday 6 August 10.00 - 12.30

Crafty Stuff at Wilderness Wood
Friday 6th August. Suitable for children aged 6-12 years

A family workshop for all to enjoy. Get creative with clay, paint and natural materials found in the woods. Make woodland animals and scenes.

Fees : Child £ 8.70 Adults : £8.70

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Saturday 7 August

50th Anniversary at Bluebell Railway
Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th August

Come and join in the fun during this very special weekend to mark the 50th Anniversary of the Bluebell Railway.
Visit the website for full details of the celebration.

website: www.bluebell-railway.co.uk

Sunday 8 August 6.30 - Late

Gala Classical Concert and Art Exhibition at Saint Hill Manor

Come and join us for a wonderful evening out at the opening of the Saint Hill Arts Festival. The evening will include a Gala Classical Concert featuring the international concert pianist Gabriel Arnold and the Art Exhibition.

6.30 Drinks and canapes
7.00 Opening of the Festival Art Exhibition
7.30 Gala Classical Concert in the Great Hall, Saint Hill Castle.

email: lix.ostermann@googlemail.com

Monday 9 August 10.30 - 11.30

Baby Bug Hunt at Wilderness Wood,Hadlow Down
Suitable for 3-6 year olds accompanied by an adult

Explore the woods to find minibeasts and discover what they do. Make a model bug to take home.

Fees : Children £4.70 Adults £ 3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Monday 9 August 10.30 - 12.30

Big Bug Hunt at Wilderness Wood
9th, 24th 31st August

Search in different areas of the woods for all sorts of creepy crawlies and find out how they live. Make a book and model to take home. These adventures are suitable for children 7-11.

Fees : Children £ 7.50 and Adults £3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Tuesday 10 August 10.30 - 11.30 2.00 - 3.00

Fairy Gardens at Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down
10th, 16th and 26th August
Suitable for children 3-6 years

Find the fairy glade and listen to a story about woodland elves.
Make a garden for fairies to enjoy and a wand to take home.

Fees : Children £5.60 and Adults £3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Wednesday 11 August 10.30 - 1.30

Castaway at Wilderness Wood
11th, 19th and 25th August

Join an expedition deep into the woods, have fun building shelters from woodland materials and cooking sausages over your camp fire. Wear old clothes. These events are suitable for children 6-11.

Fees : Children £10.35 Adults : £3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Thursday 12 August 14.00

Bird Walk at Old Lodge on the Ashdown Forest
Thursday 12th August at 14.00

A member of the Ashdown Forest Bird Group will lead a walk that lasts for about an hour. The walk is aimed at children and beginners. Please bring a pair of binoculars. For more details please call the Forest Centre Tel : 01342 823583

Fee : £1.00 per child and £2.00 per adult

email: tracy@ashdownforest.org
website: ashdownforest.org

Thursday 12 August 10.00 - 12.00

Survive in the Wild at Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down
12th and 23rd August and 26th October
Suitable for children aged 8 - 13

What are the four things you need to survive? Find them in the woods. Hands on activities to learn woodland bushcraft.

Fees : Children £7.50 Adults £3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Sunday 15 August 10.00 - 5.00pm

Sussex Food Festival at Bluebell Railway
Sunday 15th August 2010

The Bluebell Railway is hosting the very popular Sussex Food festival at Horsted Keynes Station on Sunday 15th August from 10.00 - 5.00pm.

Admission to the Food Festival is free for Train Ticket Holders.
For non ticket holders admission is Adults £1.50 Children 50p.

For further details contact : Mike O'Rourke Tel : 01825 720821

website: www.bluebell-railway.co.uk

Wednesday 18 August All Day

Vintage Car Day at The Cat at West Hoathley

Bring your own vintage car or view some of the beasutiful cars on display around the pub. Bacon rolls, tea and coffee are available from 9.00am. A full pub menu and a hog roast will be available on the day.

email: info@catinn.co.uk
website: catinn.co.uk

Tuesday 24 August 10.00-4.00

Lucius Decius - Legionary of V1 Leger
Come to the Ashdown Forest Centre for a Roman Experience

Experience activities from roman times including archery, lay out of a road, decorating shields, drilling and marching.

Entrance £2.50 per person. Each child receives a bag of coins. To book your place contact : tracy@ashdownforest.org

website: www.ashdownforest.org

Tuesday 24 August 10.30 - 11.30

Baby Bug Hunt at Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down
Suitable for children aged 3-6 years

Explore the woods and find minibeats and discover what they do. make a model bug and take it home.

Fees : Children £4.70 Adults £3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

Wednesday 25 August 14.00

Bird Walk at Old Airstrip, Ashdown Forest
Thursday 26th August at 14.00

Come and join a bird walk on the Forest which is lead by a member of the Ashdown Forest Bird Group. The walk will last about an hour and is aimed at Children and beginners. Please bring a pair of binoculars. For further information please call
the Forest Centre Tel : 01342 823583.

Fee : £1 per child and £2 per adult

email: tracy@ashdownforest.org
website: www.ashdownforest.org

Saturday 28 August

Live Band and Hog Roast at The Pig and Butcher, Five Ash Down. Saturday 28th August

Come and enjoy a live band and outdoor hog roast at this traditional Sussex pub.

email: tomandtash@hotmail.co.uk

Tuesday 31 August 10.30 - 11.30

Baby Bug Hunt at Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down
Suitable for children 3-6 years.

Explore the woods and find minibeasts then identify what they do. Make a bug to take home.

Fees : Children £4.70 Adults £3.95

email: enquiries@wildernesswood.co.uk
website: www.wildernesswood.co.uk

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