- Events are held in Sussex woodlands and green spaces near Eastbourne
- Different events are for adults, families, or children
- Children are to be accompanied by an adult
- You will need to book in advance
- To book, email sarah@cherrywoodadventures.co.uk or call or text 07887 556336
- Booking terms are found here
Birdsong amble - with Bates Green Garden
Thursday 23 May 9-11.30am
A gentle walk through the beautiful, private woods at Arlington to discover some of the thirty species of bird that live here. They might be hard to spot against the bright sky, but their songs ring through the trees. Take home a birdsong guide, and browse the books over coffee and cake.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Thursday 23 May 9-11.30am
A gentle walk through the beautiful, private woods at Arlington to discover some of the thirty species of bird that live here. They might be hard to spot against the bright sky, but their songs ring through the trees. Take home a birdsong guide, and browse the books over coffee and cake.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Dinosaur adventure
Tuesday 28 May 10.30-12 noon FULLY BOOKED
Hunt for the baby dinosaurs hiding in the woods... can you find the giant egg? Create a dinosaur swamp to play in, discover fossils and eat dinosaur biscuits.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 28 May 10.30-12 noon FULLY BOOKED
Hunt for the baby dinosaurs hiding in the woods... can you find the giant egg? Create a dinosaur swamp to play in, discover fossils and eat dinosaur biscuits.
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Fire and forage
Tuesday 28 May 1.30 - 4.00pm
Forage in the woods and hedges for spring greens. Learn different ways to light a fire, create nettle crisps, garlic and cheese kebabs and primrose sweets.
£14 per child aged 6-15
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 28 May 1.30 - 4.00pm
Forage in the woods and hedges for spring greens. Learn different ways to light a fire, create nettle crisps, garlic and cheese kebabs and primrose sweets.
£14 per child aged 6-15
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
The hungry caterpillar
Friday 31 May 10.30-12.00 noon
Find the caterpillars and other tiny bugs living in the green leaves. Make your own caterpillar biscuit to munch!
£9 per child aged 2-9, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 31 May 10.30-12.00 noon
Find the caterpillars and other tiny bugs living in the green leaves. Make your own caterpillar biscuit to munch!
£9 per child aged 2-9, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Elderflower magic
Friday 31 May 1.30-3.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Carve your own magic wand, then use it to create a potion. Use the magical elder tree to make jewellery and make elderflower ice cream in the woods!
£14 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 31 May 1.30-3.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Carve your own magic wand, then use it to create a potion. Use the magical elder tree to make jewellery and make elderflower ice cream in the woods!
£14 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Wildlife walk- with Bates Green Garden
Thursday 20 June 9.30 - 12 noon
A gentle walk in the summer woods to find signs of deer, foxes, rabbits and mice. Watch for kingfishers and have a look at the amazing pond creatures; sit in the flower meadow, find your favourite tree.
Includes coffee and cake and a chance to chat over the books that have inspired me.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Thursday 20 June 9.30 - 12 noon
A gentle walk in the summer woods to find signs of deer, foxes, rabbits and mice. Watch for kingfishers and have a look at the amazing pond creatures; sit in the flower meadow, find your favourite tree.
Includes coffee and cake and a chance to chat over the books that have inspired me.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Gruffalo crumble
Tuesday 30 July 10.30 - 12 noon
Tell the tale of the creature with terrible teeth and terrible claws... make him a woodland crumble and then cook your own crumble over the fire.
£9 per child aged 2-11
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 30 July 10.30 - 12 noon
Tell the tale of the creature with terrible teeth and terrible claws... make him a woodland crumble and then cook your own crumble over the fire.
£9 per child aged 2-11
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Ponds and marshes
Tuesday 30 July 1.30 - 3.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Come pond dipping and find whirlygigs, newts and froglets. Find out where a marshmallow gets its name, then cook some!
£12 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 30 July 1.30 - 3.30pm FULLY BOOKED
Come pond dipping and find whirlygigs, newts and froglets. Find out where a marshmallow gets its name, then cook some!
£12 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Dragons and dragonflies
Friday 2 August 10.30 - 12pm
Follow the clues to find the dragon, and use dragon fire to cook his treasure! Discover the dragonflies by the pond and make your own zooming dragonfly.
£10 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 2 August 10.30 - 12pm
Follow the clues to find the dragon, and use dragon fire to cook his treasure! Discover the dragonflies by the pond and make your own zooming dragonfly.
£10 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Wild art
Friday 2 August 1.30 - 4pm
Light the fire for a snack and to make charcoal to draw with, try sewing leaves, painting with flowers and print a bag to take your creations home.
£14 per child aged 6-15, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 2 August 1.30 - 4pm
Light the fire for a snack and to make charcoal to draw with, try sewing leaves, painting with flowers and print a bag to take your creations home.
£14 per child aged 6-15, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Woodland elves
Tuesday 6 August 10.30 - 12 noon FULLY BOOKED
Make your elvish crown and put on your wings. Find a magic wand to lead you to the fairy party, where you will make potions and fairy cakes.
£12 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 6 August 10.30 - 12 noon FULLY BOOKED
Make your elvish crown and put on your wings. Find a magic wand to lead you to the fairy party, where you will make potions and fairy cakes.
£12 per child aged 3-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Summer camp
Tuesday 6 August 1.30 - 3.30pm
Build a camp for some summer shade, weave a plate and cook drop scones and summer jam on the fire. If it's hot, we will build a woodland shower!
£14 per child aged 6-15, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 6 August 1.30 - 3.30pm
Build a camp for some summer shade, weave a plate and cook drop scones and summer jam on the fire. If it's hot, we will build a woodland shower!
£14 per child aged 6-15, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Mini mouse adventure
Tuesday 27 August 10.30 - 12 noon
Find the adventurous mice and take them bungee jumping, zipwiring and trampolining! After that, they'll need a little lie down in a box bed your can make for them. Take a baby mouse home in your box.
£11 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 27 August 10.30 - 12 noon
Find the adventurous mice and take them bungee jumping, zipwiring and trampolining! After that, they'll need a little lie down in a box bed your can make for them. Take a baby mouse home in your box.
£11 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Treasure hunt
Tuesday 27 August 1.30 - 3.30pm
Solve the clues, find the message in the bottle, follow the map, dig for treasure! The woodland animals will help you on your way, and celebrate your success with a campfire treat.
£12 per child aged 4-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tuesday 27 August 1.30 - 3.30pm
Solve the clues, find the message in the bottle, follow the map, dig for treasure! The woodland animals will help you on your way, and celebrate your success with a campfire treat.
£12 per child aged 4-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Tree tales - with Bates Green Garden
Thursday 29 August 9.30- 12 noon
With Bates Green Garden - Ramble through the ancient wood to learn the native trees. You’ll make your own little identification book to take home and use on your own walks. Discover a little more about the natural history and folklore of the trees. Includes coffee and cake and time to browse my tree library.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Thursday 29 August 9.30- 12 noon
With Bates Green Garden - Ramble through the ancient wood to learn the native trees. You’ll make your own little identification book to take home and use on your own walks. Discover a little more about the natural history and folklore of the trees. Includes coffee and cake and time to browse my tree library.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Big bug hunt
Friday 30 August 10.30 - 12 noon
Search under logs, in the leaves and in the meadow for all the best bugs. Make your own model bug to take home, and a sweet beetle to eat!
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 30 August 10.30 - 12 noon
Search under logs, in the leaves and in the meadow for all the best bugs. Make your own model bug to take home, and a sweet beetle to eat!
£9 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
The unicorn adventure
Friday 30 August 1.30 - 3.30pm
Did you know there is a unicorn hiding in Sussex? Follow the clues through the woodland, meeting all kinds of magical creatures. Ask the Long Man for directions, the Phoenix for fire and then the elves will create a rainbow tea party.
£14 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Friday 30 August 1.30 - 3.30pm
Did you know there is a unicorn hiding in Sussex? Follow the clues through the woodland, meeting all kinds of magical creatures. Ask the Long Man for directions, the Phoenix for fire and then the elves will create a rainbow tea party.
£14 per child aged 2-11, adult free
Bluebell Wood, Arlington
Woodland weave - with Bates Green Garden
Thursday 3 October 9.30- 12 noon
Wind your way through the woods collecting autumn treasures. Weave a wreath base for an autumn or winter display and a willow platter. Use your plate for your cake with coffee at the end of the session, and look through my wood crafting book for more inspiration.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Thursday 3 October 9.30- 12 noon
Wind your way through the woods collecting autumn treasures. Weave a wreath base for an autumn or winter display and a willow platter. Use your plate for your cake with coffee at the end of the session, and look through my wood crafting book for more inspiration.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Forest fungi - with Bates Green Garden
Thursday 10 October 9.30- 12 noon
Why do fungi pop up in autumn? Discover how they grow, learn the many different shapes and features to tell them apart. Discover how fungi research has led to the discovery of the "mother tree". Browse my woodland and fungi books over coffee and cake at the end of the session.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults
Thursday 10 October 9.30- 12 noon
Why do fungi pop up in autumn? Discover how they grow, learn the many different shapes and features to tell them apart. Discover how fungi research has led to the discovery of the "mother tree". Browse my woodland and fungi books over coffee and cake at the end of the session.
Enquiries through Sarah
Bates Green Garden and Wood, Arlington
For adults