Wild Wednesdays

Join the Education team to explore the beautiful Ashdown Forest. We will be investigating whats happening in nature whatever the season, fun activities, games and adventures.

Build your nature knowledge over the year and connect with the wild. Different topics and activities every session.

Suitable for children aged 5 - 12 years and they will need to accompanied by an adult.

Please come dressed to be outdoors whatever the weather in clothes you don't mind getting muddy and messy. Long sleeves, long trousers and sturdy shoes required throughout the year for both children and adults, as these will help protect from stings and scratches.

Please buy a ticket for each child attending, parents are free. Parking is included you will need to register your car on arrival in the Visitor Centre.

Nature Walks take place over uneven ground and may not be easily accessible for all. Please get in touch if you have any questions or need advice.

This event is not suitable for dogs.

July 30 Butterfly wings

Search for the amazing butterflies here at Ashdown Forest. Try to spot the incredible Purple Emperor that lives in and around the Forest centre garden and create a pongy scent that may lure them in. Make your own butterfly wings to take home.

6 August Lizards and Newts

Discover the difference between a lizard and a newt. Use their amazing skin patterns as inspiration to make a print with marbling inks.

13 August Hoverflies

Discover the amazing world of Hoverflies – these fantastic pollinators, pest controllers and recyclers make their homes in old trees. Create a hoverfly lagoon to attract hoverflies to your garden.

20 August Bats and Moths

Search for some of the things that bats like to eat. Help check our moth trap and discover just how beautiful and diverse moths are.

27 August Discover the history of Ashdown Forest

On this time travelling session join us to herd the Saxon pigs, go hunting with the King, catch rabbits in Broadstone Warren and make a Roman nature mosaic.