Walk and Talk – Foraging

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join guide Anna for a relaxing walk around the arboretum, exploring the edible, medicinal, and toxic plants and fungi that thrive here. Start in the roundhouse with a hot drink made from foraged ingredients, while discussing foraging and historic food practices. Then, head out to focus on easily recognisable and accessible plants. Don’t forget to...

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Sold out – Fan brush workshop

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join extraordinary Bushcraft lead Kelly for a hands-on evening crafting a functional broom brush with colourful threads. We will use natural fibres including broomcorn to create a beautiful and functional hand fan brush, with colourful threads to make it unique to you. These objects are both functional and beautiful! Ideal for anyone who appreciates handmade...

Get Tickets £50.00 – £60.00 10 tickets left

Craft workshop – Introduction to Basketry June

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join us for a delightful day immersed in the ancient art of willow weaving at our serene outdoor venue, nestled within an ancient arboretum. Our one-day "Introduction to Basketry" course offers a unique opportunity to learn the traditional craft of basket-making, focusing on creating your very own foraging or berry basket. Whether you're a complete...

£55.00 – £65.00

Summer visitor day

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Immerse yourself in the beauty of mid-summer at Tortworth Arboretum this June. Wander through vibrant wildflowers, soak in the tranquillity of ancient woodland, and explore a stunning collection of over 600 native, exotic, and veteran trees. Follow marked trails or create your own path to uncover the arboretum’s unique features, including an old arena and...

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All things lavender workshop

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Spend a relaxing few hours on a summers evening enjoying working with the wonderful aroma of lavender. Learn how to make lavender wands to place around your home to ensure a lasting scent of calm. And create some natural products using lavender to make the most of its natural relaxing and calming qualities. Knowledge required:...

Get Tickets £18.00 – £22.00 4 tickets left

Bushcraft Workshop – Nettle Cordage

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Nettles are amazing plants; no only do they provide us with the materials to make stinging nettle cordage, they’re also edible, full of nutrients and have medicinal properties. Did you know that nettles have been made to make everything from binding, necklaces cords, bracelets, hafting tools, nets, small baskets etc for more than 3000 years?...

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Mini Explorers: Family nature day

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Calling all mini nature lovers and their families! Join us for a fun-filled morning of nature exploration at Tortworth Arboretum! Welcome the school holidays with a morning of outdoor exploration, hands-on activities, and nature discovery. From bug hunting to crafts and challenges, there’s something for the whole family to enjoy – plus, no adventure is...

Get Tickets £5.00 – £20.00

Hedgerow hand brush workshop

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join extraordinary Bushcraft lead Kelly for a hands-on day crafting a functional woodland brush using natural bramble fibres. We will use a hedgerow handle with natural Tampico fibres for the brush head. We will also spend some time looking at native natural fibre options and learn how to gather and process bramble fibres so you...

Get Tickets £80.00 – £90.00 10 tickets left

Walk and Talk – Bats

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join us in September to hunt for bats on a unique guided night walk through the arboretum.

Get Tickets £10.00 – £14.00

Walk and Talk – Identifying mushrooms

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join our Collection Manager, Jake, for a few hours of happy rambling, learning about the mushrooms that grow right on our doorstep. 

Get Tickets £18.00 – £22.00

Walk and Talk – Identifying mushrooms – pm

Tortworth Forest Centre Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road, Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire, United Kingdom

Join our Collection Manager, Jake, for a few hours of happy rambling, learning about the mushrooms that grow right on our doorstep. 

Get Tickets £18.00 – £22.00