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  • Guest event – One day mothers retreat

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

    Join us for a relaxing day designed to allow mothers a chance to pause, take some time to care for themselves, and recharge. The day will be focused around nature connection, self-care, nourishing food, creative flow and journaling. A day to nurture and celebrate mothers within the beautiful Tortworth arboretum. Included in this one day...

  • Bushcraft workshop – Fire building and campfire cooking

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

    Join us at Tortworth Forest Centre for a hands-on Fire Building & Campfire Cooking Workshop, where you'll discover the art of outdoor cooking over an open fire. Guided by an experienced instructor, you’ll learn essential skills—from selecting and preparing wood to managing your fire throughout the day—while creating a delicious three-course meal. The final menu...

    £75.00 – £85.00

  • Tortworth turns 10: A Celebration in the Woods

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

    Join us on Saturday, 26th April, as we celebrate a decade of community, conservation, and connection at Tortworth Forest Centre! Explore the magic of this restored ancient woodland through guided walks, family-friendly activities, and inspiring stories from our 10-year journey. Using money raised by National Lottery players, The National Lottery Heritage Fund supports projects that...

    Free

  • Walk and Talk – Bluebells

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

    Join us for a happy ramble around the arboretum during this beautiful season. We'll learn about facts, figures and folklore around bluebells, and why they grow here in such abundance. 

    £9.00 – £11.00

  • Walk and Talk – Bluebells (afternoon)

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

    Join us for a happy ramble around the arboretum during this beautiful season. We'll learn about facts, figures and folklore around bluebells, and why they grow here in such abundance. 

    £9.00 – £11.00
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    Bluebell Visitor Day

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

    This month we’re celebrating a forest floor spectacle as bluebells carpet the arboretum!

    Free – £11.00

  • 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...

    £10.00 – £15.00
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    Bushcraft workshop – Leather Foraging Pouch

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

    Join bushcraft expert Kelly for an engaging and hands-on leather workshop in the peaceful surroundings of Tortworth Forest Centre. Learn traditional techniques to create your own bespoke leather and cotton foraging pouch, perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike. Foraging pouches sit at your belt, then unfold when you need to store your collection. Using high-quality...

    £50.00 – £70.00

  • 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...

    £50.00 – £60.00

  • 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...

    Free – £10.00

  • 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. You'll need...

    £18.00 – £22.00