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Tortworth Arboretum, Off Tortworth Road
Wotton Under Edge, South Gloucestershire GL12 8HH United Kingdom Get Directions
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Craft workshop – Introduction to Basketry (sold out)

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...

Get Tickets £55.00 – £65.00

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...

Get Tickets £70.00 – £80.00 9 tickets left

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...

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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. 

Get Tickets £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. 

Get Tickets £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!

Get Tickets Free – £12.00

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...

Get Tickets £13.00 – £17.00 7 tickets left

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...

Get Tickets £55.00 – £70.00 6 tickets left

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...

Get Tickets £55.00 – £65.00 9 tickets left

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...

Get Tickets Free – £10.00