Weekday Christmas Trees
We are open Monday to Friday for a lovely relaxed atmosphere to buy your Christmas tree and enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate and home-made mince-pie from The Hatch.
We are open weekends too, with more going on, and we recommend you book a car parking space on the weekends of 29th & 30th November & 6th & 7th December.
No need to book if you are visiting us during the week!
Christmas Trees and Winter Fayre
Hundreds of beautiful locally grown trees available in the festive courtyard.
Soak up the atmosphere with: gifts and decorations from local artists and makers; food, drink and music and craft demos…
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Christmas Trees and Winter Fayre
Hundreds of beautiful locally grown trees available in the festive courtyard.
Soak up the atmosphere with: gifts and decorations from local artists and makers; food, drink and music and craft demos…
Please click image for more information
Women's Moon Circle with Leanne
Oracle cards, seasonal hand-crafted herbal tea from Wise Hebs, Self development and Releasing Ritual.
Join Leanne in the cosy Health Hut in the woods, for this special monthly gathering.
By donation.
07803877085 to book. Booking essential.
Weekday Christmas Trees
We are open Monday to Friday for a lovely relaxed atmosphere to buy your tree, grab a coffee or hot chocolate from The Hatch and browse a table of beautiful decorations and gifts made by local artists.
We are open weekends too, with more going on, and we recommend you book a car parking space on the weekends of 30th November & 1st December and 7th & 8th December.
No need to book if you are visiting us during the week!
Christmas Trees & More
Come and buy your tree, grab a coffee or hot chocolate from The Hatch, make a ceramic or woody decoration, and browse the beautiful decorations and gifts made by local artists in The Barn.
Mulled apple juice, cider and chestnuts over the fire
Woodfired pizza from Cashew Catering
Make a Stick Man for your christmas tree with Heidi
Paint a pottery decoration with Julia Dunstan
The Wand Brothers - original, handcrafted wooden wands.
You can book a (free) parking space: https://wildernesswood-christmas-2025.eventbrite.co.uk
If you are not buying a Christmas tree, please pay the usual admission charge at The Hatch.
The woods are not open for walks today.
Christmas Trees & More
Come and buy your tree, grab a coffee or hot chocolate from The Hatch and browse some beautiful decorations and gifts made by local artists in The Barn.
Mulled apple juice, cider and chestnuts over the fire
Woodfired pizza from Cashew Catering
Make a Stick Man for your christmas tree with Heidi
Paint a pottery decoration with Julia Dunstan
The Wand Brothers - original, handcrafted wooden wands.
Luska of Wheel House Signs - beautiful enameled baubles, plus sign writing demonstration.
You can book a (free) parking space: https://wildernesswood-christmas-2025.eventbrite.co.uk
If you are not buying a Christmas tree, please pay the usual admission charge at The Hatch.
Members Winter Solstice Celebration
Members are invited to join us to mark the longest night and shortest day of the year. We will form a procession and head into the woods as the light fades to meet with music and poetry along the way and then come back to light a fire and enjoy delicious food by Yoni Suissa in the Cookhouse; a mid-winter bar in The Hatch; and music in The Barn.
Bring cash for a donation towards the food and event (suggested £5.00 per person). Please RSVP by reply to this e-mail so we have a good idea of numbers. Also let us know if you would you like to offer a short (maximum 5 minutes) piece of music, poetry or drama for an informal 'concert' in The Barn.
Home Team Hibernation
The woods are closed for a winter rest, so the home team can recharge (and do some forestry and accountancy work).
Members are welcome to walk Tuesday to Sunday during daylight hours - if you are bringing guests, please pay in the honesty box on the front of the barn, and be sure to pay attention to signs and any tape that might be up to keep you safe.
Emails and social media will be monitored, but not checked daily, so please keep this in mind if getting in touch.
The Hatch re-opens at 10am on Tuesday 3rd February - and we will be full of excitement to welcome members and new visitors.
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Hatch re-opens
After our winter hibination, we slide back the window of The Hatch again this week to serve you a hot drink and slice of cake!
Stewardship Saturday - February
Join the Wilderness Wood team and members to get involved with the stewardship and improvement of the woodland. All ages welcome.
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Morning Meditation
Join Sally from Leap Mindfulness for a morning meditation circle to start your day with lightness, connection and peace. Set yourself gentle and inspiring intentions for your day and allow the woods to warmly connect with you.
All held around a fire - at the Wood Glade Shelter.
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Gosh, darn it! with Kate & Lucy
Visible Mending Workshop: Patching & Darning (3 Hours)
Celebrate sustainability and creativity through the art of visible mending. In this 3-hour hands-on workshop, you will learn practical and beautiful techniques to repair worn or damaged clothing using both patching and darning methods. Whether you're new to hand-stitching or looking to expand your mending skills, this class offers an inspiring introduction to repairing garments (clothes, blankets, cushion covers etc). Show your fabric some love and help prolong its life!
Stewardship Saturday - March
Meet in the courtyard at 10am for a poem and to choose a job to do for the morning. We break at lunch at 1pm - we’ll provide a warming bowl of soup, please bring food to supplement this!
All members can join, providing you are comfortable working outdoors with tools - all children must be with a responsible adult. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring gloves if you have them.
Please drop Emily a line to let us know you’re coming: emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org
Woodblock Printing Workshop
This one-day course is suitable for beginners, as well as those who are familiar with the techniques and just want to play for a day. Perfect for making your own Christmas Cards!
Adele will show you how to carve and print from a block that you have designed. The aim being that you go home with your own original prints.
Morning Meditation
Join Sally from Leap Mindfulness for a morning meditation circle to start your day with lightness, connection and peace. Set yourself gentle and inspiring intentions for your day and allow the woods to warmly connect with you.
All held around a fire - at the Wood Glade Shelter.
Mothering Sunday
A day to celebrate mothers…
Wholesome activities for all the family - more details to follow.
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Good Friday 2026
Join us in the woods to celebrate Good Friday - no need to book!
The Hatch will be open serving drinks and refreshments (including home-made hot-cross buns) from 10am to 4pm
Take a walk in the woods and find all the Easter Bunnies to solve the anagram and enjoy our spring poetry trail.
Also:
Spring stall selling crafts, goodies and gifts.
and more!
Details to follow closer to the time…
Easter Saturday 2026
Join us in the woods to celebrate - no need to book!
The Hatch will be open serving drinks and refreshments (including home-made hot-cross buns) from 10-4
Take a walk in the woods and find all the Easter Bunnies to solve the anagram and enjoy our spring poetry trail.
Also:
Spring stall selling crafts, goodies and gifts.
and more!
more details to follow closer to the time…
Easter Sunday 2026
Join us in the woods on Easter Sunday - no need to book!
The Hatch will be open serving drinks and refreshments (including home-made hot-cross buns) from 10-4
Take a walk in the woods and find all the Easter Bunnies to solve the anagram and enjoy our spring poetry trail.
Also:
spring stall selling crafts, goodies and gifts.
and much more!
more details to follow closer to the time…
Easter Monday 2026
Join us in the woods on Bank Holiday Monday - no need to book!
The Hatch will be open serving drinks and refreshments (including home-made hot-cross buns) from 10-4
Take a walk in the woods and find all the Easter Bunnies to solve the anagram and enjoy our spring poetry trail.
Also:
Spring stall selling crafts, goodies and gifts.
and much more!
more details to follow closer to the time…
Morning Meditation
Join Sally from Leap Mindfulness for a morning meditation circle to start your day with lightness, connection and peace. Set yourself gentle and inspiring intentions for your day and allow the woods to warmly connect with you.
All held around a fire - at the Wood Glade Shelter.
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Green Woodworking for Adults and Families
Whittle a spoon, make a bird box - the only limit is your imagination.
Suitable for adults and accompanied children
Sashiko Stitch
Sashiko: Beginner Workshop (3 Hours)
Discover the beauty of hitomezashi, a traditional one-stitch style of Japanese sashiko known for its rhythmic patterns and meditative stitching. In this 3-hour hands-on class, students will learn the fundamentals of this timeless craft while creating a sampler piece to take home.
Members May Day Celebration
We invite members to join us for our annual celebration of Spring - the highlight of the member calendar (or Emily’s anyway!)!
Join us at 5pm for the crowning of the May Queen (or King!) and a procession around the woods to celebrate bluebells and the year’s projects! Then back up top for food, a wild bar in The Hatch, a home-grown ceilidh dance called by Katy and songs around the fire into the night…
Please RSVP to emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org so we have an idea of numbers.
Wedding Private Function - woodland closed
There is a wedding in the wood today - congratulations!
We are closed today. Apologies for any inconvenience to other members and visitors to the wood.
We will be open again on Sunday 31st May at 10am.
Stewardship Saturday - June
Join the Wilderness Wood team and members to get involved with the stewardship and improvement of the woodland. All ages welcome.
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Wedding - Woodland Closed
There is a woodland wedding on site today and we are closed to the public and members - sorry for any inconvenience.
We reopen tomorrow - Sunday 28th July - at 10am.
Stewardship Saturday - July
Join the Wilderness Wood team and members to get involved with the stewardship and improvement of the woodland. All ages welcome.
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Wild Within Retreat
Shamanic Inspiration & Intuitive Development Retreat
This retreat is a weekend connecting with your intuition using Shamanic inspired traditions. You are invited to listen to your higher-self, connect with your Guides & Ancestors and feel the beating heart of Mother Earth. Held within private woodland, you can spend time off grid and be powered by Universal life force.
For more details and booking, please see Sally’s website
Wedding - Woodland Closed
The woods are booked today for a woodland wedding.
The Hatch and alphabet trail are closed today.
We re-open tomorrow - Sunday 9th August at 10am - sorry for any inconvenience.
Wedding - Woodland Closed
There is a woodland wedding on site today and we are closed to the public and members - sorry for any inconvenience.
We reopen tomorrow - Sunday 16th August - at 10am.
Wedding - Woodland Closed
There is a woodland wedding on site today and we are closed to the public and members - sorry for any inconvenience.
We reopen tomorrow - Sunday 23rd August - at 10am.
Stewardship Saturday - September
Join the Wilderness Wood team and members to get involved with the stewardship and improvement of the woodland. All ages welcome.
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Stewardship Saturday - October
Join the Wilderness Wood team and members to get involved with the stewardship and improvement of the woodland. All ages welcome.
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Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School
Our monthly sessions have been running since September 2024, serving our existing community of Wilderness Wood families as well as welcoming newcomers from all over Sussex! It’s fair to say there’s no better setting than Wilderness Wood to let your young ones loose in the wild. There is a flexible structure to each session with seasonal craft and cooking activities interleaved with regular opportunities for developing fire lighting skills, tool work, exploration, games and free play with friends. If you’re reading this you’ll already know that spending regular lengths of time outdoors improves well being and mental health and builds resilience. Physical activities improve fine motor skills, problem solving abilities and strengthen relationships with others and with the natural world.
Christmas Trees and Winter Fayre
Hundreds of beautiful locally grown trees available in the festive courtyard.
Soak up the atmosphere with: gifts and decorations from local artists and makers; food, drink and music and craft demos…
Please click image for more information
Christmas Trees and Winter Fayre
Hundreds of beautiful locally grown trees available in the festive courtyard.
Soak up the atmosphere with: gifts and decorations from local artists and makers; food, drink and music and craft demos…
Please click image for more information
Members’ Volunteering
Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.
Weekday Christmas Trees
We are open Monday to Friday for a lovely relaxed atmosphere to buy your Christmas tree and enjoy a coffee or hot chocolate and home-made mince-pie from The Hatch.
We are open weekends too, with more going on, and we recommend you book a car parking space on the weekends of 29th & 30th November & 6th & 7th December.
No need to book if you are visiting us during the week!
Woodblock Printing Workshop
FULLY BOOKED - Adele will run the same course again in March 2026.
This one-day course is suitable for beginners, as well as those who are familiar with the techniques and just want to play for a day. Perfect for making your own Christmas Cards!
Adele will show you how to carve and print from a block that you have designed. The aim being that you go home with your own original prints.
Grow Up Wild - Home-ed Forest School
Our monthly sessions have been running since September 2024, serving our existing community of Wilderness Wood families as well as welcoming newcomers from all over Sussex! It’s fair to say there’s no better setting than Wilderness Wood to let your young ones loose in the wild. There is a flexible structure to each session with seasonal craft and cooking activities interleaved with regular opportunities for developing fire lighting skills, tool work, exploration, games and free play with friends. If you’re reading this you’ll already know that spending regular lengths of time outdoors improves well being and mental health and builds resilience. Physical activities improve fine motor skills, problem solving abilities and strengthen relationships with others and with the natural world.
Members’ Volunteering
Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.
Christmas Sip and Sew
Christmas Sip and Sew
Learn the art of English Paper Piecing as you craft your own heirloom Christmas ornament. Range of teas and wholesome festive treats included (gluten/dairy-free by request).
Materials provided - but please do bring any treasured fabric scraps (5cm minimum).
Small group so book early to avoid disappointment!
£30, WW members £27
lucymorrison.art@gmail.com for bookings/more info
Reserve a Christmas Tree
Come and reserve a christmas tree on our beautiful plantation, to come back to cut it down yourself closer to the big day.
No need to book. Open 10am to 4pm.
The Hatch will be open serving drinks and sweet treats and you can take a walk around our woodland trail to see the amazing autumn colours…
Reserve a Christmas Tree
Come and reserve a christmas tree on our beautiful plantation, to come back to cut it down yourself closer to the big day.
No need to book. Open 10am to 4pm.
The Hatch will be open serving drinks and sweet treats and you can take a walk around our woodland trail to see the amazing autumn colours…
Active Hope - Work that Reconnects
Join facilitator Jas Tribe in the Woodland Glade for a workshop for practising Active Hope. You will be introduced to- and guided through the ‘Work That Reconnects’, a group process designed to energise and strengthen us to take part in the healing of ourselves, each other and our world.
Together we will explore grounding practices, sharing and listening in pairs and with the wider group (max 12 people), gentle movement, nature connection, journalling and imaginative practices.
‘𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 H𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘰 𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦. 𝘈𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘏𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘰𝘱𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳.'
- Joanna Macy, root teacher of the Work That Reconnects
No experience or expertise required! All are very welcome. This is an LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent friendly space.
Members’ Volunteering
Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.
Public Christmas Tree Reservations
Come and choose a tree on our Christmas Tree field. A wonderful family tradition - you can decorate your tree, ready to cut it down yourselves and collect it in December.
Cashew Catering will be serving up woodfired pizzas and you can join an activity to make your own natural christmas tree decoration, either to mark your tree in the field, or to take home with you!
Please note: The christmas tree field is uneven in places, so please wear suitable shoes. Unfortunately, it isn’t wheelchair accessible.
No booking required, but we are limited on numbers by the size of the car park.
The wider woodland and The Hatch is open as normal on this day for walks and refreshments.
Public Christmas Tree Reservations
Come and choose a tree on our Christmas Tree field. A wonderful family tradition - you can decorate your tree, ready to come and cut it down and collect it in December.
Cashew Catering will be serving up woodfired pizzas and you can join an activity to make your own natural christmas tree decoration, either to mark your tree in the field, or to take home with you!
Please note: The christmas tree field is uneven in places, so please wear suitable shoes. Unfortunately, it isn’t wheelchair accessible.
No booking required, but we are limited on numbers by the size of the car park.
The wider woodland and Hatch is open as normal on this day for walks and refreshments.
Photo credit: @sarahmarie_photography_
Grief Tending Ritual
At this Final Harvest as we approach Samhain and deepest Autumn, can you take the space you deserve and let go 🍂
What will you allow to truly fall? To what do you wish to say Goodbye? What grief and sorrow are you carrying from the collective you wish to express? For what or whom do you wish to grieve - a person, a place, the Earth, perhaps a part of yourself?
This is an Intimate group gathering for Women only * where you are invited to tend to your grief through creative expression, embodied practice and shared ritual.
Wilderness Wood Forest School
Friday forest school is Songbirds with Bea. Meet with your friends for songs and stories around the fire!
Forest School with Claire
Weekly woodland sessions for little ones and their grown up. Thursdays is Squirrels with Claire. (Welcome back Claire!)
Winter Term runs from 6th November – 11th December (note: there is no session on 18th December)
Forest School with Holly
Weekly woodland sessions for little ones and their grown up. Wednesdays is Fawns with Holly.
Members’ Volunteering
Wednesday mornings 10am - 12:30 we welcome members to come and work with Jake, down in the woods.
The work ranges from forestry maintenance; coppicing and log chopping to landscaping and beautifying the woods, and sometimes something a little crafty.
Forest School with Wriggly
Tuesdays is Owlets with Wriggly from Little Forest School. For children aged 0-5 with their grown up.
Women's Moon Circle with Leanne
Oracle cards, seasonal hand-crafted herbal tea from Wise Hebs, Self development and Releasing Ritual.
Join Leanne in the cosy Health Hut in the woods, for this special monthly gathering.
By donation.
07803877085 to book. Booking essential.
Amanita Workshop with Laura & Yana
Join us for this four hour creative workshop in the woodland at the threshold of Samhain
Sharing in the magic, mystery and mythos of this incredible mushroom to support us in accessing our creative wellspring
Through storytelling, ritual, connection, somatic practice and drum journey on the land we will dive deep under the veil of this native kin
Yana and Laura are so excited to share the magic of this most potent mushroom with you
Shamanic Journey ~ Anointing Ritual ~ Creative process
This is a workshop catering for adults - please contact Laura if you have any further questions: laura@laurahartswann.com
Woodland Fungi - Death or dinner
Fungus Hunts with Anne Yarrow
Learn to identify some of the common mushrooms and toadstools we see along our autumn walks
Find out about the amazing and beautiful world of fungi
Learn which ones promise a tasty dinner and which ones likely death!
Click for more info and to book.
Sunday Slice
An additional date due to popular demand!
Cashew Catering are here, firing up the pizza oven to offer their now legendary wood-fired pizzas (11.30am-2.30pm).
Fuel your walk in the woods - additional refreshments available from The Hatch.
Get involved with woodland games and activities in the courtyard:
Leaf-wreath making for children
biscuit decorating
Craft demonstrations
Apples and chestnuts toasted on the fire
Christmas tree reservations for members
Members Christmas Tree Reservations
Advance access for members to come and reserve a tree in our Christmas Tree field.
A wonderful family tradition - you can decorate your tree, ready to cut it down and collect it in December.
No booking required. The wider woodland and Hatch is open to the public as normal on this day for walks and refreshments.
Public tree reservations take place from next weekend - 8th and 9th November.
The field is on a slope and uneven in parts so wear suitable footwear - unfortunately there is no wheelchair access to the field.
Photo credit: @withlovelucyphotography
Members Christmas Tree Reservations
Advance access for members to come and reserve a tree in our Christmas Tree field.
A wonderful family tradition - you can decorate your tree, ready to cut it down and collect it in December.
No booking required. The wider woodland and Hatch is open to the public as normal on this day for walks and refreshments.
Public tree reservations take place from next weekend - 8th and 9th November.
The field is on a slope and uneven in parts so wear suitable footwear - unfortunately there is no wheelchair access to the field.
Photo credit: @withlovelucyphotography
Samhain Celebration (Halloween) - for members
Members are invited to this year’s Samhain (Halloween) celebration of the DARK with; wood-fired pizza and warming drinks from the Witches’ Hat, toasted apples and story-telling around the fire; seasonal games in the courtyard; consult the oracle in the Meeting House; songs to our ancestors; and a night-time walk out into the woods.
(Please note for members who have been before, we are not running the ‘fright hike’ of previous years, but a nature walk in the DARK woods with no torches to see what non-human creatures of the night we can discover).
Members only - but welcome to bring a friend or two. All ages welcome. Booking essential as places and pizzas are limited. Cost will be £5.00 per child payable to the woods to cover the costs of the activities. And then payment for the pizzas is on the night direct to Cashew Catering.
Contact emilyanddan@wildernesswood.org to book on and tell us how many pizzas you would like.
Dress code: DARK
Spooky Slice
Celebrate the turn of the seasons, Halloween the encroaching dark with a walk on the trail and pizza from the wonderful Cashew Catering.
Pizzas available from 11.30 until 2.30pm - Gluten free and vegan options available. (Cash or card taken)
Halloween Biscuit decorating from 11am to 3pm (please bring cash for this activity if you can)
No need to book.
The Hatch is open from 10am to 4pm for drinks and refreshments.
Witchy Wonders - Halloween Crafts
Bring your mini witches and wizards and spooky monsters and join Schools Without Walls and Jo, The Woven Owl for a morning of magical crafts. From ghostly pictures and hanging spider’s webs to your own willow wand, this workshop will start your Halloween off in magical style!
£12.50 per child with each with each additional child £10 each