What's on in Berkshire
The Great Woodland Adventure at RHS Garden Bridgewater
23 July @ 10:00 am - 31 August @ 6:00 pm
Go wild in the woods at RHS Bridgewater this summer with six weeks of hands-on fun and outdoor challenges at the woodland basecamp From epic den building and forest school workshops to woodland crafts, tree climbing, fire making and much more. With family trails, explorer walks and storytime for little adventurers too. Check out our RHS Bridgewater with kids review.
NEW: The Big Den Build*
Thursday 7 – Saturday 9 August
Bookable 90-minute sessions at 10am, 11.45am, 2pm and 3.45pm, Victoria Meadow
Unleash your imagination with an epic building challenge! Join Woodland Tribe, the UK experts in constructive play, and together with your fellow adventurers build a giant woodland adventure castle.
Ages 4+ (must be accompanied by an adult).
*£10 per child; £5 per adult. Booking essential:
Dreamcatcher crafts
Friday 25 July and Wednesday 6 August
Drop-in sessions at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm, location tbc
Make your own dreamcatcher to take home – a perfect memento from your woodland adventure.
Ages 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult). There may be a queue at busy times.
Sunflower planting
Wednesday 23, Monday 28 July and Monday 4 August
Drop-in sessions at 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 3.30pm, Woodland Basecamp
Plant your own sunflower and learn how to help it grow tall and strong – a sunny keepsake from your visit.
Ages 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult). There may be a queue at busy times.
Wild Wings: Birds of prey encounters
Thursday 24, Tuesday 29 July and Tuesday 5 August
Drop in 10am – 4pm, Learning Studios
Meet majestic birds of prey and owls up close, and discover what makes these woodland creatures so remarkable.
Ages 5+ (must be accompanied by an adult). There may be a queue at busy times.
Tree climbing*
Wednesday 30 July – Friday 1 August
Bookable 1-hour sessions from 10am – 5pm
Climb safely in the treetops with the help of expert instructors. A thrilling way to see the garden from a whole new perspective! Meet at the woodland marquee 10 minutes before your session.
Ages 6+ (must be accompanied by an adult).
*£8 per child. Booking essential:
Little explorers: Wildlife spotting walk*
Wednesday 30 July, Thursday 14, Wednesday 20 and Thursday 28 August
Bookable sessions at 11am, 12.15pm and 1.30pm
This 40-minute gentle guided nature walk encourages young children to spot wildlife. Meet outside the Welcome Building.
Ages 2–6 (must be accompanied by an adult).
*£2.50 per child. Booking essential:
Forest School
Mondays – Fridays, 11 – 29 August (excluding Monday 25 August)
Experience the magic of outdoor learning with activities guided by expert forest school leaders, from crafting with natural materials to learning bushcraft skills.
