Head to RHS Bridgewater this summer for six weeks of hands-on fun and woodland adventures. From den building and forest school to crafts, tree climbing and storytime, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
Most activities are free with garden admission unless marked with an asterisk (*).
The Big Den Build*
Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 August
90-minute sessions at 10am, 11.45am, 2pm and 3.45pm – Victoria Meadow
Join Woodland Tribe and build a giant adventure castle using real tools and teamwork.
Ages 4+, £10 per child, £5 per adult. Booking required.
Tree Climbing*
Wednesday 30 July to Friday 1 August
Bookable one-hour sessions, 10am to 5pm
Climb safely into the treetops with expert instructors.
Ages 6+, £8 per child. Booking required.
Little Explorers: Wildlife Spotting Walk*
30 July, 14, 20 and 28 August
Sessions at 11am, 12.15pm and 1.30pm – Meet at the Welcome Building
A gentle guided walk to spot woodland wildlife.
Ages 2–6, £2.50 per child. Booking required.
Forest School Activities (Monday to Friday, 11 to 29 August excluding 25 August)
All sessions take place at the Woodland Basecamp
- Woodland Crafts: Drop-in from 10.30am to 11.30am
Enjoy leaf bashing, weaving and nature sewing. No booking needed.
All ages - Craft Workshops*: 12–12.30pm and 12.30–1pm
Make clay creatures, worry dolls and more using forest techniques.
Ages 6+, £2 per child. Booking required. - Fire Making Workshops*: 1.30–2.15pm and 2.15–3pm
Learn to safely make a fire and pop some popcorn.
Ages 8–12, £2 per child. Booking required. - Tools Workshops*: 3.15–4pm and 4–4.45pm
Use real tools to craft wooden objects like gnomes or mallets.
Ages 8–12, £2 per child. Booking required. - Woodland Storytime*: 5–5.30pm
Enjoy a magical woodland tale and make your own wooden story disc.
Ages 3–7, £2 per child. Booking required.
Creative Drop-In Fun
Dreamcatcher Crafts
Friday 25 July and Wednesday 6 August
11am–1pm and 2pm–3.30pm – Location to be confirmed
Make a dreamcatcher to take home.
Ages 3+
Sunflower Planting
Wednesday 23, Monday 28 July and Monday 4 August
11am–1pm and 2pm–3.30pm – Woodland Basecamp
Plant your own sunflower and learn how to care for it.
Ages 3+
Wildlife Encounters
Wild Wings: Birds of Prey
24, 29 July and 5 August
Drop in any time between 10am and 4pm – Learning Studios
Meet birds of prey up close and learn about their lives.
Ages 5+
Self-Guided Woodland Trails (Daily, 23 July to 31 August, 10am to 6pm)
- Summer Escape Hunt: Follow the trail, solve puzzles and collect stamps.
Ages 3+ - Habitat Trail: Learn about endangered species and how to protect them.
All ages - Tremendous Trees Trail: Discover fascinating facts about the trees around you.
All ages
Note: Booking is essential for all activities marked with an asterisk (*). Visit the RHS Bridgewater website to reserve your place.
