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Make the most of the great outdoors this summer and bring the family our Forest School held in the magical Borde Hill Woodland.

During the 1½ hour pre-bookable sessions children will be encouraged to play and learn about plants and wildlife, whilst being free to explore and use their imaginations.

Using natural materials children will create their very own bug hotel to take home. They will also try their hand at Hapa Zome (leaf-bashing) the Japanese art of flower and plant printing using fabric and rubber mallets. A fantastic activity for kids and a great way to connect with nature! Other activities include hunting for bugs using magnifying glasses, and a mud kitchen!

Bookable sessions will take place at 10-11.30, 12-1.30, 2-3.30

Nature Nurture Sussex Forest School is run by trained and experienced Forest School Leaders who love everything about the great outdoors and are passionate about the benefits it can have on children and adults alike.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Admission (pre-booking required):
£8.00 per child (including Friends), plus Garden admission
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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Take a break from helping Piccolo on The Enchanted Garden trail to hear tales of other woodland folk at work and at play.

Hear stories of hard-working elves, cheeky leprechauns and a fairy who teaches a little girl a lesson, all told within the magical surroundings of the Borde Hill Woodland.

20 minute storytelling sessions in Warren Wood at 11.15, 12.00, 1.00, 1.45, 2.30 and 3.15. Included in Garden admission (FREE to Friends)[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”11206″ img_size=”300″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

[vc_row][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]Hear the enchanting story of the Golden Dragon, before getting hands on with natural materials, including mud, leaves and wood to make Mudlins and Gwones, the spirits and fairies of the woodland!

30 minute sessions in Warren Wood at 11am, 11.45am, 12.30pm, 1.15pm, 2pm.

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Join storyteller John Kirk for a special summer storytelling session.

Hear tales about the natural world including how the worm loved to dance, the bee that wouldn’t share and the brave little butterfly.

John uses costume, musical instruments and audience participation to bring his stories to life.

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Hahahopscotch will be bringing their Traditional Garden Games to Borde Hill this summer holiday, offering a very special glimpse of children’s play as it once was.

Make the most of the fresh air and have a go at Egg & Spoon, Croquet, Sack Races, Hoop Rolling and much more.

All ages welcome, parents to stay.
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Drop into Lucy’s Little Forest School to discover the amazing creatures hiding in the Borde Hill woodland on a ‘Mini Beast Safari’.

Children can use identification books and sheets provided to identify their finds, before having a go at recreating one of the bugs they have found using clay, wood and foraged materials.  There will also be an opportunity to paint their finished creations to take home.

Suitable for children aged 2-5 years (to be accompanied by an adult)

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[vc_row][vc_column width=”2/3″][vc_column_text]Enjoy the unforgettable sights and sounds of Harley-Davidson bikes visiting Borde Hill Garden from the 1066 Chapter.

Kick back to the jaw-dropping guitar playing of local band Willie Austen and Paul Stenton, performing rock and blues classics on the Azalea Ring between 12-3pm.

Barbecue and local ales available to purchase at the Gardeners’ Retreat Café.

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