Events
Events
Ecclesall Woods hosts a range of seasonal events, walks and talks. Find out what’s coming up on our events calendar.
The Footpath Volunteer Group
Every Tuesday, 9:30am
The Footpath and Restoration Group work with the Council’s Parks and Countryside Service to make improvement throughout the Woods.
Outdoor Family Adventures
Superheroes
28th August
10am-12pm or 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Do you have what it takes to complete high-priority training and become the woods’ newest superhero? Build top-secret bases, spin super-strength webbing, create fantastic disguises, and prepare to save the woods from DOOM!
£8 per child, Booking essential
Run by Growtheatre
Pyrography Sunflower Workshop
18th and 27th September
10:30am - 12:30pm
Woodland inspired pyrography workshops suitable for beginners and those more experienced. Multiple workshops across the year.
£35pp
Run by Badger’s Woodland Crafts
Make a 3 legged rustic stool Workshop
20th September
Full day
On this rustic stool making one day course with Dave Jackson, you will learn how to make a simple 3 legged stool. You will leave with a unique completed square rustic stool made from oak, sycamore or ash and hazel (dependent upon timber stocks).
£110p
Run by Dave Jackson
Carved Hiking or Walking Stick Workshop
21st September
Full day
A one-day walking stick making course you will learn learning the basic skills involved in making your own sticks. No experience is needed but a willingness and ability to use hand tools is essential.
£100pp
Run by Dave Jackson
Willow Kindling Basket Workshop
21st September
9:30am - 4pm
Working from a pre drilled wooden bottom the difficult job of ‘upsetting’ the basket is already done for you. It means that you have a strong and stable basket which will last for years. You will spend the day learning weaves and finish off with a chunky border and finger handles.
£105
Run by Rachel Hutton
Greenwood Spoon Carving - Eating Spoon Workshop
21st September
9:30am - 4pm
Starting with a spoon blank, freshly cut from the local woodland, you will be guided through the process or carving using straight and hooked knives to create your own unique eating spoon. You can choose from a range of shapes and styles to individualise your spoon.
£105pp
Run by Anita Elliot
Six Years of Putting the Sheaf Back Into Sheffield Talk
15th October
7pm
A talk by Simon Ogden looking at where we are now and how you can help.
This talk will be followed by the FEW AGM.
Fungi Trail
18th October
10am - 12noon
Collect a map outside The Woodland Discovery Centre and follow the trail.
£1 donation for non members
Pumpkin Trail
26th October
10pm - 3pm
Collect a map, find the hidden pumpkins around the woods and claim your sweetie prize.
£2 per child, drop in