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.
Building Trust and Community in Youth Settings Training
Friday 16th May
9:30am-5pm
Training is designed to equip educators and youth facilitators with the skills and confidence to lead more inclusive, safe, and nurturing group spaces.
Prehistoric Cordage Workshop
Saturday 17th May
10am-1pm
Learn how to process natural fibres into cordage and about the archeology and origins of this technology with experimental archeologist Chris Woodland.
£45 per person
Book: on event brite or email: chris.prehistorictech@gmail.com
The Green Fair
18th May
11am-2:30pm
Visit The Green Fair organised by the South West Local Area Committee to learn about green action in the community. There will be a range of partners to talk to, free family activities and vegan food served.
Tools Sharpening Workshop
24th May
All day
A one day course learning the fundamentals of sharpening green woodworking tools i.e. axes, drawknives, billhooks, turning tools, chisels, slashers, planes, gouges, spoon knives and carving knives).
£95 pp
Cooking Spoon Workshop
24th May (Beginners session)
All day
Spoon carving is an easily accessible and portable craft, requiring only a few basic hand tools and small amounts of wood. The tactile nature, the natural materials used and the focus of attention involved, all combine to make a great exercise in mindfulness.
£105 pp
Willow Hare Workshop
25th May
All day
A one day willow hare sculpture course with Rachel Hutton to create a sitting or moon-gazing hare. An intensive day not for the faint hearted.
£100 pp
Walking Stick Workshop
25th May
All day
A one-day walking stick-making course w 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.
£100 pp
WildPlay Holiday Activities
27th and 28th May
10:30am - 12:30pm
Nature sessions in the wild
woods with a different
theme every week. Perfect for families with
children around 3-9 years.
£8 per child
Rustic 3 Leg Stool Workshop
22nd June
All 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)
£110 pp
Woodland Botanical Cold Process Soap
22nd June
All day
This one-day course will explore the use of a variety of seeds, woodland weeds, herbs and other native botanical material to create soap using the traditional cold process methods. Once you have mastered the basics you will be able to tailor recipes to suit your individual need.
£110 pp
Pyrography Workshop
26th June
10:30am - 12:30pm
Woodland inspired pyrography workshops suitable for beginners and those more experienced. Multiple workshops across the year.
£35 pp
The Peace of Wild Things Exhibtion
18th - 20th July
10am-4pm
Visit Hector’s House and discover two artists in celebration of the woodland.
