Workshops at Wakehurst

Connect with nature and learn new skills with our year of wellbeing workshops.

Willow weaving workshop

Whether you want to wander amidst wildflowers, try your hand at willow weaving, or discover the art of Reiki, there’s a Wakehurst workshop for everyone.

Short courses | Wellbeing

Forest bathing

Immerse yourself in nature and boost your sense of wellbeing at one of our soothing forest bathing half-days.
Selected dates, 9 March to 2 November 2024
SOLD OUT
Evenings | Short courses | Tours and talks

Badger watching evening

SOLD OUT: Enjoy this rare chance to watch badgers in their natural habitat in our beautiful Loder Valley Nature Reserve.
Selected Tuesday evenings, 9 April to 3 September 2024
NEW
Wellbeing | Short courses

Healing sound bath

Relax and meditate to the sound of gongs in our peaceful natural surroundings.
Selected dates, 13 April to 22 June 2024
Tours and talks | Short courses | Evenings

Twilight Nature Tour

Catch a glimpse of colourful kingfishers and secretive badgers in our nature reserve at dusk.
Selected dates, 11 May to 8 August 2024
NEW
Short courses

Spring foraging course

Discover the secrets of spring time foraging across Wakehurst.
18 May 2024
sold out
Short courses

Willow weaving workshops

Join one of our fun willow weaving workshops to create your own beautiful willow structure.
Selected dates, 24 May to 19 July 2024
NEW
Tours and talks | Short courses | Evenings

Bat walk

Explore Wakehurst after hours and discover the fascinating world of bats.
Selected Thursday evenings, 6 June to 22 August 2024
NEW
Short courses

Moth trapping: An introduction to moths

Join our moth expert and get up close with Wakehurst's beautiful nocturnal insects.
18 and 25 July 2024
Short courses

Reiki I

Gain the skills and knowledge required to become a qualified practitioner in Reiki.
20 July 2024
NEW
Meadowland
Tours and talks

Wildflower wander

Embark on a captivating journey of Wakehurst's wildflower meadows at their summertime peak.
30 June 2024
NEW
Meadowland
Wellbeing

Meadow bathing

Reconnect with nature and unwind from the stresses of everyday life.
Selected dates between July and September 2024
NEW
Wellbeing | Short courses

Summer foraging course

Discover summertime treats on this foraging course at Wakehurst
Saturday 24 August 2024
Last chance to book
Short courses | Wellbeing

Reiki II: Practitioner Course

Develop the skills and knowledge required to excel as a Reiki practitioner.
31 August to 1 September 2024
NEW
Short courses | Wellbeing

Autumn foraging course

Join our expert forager to discover tasty berries and delicious fungi at Wakehurst.
12 October to 12 October 2024
SOLD OUT
Short courses

Willow deer making workshop

Weave your own ornamental willow deer at our fun and easy-to-follow workshop.
Selected dates, 26 October to 17 November 2024
Short courses

Christmas wreath making workshop

Come and create a stunning Christmas wreath using foliage from our gardens at Wakehurst.
Selected dates, 28 November to 8 December 2024
Returning in 2025
Short courses

Dawn chorus walk

Join our walk through the gardens to enjoy the beautiful sound of morning birdsong.
23 and 30 March 2024
Returning in 2025
Short courses

The Wakehurst chorus: Birdsong walk

Tune into nature’s chorus on this birdsong walk and learn bird calls from the experts.
23 March, 30 March and 14 April 2024
Large canvas with multicoloured plants and wildlife collage

What's on at Wakehurst

Our fun festivals, family events and workshops run throughout the year.

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