Seasonal events

A night sky full of stars in the forest

Plan a special visit to the forest

From immersive trails to workshops and live music, book a seasonal event to look forward to in the coming months.

Kielder Observatory at night surrounded by stars

Stars, moons and planets

Kielder Observatory offers events all year round, under some of the darkest skies in England. Perfect for a magical winter evening.
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Half term events

Long exposure night sky over trees

Nature's nightlife family walk

Mon 17 & Fri 21 Feb
5.00-7.00pm
Grizedale, Lake District

Listen for owls, take in the dark skies and learn about forest wildlife on this family-focused, guided walk.

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Close-up of a bramble branch covered in heavy frost.

Winter survival activities

Tues 18 - Thurs 20 Feb
10.30am-1.30pm
Westonbirt, Gloucestershire

Take part in challenges and activities to learn how plants and animals survive during the winter.

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Two children on a forest path holding figures made from sticks.

Stick Man junk modelling and craft

Tues 18 Feb
10am-2pm
Wyre Forest, Worcestershire

Celebrate the launch of our new Stick Man trail with a themed arts and craft session at Wyre Forest.

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Stars

Dark skies festival

Tues 18 Feb
6.00-8.30pm
Alice Holt, Surrey

Join the experts for a short, family-focused guided evening walk and learn about the planets of the solar system and much more.

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A photograph of a person leading a craft activity in a classroom full of children

Creative Critter Craft with Mrs Blossom Makes

Tues 18 Feb
10.00am-2.45pm
Alice Holt, Hampshire

Create a range of critters for a unique insect mobile in this fun craft workshop with Mrs Blossom Makes.

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Zoolab snake at Alice Holt Forest

Animal encounters at High Lodge

Weds 19 Feb
Various
High Lodge, Norfolk/Suffolk border

Book your own animal encounter with Zoolab at High Lodge and you could get up close and personal with all sorts of creepy crawlies.

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A close up of a caterpillar on some leaves being carefully placed in an inspection glass

Bug Hunting in the forest

Thurs 20 Feb
10.30am-12.00pm
Alice Holt, Hampshire

Join the Rangers at Alice Holt for a bug hunting session in the forest.

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Other seasonal events

A family huddled together under red lighting looking up at the night sky

Explore the night sky at Dalby Forest

Various dates available
7 - 9pm
Dalby, Yorkshire

Book a stargazing evening at Dalby Forest, a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site set within the heart of the picturesque North York Moors National Park.

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A sunny view across a frozen lake at a bank of trees

Centenary walk at Bedgebury

6 March
11am - 12.30pm

Learn about the rich history and evolution of this world-class conifer collection, from its founding in 1925 to its role today as a global leader in tree conservation.

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