The Great Woodland Adventure at RHS Wisley
Lots of Summer holiday fun at RHS Garden Wisley!
Join us for a summer of hands-on forest fun in The Great Woodland Adventure at RHS Garden Wisley, Surrey.
Head into the woods for a summer full of adventure at RHS Wisley. Enjoy six weeks of forest fun at our woodland basecamp with woodland crafts and bushcraft skills, and explore the world of trees on a family trail. Have a go at tree climbing and construct something extraordinary in the Big Den Build.
The Big Den Build*
Monday 28 – Wednesday 30 July
Bookable 90-minute sessions at 10am, 11.45am, 2pm and 3.45pm, Wilson’s Wood
Unleash your imagination with an epic building challenge! Join Woodland Tribe, the UK experts in constructive play, and together with your fellow adventurers build a giant woodland adventure castle.
Ages 4+ (must be accompanied by an adult). *£10 per child; £5 per adult. Booking essential through the RHS Garden Wisley website.
Woodland crafts
Daily, Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August
Drop-in sessions 10am – 4pm, Twin Oaks Lawn
Join us on the Twin Oaks Lawn near the Back to Nature Garden for daily forest-themed crafts, from leaf printing to making forest fairies.
Ages 3+ (must be accompanied by an adult)
Tree climbing*
Monday 4 – Friday 8 August
Bookable 1-hour sessions 10am – 4pm, Seven Acres
Reach new heights with a thrilling climbing experience in our majestic twin oaks on Seven Acres. Guided by professionals, this is a rare chance to enjoy breath-taking views of the garden from above.
Ages 6+ (must be accompanied by an adult). *£8 per child. Booking essential through the RHS Garden Wisley website.
Bushcraft workshops*
Monday 11 – Friday 15 August
Bookable 1-hour sessions 10am – 4pm, Wilson’s Wood
Learn essential outdoor skills, such as fire-lighting, whittling and making a survival bracelet, in these immersive woodland sessions with Big Hat Bushcamp.
Ages 5+ (must be accompanied by an adult). *£5 per child. Booking essential through the RHS Garden Wisley website.
Tremendous trees trail
Daily, Saturday 19 July – Sunday 31 August
10am – 6pm
Explore the world of mighty trees! Discover which tree lives the longest, grows the tallest, or has the most fascinating story. Most importantly… which is your favourite? A peaceful and educational trail for all ages.
Suitable for all the family
Storytime at RHS Hilltop
Every Monday, 21 July – 25 August
11am, RHS Hilltop
Gather round for a magical Monday morning storytime with garden and nature-themed tales.
All ages (must be accompanied by an adult)
For more information about the Great Woodland Adventure, or for events/activities running at RHS Garden Wisley, please click here to visit the website.
To see more family friendly events and places to go, please visit the Raring2go! What’s on Guide or Raring2go! Places2go section of our website.
