Morning musings with tea, poetry and arts and crafts
Before the day gets going, pop down to the nest for informal chatter, crafts and a nice cup of tea. The perfect way to ease yourself into the good vibrations.
The 100 year history of Winnie the Pooh
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie the Pooh with the world’s foremost expert and long standing owner of Pooh Corner Neil Reed. Explore the history behind Christopher Robin and the most famous bear to ever live on the Ashdown Forest!
The Social Society: Volunteer hackathon
A fast-paced, feel-good workshop where people come together to do good the right way. Hosted by The Social Society, this 75-minute interactive session connects attendees with real charities to tackle real challenges, in real time. Participants collaborate in small groups to generate practical ideas, fresh perspectives, and tangible solutions that charities can actually use. Expect…
Amrutha – Free vegan cooking classes.
Amrutha is more than a place to eat; it’s an invitation to sit, share and belong. Our philosophy is built around abundance, generosity and the ritual as old as time of gathering at a communal space where food is the centrepiece, but connection is the purpose. Drop in for an informal cooking lesson on Saturday…
Hindleap Warren
Hindleap Warren Outdoor Centre is a residential outdoor learning centre set in the Ashdown Forest in East Sussex, run by the charity London Youth. It provides families, young people and children with the opportunity to build confidence, resilience and independence through meaningful time in nature. Set within over 300 acres of private woodland, young people…
Circus with Panda
The Circus is back in town! We are delighted Panda is returning for another year of helping us build some circus skills. Join us Saturday 3pm at the Hive.Open to all, big and small! Try your luck at juggling, diablo, plate spinning, staff spinning and balancing things on your head with Panda the multi-talented performer…
Big Games for all
Friday afternoon The Hive will host some big group games for young and old contenders. Bring your game faces and join The Games!
Scrap craft
Let your creativity take you on a journey of junk modelling – make a festival accessory, design your own mandala or create a box robot… Make anything you want at our table of scrap items available for your use throughout the day.
Show and Tell
A chance for you to perform on our Hive stage. Be it a song or a dance, a trick or a treat, we welcome all performers big and small to share what they wish. A polished piece or an improvised moment, you’ll get an encouraging audience and a boost of confidence to boot. Expect a…
Clay Table
See where your imaginations take you, using clay and nature craft to unlock your creative flow. A beautiful, sensory, calming and reflective activity available throughout the day, welcome to come and go as you please and take your creations home.