Explore the woods
At Sladebank Woods, we are passionate about creating opportunities so that everyone can spend time in nature and learn new skills. We invite you to read about our ongoing projects and groups, and very much look forward to welcoming you. Sign up for our regular newsletter to keep updated of current events and opportunities.
Events
Open Day Sunday 10th May
Here is the programme for the day - we hope there is something for everyone
Activities
1100 - Procession with music, singing and juggling. Leaving from Common Soil gate on Woodside
1145 - Singing at the end of the procession in the Woodhenge
1215 - Guided walk - plants for foraging
1230 - Circus Skills workshop
1400 - Guided walk - what's happening in the woods
1430 - Story
1500 - Signed singing
1530 - Native Owls Q&A
1600 - Close
1200 - 1530
Native rescue owls
Crafts
Green woodworking
Food and drink
1200-1400 Pitta pizzas - Vegan & GF options
1200-1530 Cafe - Tea, coffee, cakes
Donations welcome
Self Guided
Tree Trail
QR code posts
Other Information
The weather forecast is reasonable at the moment but please bring appropriate clothing and footwear.
Please keep dogs on leads.
Accessible compost toilet.
If you have additional access needs please call 07968051082. A mobility scooter is available.
There are significant roadworks in the area. Please do not try and park nearby.
Summer Crescent Park will be open during the event for access to the woods only.
Explore at your own pace
The public part of the woods are open seven days a week to anyone who would like to spend time in nature, whether this is your first time in woodland or if you regularly seek out open places. Directions and a map are on the Find Us page.
Ongoing groups
We host a number of ongoing groups: a monthly Wood Group who helps to manage the woodland in return for firewood to use at home; a Men’s Grou;, the Moon Daughter Circles, who support mothers and girls approaching puberty and later the Moon Daughters are invited to form their own closed circles; as well the Wolf and Storm sisters. Currently, they are all at full capacity, but please contact us if you would like information or to be added to the waiting list.
