Events

Cliffs at Reculver (G Downer)

The Geology of Kent

13 Mar 2026, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

An illustrated review of the geology of the Kentish landscape from the oldest rocks to the youngest sediments

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Man sitting with back against tree

Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in Hothfield Heathlands

21 Mar 2026, 10am - 12pm
Cades Road, Maidstone Road (A20), Hothfield Ashford Kent TN26 1HD

Engage with the natural world in a mindful way at Hothfield Heathlands as you take a wellness walk with elements of forest bathing.

£16
man meditating outside

Partially accessible

Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in the Blean

29 Mar 2026, 10am - 12:30pm
Thornden Wood Road. Canterbury Kent CT6 7NZ

Soothe your body and mind on a guided, meditative walk through the woods, inspired by the Japanese practice of Forest Bathing- Shinrin Yoku.

£18
Mountain view from Yangthang, Ladakh
Geoff Downer

An Introduction to Geology

10 Apr 2026, 10:30am - 4:30pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Investigate rocks and minerals and learn about fossils and plate tectonics

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
Ancient hornbeam pollard

Partially accessible

Ancient and Veteran Trees

11 Apr 2026
Tyland Barn, Sandling, Maidstone, Kent, ME14 3BD

Learn about Ancient and Veteran trees and how to recognise and record them.

Standard fee: £42.50 per person per day. Concessionary fee: Kent Wildlife Trust volunteers, senior citizens, unemployed and students £5 off.
A carder bee on a dandelion, with trees and a house in the background.
© TWT

Accessible

Wilder Gardens Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening

16 Apr 2026, 10:30am - 1pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Get started creating a garden with nature at its heart in this spring workshop, based at our head office of Tyland Barn.

£35