Events

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Partially accessible

Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in the Blean

14 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
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
Rock Painting

Weekend Wellness: Mindful Walk and Rock Painting at Tyland Barn

21 Mar 2026, 10am - 12pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Weekend Wellness: Mindful Walk and Rock Painting invites you to engage with the natural world in a mindful and creative way. Using simple tools, and nature as your inspiration, you'll feel the benefits of getting out into the great outdoors in the beautiful surroundings of Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens.

£16
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Partially accessible

Forest Bathing in the Blean: Finding Healing in Nature for Grief Support

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

This event is offered on a donation basis, as we understand that accessing support during times of grief can feel financially challenging. Please give whatever feels comfortable for you. Your contribution helps us cover the costs of this session and continue offering low‑cost, free, and donation‑based events

This event is offered on a donation basis
Leaf bashing

Weekend Wellness: Mindful Walk and Leaf Bashing (Hapa Zome) at Sevenoaks

29 Mar 2026, 10am - 12pm
Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3DH

Engage with the natural world in a mindful and creative way at Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve. Embark a gentle walk to collect natural items to create vibrant leaf artwork using the beautiful technique of hapa zome! Weekend Wellness: Walk and Leaf Printing invites you to engage with the natural world in a mindful and creative way. Using simple tools, and nature as your inspiration, you'll feel the benefits of getting out into the great outdoors at Tyland Barn

£16
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