Events

Toddler with a sweep net
Tim Horton

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Nature Tots Maidstone (Nov/Dec - Tuesday morning)

4 Nov 2025, 9:45am - 9 Dec 2025, 11:45am
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Nature Tots is Forest School tailored specifically for little ones, and can inspire a love of nature that lasts a lifetime.

£54 for 6 sessions block booking (£9.75 for a taster session - available from one week before term begins)
Toddler with a sweep net
Tim Horton

Partially accessible

Nature Tots Maidstone Nov/Dec - Friday morning)

7 Nov 2025, 9:45am - 12 Dec 2025, 11:45am
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Nature Tots is Forest School tailored specifically for little ones, and can inspire a love of nature that lasts a lifetime.

£54 for 6 sessions block booking (£9.75 for a taster session, available from one week before term starts)
A forest school group underneath a shelter

Maidstone Home Ed Nature Explorers - Nov/Dec

7 Nov 2025, 12:45pm - 12 Dec 2025, 2:45pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Join us for Forest School for the home education community. Discover ways to have fun outdoors and meet new friends. Suitable for ages 4-11.

£60 for a block booking of 6 sessions
English Oak

Partially accessible

Weekend Wellness: Forest Bathing in the Blean

29 Nov 2025, 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
The Blean on a November morning during soil sampling

Blean Community Advisory Group Autumn Meeting

29 Nov 2025, 10am - 1pm
Canterbury Christchurch University North Holmes Road Canterbury CT1 1QU

The Wilder Blean Community Advisory Group is a space for anyone from the local community to come and share their opinions and ideas for the future of the Blean landscape. Whether you've joined a session before, or if this would be your first session you're very welcome to attend!

Free
An answer card, puzzle booklet and pack of pencils, featuring Bison from 'the Bison and the Butterfly' book.
© KWT

Winter Activity Trail at Tyland Barn

1 Dec 2025, 10am - 18 Dec 2025, 3pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Help Bison learn about hibernation with this fun activity trail around the nature park & gardens this winter!

£5 per trail Available from reception on weekdays only, 10am-3pm
A willow wreath covered with winter foliage
© Nina Jones

Festive Workshop: Make a Willow Wreath at Tyland Barn

2 Dec 2025, 1:30 - 3:30pm
Tyland Barn Nature Park & Gardens Chatham Rd Sandling Maidstone ME14 3BD

Give your festive decor a natural look by joining us to make a willow wreath covered with seasonal foliage.

£45
A single shoveler in water among the reeds.
© David Longshaw

Guided Walk: Winter Birds

5 Dec 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks Kent TN13 3DH

Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve is home to many bird species during the winter; spend some time observing them on this guided walk.

£8