Step into the autumn woodland for a magical hands-on outdoor adventure during Family Bushcraft: Wicked Fun in the Woods at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens on Saturday 24th October 2026! Located near Romsey (SO51 0QA), this interactive two-hour session runs from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM BST and is tailored specifically for accompanied children aged 4 to 12 years. Families will gather around a cozy open fire to cook and taste delicious seasonal pumpkin soup, craft their own custom wooden magic wands, and sing spooky campfire songs together in the woods. Ticket packages cover one adult and one child pairing, priced at £18.00 for Garden Members and £31.00 for Non-Members (which includes full garden day admission for the accompanying non-member adult). With limited workshop capacity in the forest school area, advance pre-booking is essential.
Family Bushcraft: Wicked Fun in the Woods Dates
Schedule and session details for Family Bushcraft at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens:
- Event Date: Saturday 24th October 2026.
- Session Time: 10:15 AM – 12:15 PM BST.
What to Expect at Family Bushcraft: Wicked Fun in the Woods
Key highlights and interactive outdoor activities:
- Campfire Cooking & Soup Tasting: Gather around an open campfire in the woods to prepare and enjoy warm, seasonal pumpkin soup.
- Magic Wand Crafting: Use natural woodland materials to craft and decorate custom wooden magic wands.
- Spooky Campfire Songs: Join in with interactive, festive campfire songs and storytelling in the forest.
- Outdoor Woodland Adventure: Explore the forest school areas and scenic surrounding grounds of Sir Harold Hillier Gardens.
- Accompanying Adult Entry: Non-member ticket packages include full garden day entry for one accompanying adult to explore the world-famous botanical gardens after the session.
Family Bushcraft: Wicked Fun in the Woods Tickets
Official ticket rates and booking guidance:
- Garden Member Ticket: £18.00 per pair (Valid for 1 adult and 1 child).
- Non-Member Ticket: £31.00 per child (Includes garden admission for 1 accompanying non-member adult).
- Age Requirements: Designed specifically for accompanied children aged 4 to 12 years (Children must be supervised by an adult throughout).
- Booking Requirements: Advance online pre-booking is essential as session places in the woodland area are strictly limited.
Family Bushcraft: Wicked Fun in the Woods Address
Location and travel routes to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens:
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Location
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire SO51 0QA.
How to Get to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens
- By Car: Located just off the A3090 between Romsey and Winchester; follow signs towards Ampfield and Jermyns Lane.
- By Public Transport: Local bus routes connect Romsey and Winchester with stops near Jermyns Lane and Ampfield village.
Family Bushcraft Accessibility & Facilities
Site amenities and visitor details:
- Woodland Terrain: The workshop takes place in outdoor woodland; sturdy footwear or wellies and warm autumn clothing are recommended.
- Visitor Facilities: On-site visitor center, Pavilion Restaurant, Jermyns House, gift shop, accessible toilets, and baby changing facilities.
Sir Harold Hillier Gardens Parking
Parking information for visitors:
- On-Site Parking: Extensive free customer parking available on site directly adjacent to the main visitor entrance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- When is Family Bushcraft: Wicked Fun in the Woods taking place?
- The workshop takes place on Saturday 24th October 2026, running from 10:15 AM to 12:15 PM BST.
- Where is the event located?
- The event is hosted at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Jermyns Lane, Ampfield, Romsey, Hampshire (SO51 0QA).
- How much do tickets cost?
- Tickets are £18.00 per pair for Garden Members (1 adult & 1 child) and £31.00 per child for Non-Members (includes full garden admission for 1 accompanying non-member adult).
- What age group is this event suitable for?
- Family Bushcraft is designed specifically for accompanied children aged 4 to 12 years.
- Do I need to book tickets in advance?
- Yes, advance online booking is essential as place numbers in the woodland forest school area are limited.
- What activities are included in the session?
- Activities include preparing and tasting warm pumpkin soup over an open campfire, crafting magic wooden wands, and singing spooky campfire songs.
- Is garden admission included in the ticket price?
- Non-member tickets include day admission to Sir Harold Hillier Gardens for one accompanying adult. Members can access the gardens using their valid membership card.
- What should participants wear?
- Because the workshop takes place outdoors in the woods, sturdy footwear or wellies and warm, weather-appropriate autumn clothing are strongly recommended.
- Is parking available at Sir Harold Hillier Gardens?
- Yes, free customer parking is available on site directly adjacent to the main visitor entrance.
- Who organises Family Bushcraft: Wicked Fun in the Woods?
- The event is organised and hosted by Sir Harold Hillier Gardens (Hampshire County Council).