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Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s very own ‘Bluebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.

Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s very own ‘Bluebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.

Unleash your creativity at a Spring Flower Painting Workshop in the beautiful surroundings of Gorcott Wood. Guided by fine artist and Outdoor Education Officer Elly Joplin, learn acrylic painting techniques to capture the beauty of native spring flowers like bluebells. This small-group session offers a relaxing morning of artistic exploration inspired by the vibrant blooms of the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. Perfect for artists of all levels seeking inspiration from nature’s palette.

Join us for a Spring Flower Painting Workshop in the beautiful surroundings of the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ at Gorcott Wood. Spend a relaxing morning learning to create an acrylic painting on paper. In a small, friendly, group environment, you will learn the techniques used to create paintings of spring flowers native to our forest. At this time of year, hopes are high that you’ll see a carpet of bluebells and be able to use them as your subjects.

Nothing says spring like an ocean of beautiful bluebells. Join us on a Bluebell Open Day when you will be able to wander around Alne Wood, an ancient woodland usually closed to the public, where the forest floor bursts to life with colour every spring, and bask in the sight and scent of the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ’s very own ‘Bluebell Wood' - and don't forget your camera, Alne Wood really is a sight to behold at this time of year.

Enhance your photography skills in this exclusive workshop led by British Photography Award winning macro photographer Lee Frost, whose work has been featured by the BBC and National Geographic. Learn techniques to capture intricate details of invertebrates and explore creative aspects like composition and lighting. Supported by Assistant Biodiversity Officer Avery, the session combines photography tips with invertebrate exploration, providing a unique artistic and ecological experience.

Celebrate the beauty of spring with a creative tile-making workshop in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. Design, carve, and illustrate your very own terracotta tile, inspired by the awakening woodland. Led by expert ceramicist and The Great Pottery Throwdown finalist David Short, this experience is perfect for anyone who loves the outdoors, enjoys getting creative, and wants to learn new artistic skills.

Step into the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ this spring for a unique, hands-on foraging experience designed just for adults. Guided by Ellie, one of our expert Outdoor Learning Officers, you’ll embark on a gentle stroll through the forest, discovering the hidden edible treasures of the season—perhaps fragrant elderflowers, vibrant nettles, or delicate dandelions. After gathering your foraged finds, we’ll head indoors for a relaxed and creative session, using recipe cards as inspiration to transform our discoveries into delicious seasonal treats.

Experience the Garden of Heroes & Villains, a private sculpture garden commissioned by our late Founder Felix Dennis, and meet some of history’s greats, immortalised in bronze. With activities on this open day for the whole family, including a yew hedge maze, poetry garden, woodland walks and a collection of over 50 stunning sculptures, not forgetting the tea and cake refreshments, it's a unique day out in the Heart of England ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ.

Get ready to experience the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ from a different perspective, treat your senses to a creative experience in by where you can tease out your creativity and play with the term ‘art’. This guided event will be led by former illustrator Julie Walton-Evans, who now works as part of the communications team in the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ. During your morning, be open to any possibilities and really allow yourself to experiment with expressing yourself within nature. Let the ºÚÁÏ´«ËÍÃÅ become your muse and unleash your inner artist.