Wild Witchcraft - Drop in Activity
Wilderness Wood, Hadlow Down · 30 October 2026
Image: Wilderness WoodA half-term drop-in session at Wilderness Wood in Hadlow Down on Friday 30 October 2026, from 14:00 to 16:00. Families can learn about Sussex folk beliefs about witches, trees and wild things, then gather natural materials to decorate a besom broom and mix berry and botanical potions. No booking is required, and the price is £5 per child.
Highlights
- Drop-in session, no booking required
- Decorate a besom broom with natural materials
- Mix berry and botanical potions
Getting there
Wilderness Wood, TN22 4HJ
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