What's On at Hardcastle Crags
'One thus gone', eight small inspirations for woodland walking.
‘One thus gone’ is a series of short poems, written specifically for Hardcastle Crags. The poems are designed to guide you on a mindful and contemplative journey along a woodland trail.
Tue 28 Jan 2020
+ 32 other dates
08:00-16:00
The Grimm Forest - An illustrated fairy-tale wood.
Discover an indoor forest of storytelling trees at Gibson Mill. The Grimm Forest is an exhibition of eleven tree sculptures with hand coloured images, inspired by stories collected by the brothers Grimm.
Sat 01 Feb 2020
+ 12 other dates
11:00-15:00
Willow weaving sessions - Charcoal Clamp
One day drop in workshop to build a demonstration traditional charcoal clamp in the woodland on the location of an original charcoal burning site.
Sun 16 Feb 2020
10:00-15:30
February half term
Come along and help craft a tree for Gibson Mill. Each day you'll be able to craft a woodland creature, to either take home or leave in the tree branches.
Mon 17 Feb 2020
+ 4 other dates
12:00-14:00
Willow weaving taster sessions
Willow Fence - learn the skills to help create a 6m section of living willow fence.
Sun 23 Feb 2020
11:00-13:00
+ other times
Sallows Gig + Guided Walk to Grimm Forest Exhibition at Gibson Mill
We are marking the last day of the Grimm Forrest exhibition, with a Ranger guided walk through the woodland. All topped off with an intimate acoustic gig from fantastic folk band, Sallows in the café.
Sun 23 Feb 2020
15:30-19:30
Willow Pig Sculpture workshop
We'll be working on parts of a life-size willow pig sculpture over the day.
Sun 15 Mar 2020
10:00-11:30
+ other times
Willow weaving session - Creating a life sized Horse Logger
We'll be working on creating a large Clydesdale working horse that use to work at the Crags, pulling logs out of the woodland, from inaccessible areas.
Wed 25 Mar 2020
10:30-12:30
+ other times
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
The popular Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt returns for another year.
Sat 11 Apr 2020
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00