| Date |
Event |
Time |
Sunday, 19th October |
Funky Fungi
Can’t tell your shaggy ink cap from your wood blewitt? Join expert Tom Kirby on a foray into the mysterious world of mushrooms and toadstools.
Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre Special interest walk |
11.00am - 1.00pm |
Wednesday, 29th October |
Woodland Spooks Trail
Join us if you dare and follow a spooky trail around the wood followed by a creepy craft session in the haunted railway carriage. A children’s event suitable for ages 5-9.
Booking essential. Charge 50p per child |
3.00pm - 5.00pm |
Sunday, 9th November |
Wild Woods
A nature walk in the autumnal splendour of Thorpe Wood Local Nature Reserve.
Please bring a torch and wear sturdy shoes.
Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre |
1.00pm - 2.30pm |
Sunday, 7th December |
Christmas Crafts
A festive drop-in craft session for families. Make cards, Christmas creatures and other crafty things from recycled and natural materials. A small charge will apply for some crafts.
Meet: At the Railway carriage Family event |
11.00 - 3.30pm |
Sunday, 21st December |
In the Bleak Midwinter
Celebrate the shortest day with tales of long ago, a candle-lit walk and winter warming refreshments.
Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre Family event |
7.00pm - 8.30pm |
Sunday, 11th January |
Windmill Walk.
Enjoy the woods and farmland on this 6.5mile walk that takes in Embleton and the new windmills near the A689.
Meet: Tilery Wood car park off the A689 |
1.00pm - 4.00pm |
Sunday, 25th January |
Four Village Loop
A 6.5mile stroll from Wynyard Woodland park to Thorpe Thewles, Stillington, Whiton and Carlton. |
1.00pm - 4.00pm |
Wednesday, 18th February |
Wildlife Fact Finding Mission
How much does a bat weigh? How many hearts has a worm? Join the ranger on a walk around the park and learn the answers to these questions and much more about some of the park’s wildlife inhabitants.
Meet: Outside the Station House Visitor Centre Kids event |
1.30pm - 3.30pm |
Sunday, 22nd February |
Park to Park Walk
Our popular walk from Wynyard Woodland Park to Billingham Beck Valley Country Park and back again! Approximately 9 miles. Please bring a packed lunch.
Meet: Outside the Visitor Centre Guided walk |
10.30pm - 4.00pm |
Sunday, 8th March |
Wildlife Gardening for Beginners
Ever wondered how to attract more wildlife into your garden? Get some useful tips and advice from the countryside ranger and you’ll soon have a garden full of wildlife to watch and enjoy from the comfort of your armchair.
Meet: Outside the Railway Carriage Special interest talk, accessible for all |
1.30pm - 3.00pm |