These activities or performances might still involve music or talking, but they are generally more relaxing and quiet.
Take a look at what’s planned for our 2025 adventure so far…
Let Mortimer Nannies take care of the kids while you enjoy 2 hours of time to yourself to rest or play! £30
Using a plethora of instruments, found sounds, loops and inspiring artefacts Arlo produces a unique and beautiful sound. Blending field recordings with ukulele, loop station, cello, kalimba and so much […]
Join Junk Jodie as she brings to life her new show Tree-TASTIC. Journey through the Amazon rainforest with her new friend Jenny Jaguar. Learn how we can protect the trees […]
You deserve it! 1 hour treatments from professional therapists. £68/1hr £35/half hr
Bathe in a luxurious wood-fired hot tub and relax in the sauna £35 (kids £15)
Sophie Bresnahan is an up and coming author and illustrator from Brighton, who has just published her debut children’s story “The Mouse and the Mushroom Blooms”, an educational, whimsical tale […]
Have you got an idea, challenge or issue you are wrestling with? Would you like to be coached by nature? Join experienced coach and facilitator, Rachel Gilmore, for a silent, […]
Calling all mini mud monsters! Come and create mud creatures, tree faces, and mud art. When? Saturday & Sunday 10am-Noon & 2-4pm Who’s it for? All ages. How to participate […]
Join Hope from Elderberry Wellness and Craft and let your senses be stimulated by the wonders of plant dye printing. Sourcing local plants and flowers, use cotton and hand-painted stones to bashtheir […]
Kids session: The sessions start and finish with simple exercises to help with the 10 minute guided meditation. The idea is to make these sessions fun and enjoyable for the […]
Covering 6,500 acres of heathland and woodland surrounding Pippingford Park, Ashdown Forest is full to the brim with wildlife from the tiny, rare Dartford Warbler to the grazing Exmoor Ponies. […]
Music Bus is charming entertainment for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Get them out of the buggy for some fun filled adventures full of music, multi sensory activities and lots more. […]
create your own glass mushroom pendants in this one on one workshop £35
Festival Fun is for everyone, even the smallest adventurers. Come and hang out in The Fox Den! Specifically designed with the Under 5’s in mind you can get busy in the sand pit, play with sensory activities, cook in the mud […]
Miniaturise your children and friends’ body outlines directly onto A4 art paper, by tracing around them with a Giant Pantograph drawing machine. Draw colourful geometric flower patterns onto art paper […]
Join Suzy for a morning yoga session – deeply influenced by the roots of Hatha yoga, and the eight limbs of Raja yoga. Suzy’s classes have a strong focus on […]
Join Anna, a certified Infant massage instructor with the IAIM, holistic therapist and mum to 3 boys, as she invites you and your baby to find some peace and calm […]
Explore your senses with woodland activity workshops, sensory stories and sensory toy-making. The incredibly supportive staff from Woodlands Meed special needs school in Burgess Hill will be hosting small groups […]
Create your own unique festival fashion £20
The Outdoors Project invite you to create your own mini “Carnival of Critters” in the woodlands. A fun nature craft activity for all ages. They’ll also be running their annual Elderflower […]
Does the novelty ever wear off? Join Tor and her Crew from Hush Beats Disco in Brighton. When? Friday 10pm at Moonshine FandangoSaturday 6.30pm at The Hop & 10pm Moonshine Fandango Who’s […]
Create your own unique festival fashion £20
Adam has been sharing myths, legends and stories from around the world with the lovely Eldeflower audience for several years and can’t wait to share more tales from different cultures […]
Vegvisir ‘ Bushcraft company join us this year. Steve draws on lost bushcraft skills, knowledge and technology from our ancestral past. When? Saturday & Sunday 9.30am, 11.30am 1.30pm & 3.30pm Who’s […]
Make your own unique piece of abstract modern art using acrylic paint and pouring mediums. Kids, adults, couples or whole families can combine to make art that will last forever…. […]
Drop by Go Wild With Us UK C.I.C Woodland Creation Station and create with your kids, some tools and the natural surroundings. Help make artists charcoal on the fire or try some […]
Little Forest School are in search of bugs! Use spotter sheets, i.d cards and other useful tools to help them then create a bug sculpture from natural materials to take […]
Join Treehoppers and explore the woods searching for caterpillars and butterflies. Make your own caterpillar or butterfly using natural resources. When? Saturday & Sunday 1.30pm – 4.30pm Who’s it for? […]
In the Songwriting Sessions, you will learn how to construct a song. With the aid of trained and experienced musicians, you will develop a strategy for writing lyrics and then […]
Immerse yourself in the Ashdown Forest from a unique perspective. From £20.50
As the sun sets on Friday night, children and families are warmly invited to snuggle down together for a bedtime story. Join children’s book author Dawn Casey and watch the […]
Freckles on the Inside has been bringing a creative bubble to Elderflower for five years now! They create a space to come, explore, pamper and be. From flower crowns to festival […]
Discover and explore your creativity on this year’s Schools Without Walls Art Trail. A unique opportunity to walk through the beautiful Pippingford woods with artwork by local children. Find out […]
Ben Kimpton guides a walk through the woods at Pippingford Park and discovers the history of Sussex woodland and the wildlife it supports. Find out why our ancient woodland is […]
Pond dipping is something childhood memories are made of and Pippingford Park is home to a whole host of wildlife, much of it under water. Head down to the ponds […]
A family-friendly orienteering course, just pick up a map and answer sheet from Sports Camp and away you go. When? Saturday and Sunday. 10am – 5pm Who’s it for? For […]
Design your own festival tote bag in our Block Printing Workshop £10
Get hands-on and cook a delicious healthy meal over the fire £15
Nancy from Box & Bloom guides you to make your very own everlasting dried flower crown £20
Take part in this early morning pilates workout. Allow your body to gently flow taking you from dynamic sequences, through balance and finally into a long well-deserved stretch sequence. All […]
The Poetry Pixie is back with some Rambling Rhymes. Wrap paper round trees, help create poetry (or Poet Trees!) using your senses and the world around us! When? Saturday and […]
Watch the forest and your friends turn upside-down, inside this magical walk-in camera hut created by Brighton science artist Nick Sayers. Like being in an oversized camera, this darkroom experience […]
Lots of crafty fun with Catkin and Conker. Find your inner bird and make a mask with natural objects, get messy with a mud painting, and create a journey stick […]
Join Steve Pond as we turn to our nearest star, the Sun. Under safe controlled conditions using an astronomical solar filter fitted to a telescope you can look at the […]
Cat & Hutch journey into the forest and meet a lost Butterfly looking for her way home – but her home isn’t on the map! With the help of a […]
Adult only Friday fun with craft and cocktails £25
Beautiful face painting, gorgeous freehand glitter tattoos, and beautiful henna designs – using safe, natural henna and biodegradable glitter. WHEN? Friday 2pm – 6pmSaturday 9am – 6pmSunday 9am – 6pmMonday […]
Calling all detectives! Cat & Hutch need your help! Their book has been stolen! With a bit of detective training, will you be able to follow the clues, solve riddles […]
Learn to sew using reclaimed fabrics and non-electric machines. Fun & eco-friendly! When? Saturday & Sunday, 11am – 5pm Who’s it for? Suitable for 7+ (all under 12s must be […]
Struggling with your little one’s sleep? Join Dee Booth from Sleep Fairy Parent Rescue for expert advice on why babies and children wake—and how to help. With 25 years of […]
Join Lulu Minns, author of the Genius Wheel®, for an insightful talk on the 7-year personal growth cycle. Learn how to chart this cycle for growth, explore reflective practices, and […]
Former Fullers senior manager and co-founder of Late Knights, Holler, and Only With Love, Steve Keegan is a skilled brewer with a bold vision: alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks belong side […]
Iside, a passionate forager and nature enthusiast, integrates foraging into daily life and work. She helps others connect with nature by guiding them in plant recognition. At the festival, she […]
Sam is a dedicated sports therapist, personal trainer, and certified breathwork practitioner with specialized training in massage therapy. Sam will be talking and guiding you through a breathwork journey, where […]
Join Sheena, founder of Norrag and breathwork guide Katie Halil for a deeply restorative session designed to calm your nervous system and reconnect you with your inner wisdom. Through soothing […]
Learn about real fermented drinks including water kefir and kombucha. Roisin is a Sussex based fermenter whose passion is to bring back the ancient magic of real fermented foods and […]
Eddie, founder of The Wildman Project, redefines men’s mental health by highlighting the nervous system’s role. Sharing practical tools like breathwork, movement, and nature connection to foster resilience. Discover how […]
Gel plate printing with leaves is a fun way to create a woodland-inspired print on a T-shirt. Roll fabric paint onto the gel plate, and press leaves into the paint […]
Do you feel stuck on a particular parenting challenge or issue? Would you like some insight into how you can make progress with it? Join Claire Giles, the Conscious Parent […]
Get the bug for printmaking in these family-friendly drop-in sessions. All ages can use their no-cut printmaking technique to draw a design and then print it onto a bag or […]
Step into a world of wonder with Mighty Minds at this year’s Elderflower Fields! Let your imagination soar as you weave enchanting natural crowns fit for woodland royalty, craft mystical […]
Go batty for bats with Sussex Wildlife Trust's expert and learn about these fascinating creatures
