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Take a look at our 2025 adventure…
Learn the basics of kayaking in a fun and safe environment with The Kayak Coach £20
Take your family on and adventure along the waterways of Pippingford Park. From £30
Now an Elderflower Sunday tradition. Choose your family tribe, Carnival of Critters vs. Jungle Jukebox, dress up (essential), and dance! No special skills are required, just enthusiasm. Fab prizes from […]
DJ Ian Joliet and his elite squadron of Middle Aged Rave operatives are taking it back to the old school, from the second summer of love, through acid house, Madchester, […]
Take a journey through old-skool rave, jungle and the freshest DnB sounds with Party People Essence of Chi and MC Wrekka. Over the past 20 years, Essence of Chi has […]
A vibrant showcase of superstars in action! Known for their polished acts at iconic venues and festivals, West End Kids’ high-energy performances bring a unique blend of talent and enthusiasm […]
The masters of pop-up tomfoolery could appear anywhere… They’re easily spotted, disguised as rock and pop legends, marauding the site – be prepared to be ambushed and ready to join […]
A journey through Disco inspired music! Resident at Brighton’s 1BTN and one half of production duo Slick Brutus, Tim Walker has performed with English Disco Lovers, Stompa Phunk and Wildblood […]
Ukeboxbaby’s The Ukulele Mermaid is an immersive, interactive show with ukuleles, bubbles, silly string, and more. Kids can join on-stage ukulele lessons, while DJ Daddy and singer Penny Hartley add dance tunes […]
Music Mike Provides fully interactive, action packed music entertainment for children of all ages to enjoy. With instruments to play, movement activities, dancing and lots more! musicwithmike.co.uk
Festival favs Get Lost & Found ensure maximum fun times. Expect classic silly games for all the family. Hosts of the ultimate Big Family Dance Off on Sunday. Gather your festival tribe, dress up […]
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 […]
Join Junk Jodie and Dexter Deer on a Wild-erful Warriors adventure through the woodlands! Meet Barry Badger, Oprah Owl, and Oscar Otter as you learn how to care for the […]
Let Mr Pineapple Head take you on a rollercoaster ride of clown beauty, professional Silliness and Pineapple Magic! Genuinely very funny silent clown show for the whole family. Pure physical […]
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, […]
Join Circus Kinetica to create your very own wind powered recycled kinetic wind sculpture. The workshop covers a variety of metal working processes and creative uses for waste materials. Blending […]
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 […]
Come and swing, dangle, climb and hang from ropes, nets, hammocks and swings. Zip down the zip wire or come for a play on the ever evolving Big Build in […]
This hands-on adventure combines thrills with incredible learning opportunities. From £5
Award-winning quiz master Quiz Face is back again! Inspired by shows such as 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Nevermind the Buzzcocks, Quiz Face’s main aim is to […]
An hour of independent art for kids 5 and over. 1 free session per child
Introduces kids to a world of new sports. 1 free session per child
Creative eco-friendly woodworking using hand tools to build keepsakes. £5 available January 25
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 […]
Singing Mamas is a national movement for maternal well-being. A singing circle for women to learn fun and uplifting folk and pop harmony songs in a supportive group. Toys are […]
Join Tunbridge Wells Taekwon-Do for a fun and intense taster session. Our instructors will take you through a fast paced workout with lots of jumping, kicking and stretching and some simple self […]
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. […]
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 […]
Movement session for all, for fun to banging beats. Follow the leader style session to Afro, dancehall, house, pop and other influences. No pressure, no expectations just fun and freedom. […]
With 40 years of experience as a magician, we are thrilled to welcome Damian Jennings to the stage. Come along to Wow Pow and be bewildered by the amazing magic. […]
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 […]
The Elderflower Family Quiz. – an experiment on how sharp the mind is after a weekend of feral excess and futile broken sleep. Have you still got what it takes? […]
Get ready to dive into the world of circus props with Oddballs, the ultimate authority in all things juggling and circus-related! With over 40 years of expertise, they bring their passion […]
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 […]
The Corner Atelier invites you to become architects of a sustainable future. All materials discarded and scrapped, children and families are welcome to reinvent and reconsider a value. Supported with […]
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 […]
A 9 hole journey around the world for all the family. From £5
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 […]
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 […]
The Outdoors Project bring NERF action to the woods! Join their Jungle Critters themed team games & and show off your skills in the target zone! The Outdoors Project runs clubs all […]
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 […]
Disco dancing and silly games with CraZy BeanZ. When? Friday, 8pmSunday, 3.45pm Who’s it for? All the family! How to participate Head to The Hop on Leapfrog Lawns
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 […]
Pippingford Park is a beautiful setting for Elderflower Fields so who wouldn’t want to put on their jogging shoes and explore a little more of it. Rachael Brown is an […]
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 […]
There will be lots of throwing, catching, bowling and batting games. No experience of cricket necessary! When? Saturday & Sunday, 2.30pm – 4.30pm Who’s it for? Suitable for Ages 5-8yrs. Parents […]
Immerse yourself in the Ashdown Forest from a unique perspective. From £20.50
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 […]
Getting over, under and around obstacles will never be the same! The emphasis here is on the art of creatively moving from A to B. WHEN? Saturday & Sunday, 10am […]
We are really pleased that the coaches of Lewes Rugby Club are back again to impart their talent and huge enthusiasm for the sport to you guys. The safe non-contact nature […]
Disc Golf… The greatest sport you’ve never heard of! Golf with frisbees, A short Par 3 course of holes, lots of fun for all the family. Who will get the […]
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 […]
We’re thrilled to once again welcome back the indomitable Richard Robinson, director of the Brighton Science Festival with the pocket science festival to entertain and educate in equal measure! When? […]
Unravel from your slumber and ease into another day of festival frolics with Deanne and Calli from Flow State. Start the day with a playful, embodied inquiry led yoga flow […]
We hand the playlist over to you! Aspiring DJs submit your tunes.
Get hands-on and cook a delicious healthy meal over the fire £15
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 […]
Try death-defying aerial tricks with expert teachers from East Sussex School of Circus Arts and free play circus activities throughout the day. When? Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 12noon & […]
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 […]
Pirate Pete has the stinkiest feet and the Captain and his crew have had enough! The only answer is to throw him overboard sending Pete on an adventure encountering undersea […]
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
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 […]
When Elmer Elevator meets a talking cat who tells him all about a baby dragon being held captive by some very mean creatures, he can’t resist going on an epic […]
Help to design and build a one-off, unique, epic play structure with the Woodland Tribe £6
Rhino Ark UK runs the popular UK Rhino Challenge, a cycle orienteering event, here at Pippingford on the 4th May. You can take part in a range of activities that […]
Join Pixie BeanZ on a whimsical, high-energy adventure as she take the kids over the rainbow to her magical home. With interactive storytelling, magic, and plenty of surprises, this immersive […]
Join Fun Kids and discover how water can defy gravity, see water pressure working and other experiments – INCLUDING making colourful flowers with paper, pens and water! When? Saturday & […]
Amy is a community singing leader and singer song-writer. She will close the tent with a family sing-song on Sunday that everyone can enjoy. When? Saturday & Sunday, 5pm – […]
Family Yoga with Mel offers fun, connection, creativity, and relaxation in a joyful, non-competitive space. Explore animal and nature poses, yoga games, partner yoga, mindfulness activities, and guided relaxation. When? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Have a go and have a throw! When? Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 8pm Who’s it for? Suitable for ages 8+ (Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult) How […]
Go batty for bats with Sussex Wildlife Trust's expert and learn about these fascinating creatures
