No closed off areas, and if it’s raining you’ll probably get a bit wet…
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, […]
SKA music meets the Day of the Dead. Watch out for these skeletal, horn playing, site walking ghostly apparitions as they do their dead musical dance through the site and […]
LLAMA G is an electrifying House and DnB DJ from the South Coast, known for delivering BIG energy and the freshest Dance tracks. With exciting performances spanning radio (Codesouth resident) […]
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 […]
With powerful voices and choreographed routines, Rhapsody Artist Development performers aged 5 to 18 deliver captivating shows filled with enthusiasm and passion. Join us in celebrating their musical journey! Rhapsody […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
This is a natural history show unlike any other you will ever get to see. Silly jokes and puns for the kids, are precision timed to ensure the important conservation […]
Bathe in a luxurious wood-fired hot tub and relax in the sauna £35 (kids £15)
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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
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 […]
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
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 […]
Adult only Friday fun with craft and cocktails £25
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 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? […]
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 […]
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 […]
Take part in some instinctive archery amongst the beauty of Pippingford Park. When? Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 8pm Who’s it for? Suitable for ages 6+ (Under 16s must be […]
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
House of Happy Threads creates bold, handmade leggings for kids and adults—pure dopamine dressing with festival vibes! Founded by disco-lover Lucy, they even have a special Disco range. Their unique […]
