In this workshop you will learn how to make a free-standing willow deer, guided by Dragon Willow’s Leilah Vyner.

All materials are supplied and lunch is included - just bring yourself, have fun and get into the festive spirit!

Enhance your garden evenings with a delightful fairy light filled willow globe. No prior knowledge of willow weaving needed - just enthusiasm! All materials provided.

Bring your own lunch or take a break in the Arboretum Café. Booking essential.

Join our Artist in Residence Lesley Seeger on a one-day painting course at the Yorkshire Arboretum.

Inspired by the ‘spirit’ of trees, you will explore colour, composition and layering techniques in a contemporary, experimental style.

The courses are suitable for both adventurous beginners and more experienced artists seeking to develop their style. Further information, or to book: www.lesleyseeger.com

This course is now fully booked, however there are still spaces available on the Sat 11th May.

Join our Artist in Residence Lesley Seeger on a one-day painting course at the Yorkshire Arboretum.

Inspired by the ‘spirit’ of trees, you will explore colour, composition and layering techniques in a contemporary, experimental style.

The courses are suitable for both adventurous beginners and more experienced artists seeking to develop their style. Further information, or to book: www.lesleyseeger.com

Make a luxury, rustic willow wreath for your home from natural, locally sourced materials. Show off your creativity and get into the Christmas spirit!

Booking essential - please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or book your tickets by following the link below:

Make a luxury, rustic willow wreath for your home from natural, locally sourced materials. Show off your creativity and get into the Christmas spirit!

Booking essential - please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or book your tickets by following the link below:

Members and friends are invited to mark the launch of Threads through Nature - an exhibition by local mixed media and textile artist Justine Warner who has produced a body of work based on the Yorkshire Arboretum during her year-long residency.

Meet Justine and enjoy complimentary refreshments.

Free

Booking required. Please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us at visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

Learn a new skill and make a handsome willow pig for your garden.

No prior knowledge needed - just enthusiasm!

£60 per person.

All materials provided. Bring your own lunch or take a break in the Arboretum Cafe.

Booking required. To reserve your space please ring the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us at visit@yorkshirearboretum.org 

Lots of nature-inspired activities for intrepid explorers aged 6-11 with different activities each day. Come to one or all 4 sessions.

Join the woodland fairy for a day of other-worldly activities including wand making, magic hats, magic potions, relay races, crafts, party snacks, magical drinks and much more.

Fancy dress encouraged! No adults allowed!

Booking essential - please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us at visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

£20 per child, £15 for second and subsequent siblings

Please bring a packed lunch. 

Drop off from 8:30am and/or collection at 4pm available by prior arrangement (£4 per child per hour).

Lots of nature-inspired activities for intrepid explorers aged 6-11 with different activities each day. Come to one or all 4 sessions.

Today's activities include a minibeast hunt, decomposition activities, art, outdoor music and crafts.

No adults allowed!

Booking essential - please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us at visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

£15 per child, £12 for second and subsequent siblings

Please bring a packed lunch. 

Drop off from 8:30am and/or collection at 4pm available by prior arrangement (£4 per child per hour).

Lots of nature-inspired activities for intrepid explorers aged 6-11 with different activities each day. Come to one or all 4 sessions.

Today's activities include making a story stick, meet a tree, crafts and poetry.

No adults allowed!

Booking essential - please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us at visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

£15 per child, £12 for second and subsequent siblings

Please bring a packed lunch. 

Drop off from 8:30am and/or collection at 4pm available by prior arrangement (£4 per child per hour).

Lots of nature-inspired activities for intrepid explorers aged 6-11 with different activities each day. Come to one or all 4 sessions.

Today's activities include orienteering, shelter building and crafts.

No adults allowed!

Booking essential - please call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us at visit@yorkshirearboretum.org

£15 per child, £12 for second and subsequent siblings

Please bring a packed lunch. 

Drop off from 8:30am and/or collection at 4pm available by prior arrangement (£4 per child per hour).

A fun-packed day for children aged 5-11, with seasonal indoor and outdoor nature inspired activities and crafts.

Please note that an accompanying adult must stay for the session.

£7.50 per child.

Booking essential - book via the Howardian Hills AONB website (howardianhills.org.uk)

Make a luxury, rustic willow wreath for your home from natural, locally sourced materials. Show off your creativity and get into the Christmas spirit. All materials provided. Sessions run 9.30-12pm or 1-3.30pm. Please select session time when booking.

£30 per person

Please note that these workshops will be held at Welburn Village Hall (YO60 7EG)

Booking required. Please book below, call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us.

Learn a new skill and make a 4ft willow deer for your garden.

No prior knowledge needed - just lots of enthusiasm!

All materials provided.

£55 per person.

Booking required please. Please book below, call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us.

Bring a picnic and a bear and take part in this teddy-themed day.
Have a go at teddy crafts and decorate a teddy biscuit.

£3.50 per child.

Booking not required. Standard adult admission applies.

Lots of nature-based activities for intrepid explorers aged 6-11 including make a story stick, meet a tree, story trail, crafts and poetry. No adults allowed! £15 per child, including packed lunch. 

Booking required please. Please book below, call the Visitor Centre on 01653 648598 or email us.