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A network of over 30 woodlands and workshops hosting open days across the UK throughout June 2026.

Forestry estates and woodlands, scientists and sawmills, artists and architect’s studios, furniture factories, makers and beyond!

Some spaces are open to visitors all day. Other places will host small group tours.

Join in with over 1,000 others to meet the people growing trees, experience the places using wood, and see first hand the role trees and timber can have in our future.

What unites everyone you will meet, is the desire to champion homegrown timber and sustainable productive woodlands for present and future generations.

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Open Woods & Workshops is part of the Woodland Heritage Skills project and is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund.

Thanks to National Lottery players, we have been able to conserve and promote sustainable productive woodland management skills in the UK.

The project strengthens the skills, networks, supply chains and processes required for a thriving UK wood culture, whilst raising awareness of the risks of losing these skills, and the benefits of upscaling them.

2026 Open Woods & Workshops Events

Fri 29th May 2026

Hulls Mill Farm, Halstead, Essex, CO9 2QT

Guided Woodland Walk

Few people get to see a working plantation woodland from the inside, the pruning decisions made decades ago, the thinning that shaped today's timber and the enterprises that make a woodland genuinely pay its way. This guided walk at Hulls Mill Farm offers exactly that.

Join us from 9:30am for a 10am start. Planted around 33 years ago, the woodland at Hulls Mill has been carefully managed to produce quality timber, and this 2-3 hour guided tour traces that journey from the ground up. You'll hear first-hand from Oliver Wright of J.S. Wright and Sons Ltd about growing willow specifically for cricket bats, a niche but fascinating corner of the UK timber trade, and the skilled process of transforming raw timber into a finished bat.

Along the way you'll also visit a micro charcoal production enterprise operating on site, see firewood processing and distribution in action and gain a real understanding of the long-term management planning that keeps a productive woodland thriving.

Whether you manage woodland yourself, work in the timber supply chain or simply want to understand what good stewardship looks like in practice, this is a rare opportunity to ask questions of people doing it well.

Visitors are welcome to bring a picnic, with seating available in the barns afterwards.

Thur 4th June 2026

Goldfinger & Another Country’s Make Good Academy, Morley College Chelsea Centre for Creative Industries, London, SW10 0QS

Open Day

Ever wondered what it takes to turn a young person with no experience into a skilled furniture maker? This open workshop gives you a rare look behind the scenes at the Make Good Academy, a hands-on traineeship supporting young people into craft, creative and green skills careers.

Hosted at the Make Good Academy's training base within Morley College, you'll take a guided one-hour tour of the workshop facilities, watch live woodworking demonstrations and hear how the programme teaches practical furniture-making skills using responsibly sourced timber.

You'll also learn about the woodland to workshop to work pathway that connects sustainable forestry, craft training and real progression routes into employment, and what that means for the future of the trade.

This is a welcoming event for furniture makers, woodworkers, educators and anyone with a passion for craft who wants to see skills-based training in action.

Thur 4th June 2026

Young & Norgate, Bristol, BS6 5EE

Open Day

Choosing the right timber for a project involves far more than picking a species from a sample board. This relaxed, design-led evening, running from 5.00pm - 7.30pm, at the Young & Norgate workshop gets into the detail of how timber is chosen, specified and used in contemporary interior projects.

Aimed at interior designers, architects, specifiers and anyone with a professional interest in material-led design, you'll be welcomed into a working workshop to see timber in its raw and finished forms. You'll explore how different species behave and the role that texture, tone and honesty of materials plays in high-end interiors, with timber samples, half-finished pieces and current projects all on display.

There will be drinks and light snacks on arrival and plenty of time to explore the space at your own pace and chat informally with the Young & Norgate team.

A practical, inspiring evening for design professionals who want to deepen their understanding of timber as a material and the craftsmanship behind it.

Sat 6th June 2026

John Makepeace Furniture, Farrs, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3NB

Open Day - SOLD OUT

This is a rare invitation. John Makepeace, one of Britain's most respected furniture designers and makers, opens the doors of his home and studio at Farrs to share the art, science and evolving craft behind his work.

The visit begins at the seasoning shed, where a remarkable collection of English timbers tells its own story. Among them, oak planted at Longleat in 1740, harvested 240 years later in 1980, a living illustration of what good silviculture can achieve across generations. From there, guests are welcomed into the house for tea and refreshments before exploring the Makepeace furniture collection, including prototypes for commissions completed for private clients across the UK and around the world.

John will give a talk on designing and making furniture of uncompromising quality from Britain's native woods, and what it means to work at the highest end of the craft.

This special event runs from 3:30pm to 5:30pm 

Collaborations in West Dorset: This event has been designed to complement two other Open Woods & Workshops events in West Dorset on the same day: the North Eggardon Farm Woodland Walk and a visit to the Architectural Association. Attend all three for a full day of inspiration and knowledge sharing. Please note that each event requires a separate booking

Sat 6th June 2026

Victor Crutchley, North Eggardon Farm, Dorset, DT6 3ST

Guided Woodland Walk

Earnscombe Wood is a woodland with a plan, and this guided walk is your chance to see what productive timber management looks like in practice.

Planted in 1990 under the Woodland Grant Scheme with oak, beech and walnut, and extended in 2006 with sweet chestnut, the woodland has been carefully high pruned over the years to develop a promising timber crop. In 2025 oak bark was peeled on site and some timber has already been milled, with further work underway as the woodland continues to take shape.

This is a working visit rather than a polished showcase, and all the better for it. You'll see a real woodland in active management and gain an honest understanding of the decisions, timescales and techniques involved in growing quality timber.

Collaborations in West Dorset: This event has been designed to complement two other Open Woods & Workshops events in West Dorset on the same day: a visit to John Makepeace Furniture in Beaminster and an event with the Architectural Association. Attend all three for a full day of inspiration and knowledge sharing. Please note that each event requires a separate booking.

Sat 6th June 2026

The Architectural Association, Hooke Park Hooke Park, Beaminster, Dorset, DT8 3PH

Open Day

Hooke Park is unlike any other campus in the UK. As the woodland home of the Architectural Association's postgraduate Design and Make programme, it is a place where full-scale building experiments and hands-on architectural education happen in a living forest, and on 6 June you are invited to explore it.

From 10:00am to 3:30pm you'll have the chance to explore the campus buildings and woodland, learning about the Architectural Association's history and the ongoing teaching and research that makes Hooke Park such a distinctive place. It is a rare opportunity to see architecture and timber thinking at the experimental edge, where students and tutors are genuinely pushing the boundaries of what building with wood can look like.

Refreshments including cake and beverages will be on sale during the event.

Collaborations in West Dorset: This event has been designed to complement two other Open Woods & Workshops events in West Dorset on the same day: the North Eggardon Farm Woodland Walk and a visit to John Makepeace Furniture in Beaminster. Attend all three for a full day of inspiration and knowledge sharing. Please note that each event requires a separate booking.

Sat 6th June 2026

Broomhill Woods, Highham, Gloucestershire, GL19 3HA

Guided Woodland Walk

Broomhill Wood packs a remarkable amount into 10 hectares. An RFS award-winning mixed woodland managed by the Wilkinson family, friends and neighbours under Continuous Cover Forestry principles, it is home to high forest stands, an orchard, a nuttery, a coppice understorey and a small but striking stand of Coast Redwood. In short, it is a woodland that rewards close attention.

You are welcome to visit either in the morning from 10:00am to 1:00pm or the afternoon from 1:00pm to 5:00pm. Guided tours with the owner run at 10:30am and 2:00pm and take in everything from silviculture and sawmilling to the rather more unpredictable challenge of squirrel management, giving you a genuine insight into what it takes to run a small but thriving and diverse woodland.

Whether you are a woodland owner, a forester or simply someone who wants to understand what excellent small-scale woodland management looks like in practice, this is a visit well worth making.

Sat 6th June 2026

Katie Walker Furniture, Millmead Studios, West Sussex, RH20 1AG

Open Day

This open day at Katie Walker Furniture offers two sessions, 10:00am to 1:00pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm, each packed with insight, demonstration and plenty of opportunity to ask questions.

Both sessions follow the same format. Katie Walker opens with an introductory talk on her work and practice, followed by a tour of the workshop with examples of furniture on show. There is then a steam bending demonstration, with the possibility of some hands-on audience participation, before a break for tea, coffee and cake served in the on-site tiny house. Over refreshments, there will be time to discuss materials, suppliers and the story behind the tiny house's own construction.

To close, Andy Trotman of Timberwright, the structural engineer and framer behind the workshop building, gives a talk on its build and the use of Douglas fir framing more broadly. There will be time at the end to look at materials and suppliers' literature and continue conversations with the team.

A brilliantly varied morning or afternoon for furniture makers, woodworkers and anyone with a professional or creative interest in timber and craft at its best.

Sat 6th June 2026

English Woodlands Timber, S Downs Way, Cocking Sawmills, Midhurst, GU29 0HS

Open Day and Guided Woodland Walk

As a business whose roots, quite literally, begin with the trees, English Woodlands Timber is throwing open its doors for a full day of celebration, conversation and connection around the beauty and utility of homegrown hardwood timber.

Doors open at 10:30am with display stands and yard tours beginning alongside a guided woodland walk for those who have pre-booked. Throughout the day you are welcome to explore the yard, meet suppliers, makers and customers and hear the story of timber from seed to finished article.

The programme of talks begins at 12:30pm with a welcome from Tom Compton, followed at 12:45pm by John Orchard of Woodland Heritage. The afternoon brings two panel discussions: at 2:30pm, Designing with Homegrown Wood, and at 3:00pm, Building with Homegrown Wood, with a session on provenance and round timber conversion at 2:00pm.

Display stands and yard tours remain open throughout the day, and the event rounds off with a social evening to which guests and their partners are warmly invited.

Woodland Walk: Please note that the guided woodland walk is available by pre-booking only and offers a rare chance to step into the forest and experience woodland management first-hand, seeing where quality British timber begins its journey. Throughout the walk, you will hear woodland management stories and practical insights into how forests are carefully stewarded for future generations. Hear from English Woodlands Forestry, English Woodlands Timber and Cowdray Estate as they share their expertise on responsible forestry, estate management and the journey from tree to timber. 

Sat 6th June 2026

Joss Stoddart, Alresford, Winchester, SO24

Open Day

Set deep in the Hampshire countryside and surrounded by 40 acres of mixed broadleaf woodland, Joss Stoddart's studio and workshop makes for a quietly compelling setting. This three-hour visit, from 10:00am to 1:00pm, offers an unhurried look at the full journey of timber, from living tree to finished piece.

The morning begins with a walk through the woodland before moving into the workshop, the creative heart of the visit, where raw timber is transformed into refined, tactile forms. Among works in progress, Joss shares his process and the quiet precision and artistry behind each handcrafted piece.

A tour of the on-site bandsaw mill offers a fascinating glimpse into how material moves from tree to plank, before the experience draws to a close in a rather special way. Guests are invited to an outdoor dining setting nestled within the woodland, prepared by James Brun of Grounded Table, whose fire-led, seasonal cooking celebrates the landscape and makes for a beautifully considered end to the morning.

A memorable visit for furniture makers, woodworkers, designers and anyone who appreciates craft rooted in place and material.

Sat 6th June 2026

Matthew Cox, Stamford, PE9 4DE

Open Day

B Corp certified furniture and lighting company Matthew Cox is opening its doors from 10:00am to 3:00pm for a behind-the-scenes gathering for anyone curious about craft and wood.

Throughout the day, guided tours give visitors the chance to see how furniture and lighting are made from start to finish, from stacks of seasoned timber through to finely sanded and finished pieces. You'll meet the team, understand their approach to making and see the care and skill that goes into each piece.

For those who want to have a go themselves, there will be the opportunity to finish your own chopping board. Matthew Cox is also keen to welcome the next generation of furniture makers, with discounted tickets available for under 18s and students. Under 16s should be accompanied by an adult.

Homemade cakes and cookies, tea, coffee and soft drinks will be available throughout the day.

A warm, welcoming and hands-on day out for makers, craft enthusiasts and curious minds of all ages.

Mon 8th June 2026

Birmingham Institute of Forest Research (BIFoR) FACE Facility, Mill Haft, Norbury Junction, Stafford, ST20 0FJ

Guided Woodland Walk

What will Britain's woodlands look like in 2050? At the Birmingham Institute of Forest Research's Free-Air Carbon Dioxide Enrichment facility in Staffordshire, scientists are already finding out.

This is one of the largest climate change experiments in the world, a real-world study that simulates the predicted atmosphere of 2050 and observes the whole ecosystem effects of elevated CO2, from changes in soil chemistry to altered carbon sequestration in mature oak trees. On 8 June the gates open for guided walking tours of the forest, led by the scientists working at the heart of this extraordinary research.

Timed tours run at 10:00am to 12:00pm and 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Whether you are a forester, a woodland owner, a researcher, environmentalist, educator or simply someone who cares deeply about the future of our trees, this is a rare and genuinely fascinating opportunity to walk among what the team describe as time travelling trees and hear directly from the people studying them.

Tue 9th June 2026

Cothlestone Estate, Manor Farm, Cothelstone, TA4 3DS

Guided Woodland Walk

Cothelstone Estate offers a compelling snapshot of woodland management across different stages and purposes. This two-hour guided walk, running from 10:30am - 12.30pm, takes in established woodland, newly planted areas and cricket bat willows, giving visitors a real sense of how a working estate thinks about its trees across generations.

The tour also includes a mobile sawmill in operation, a rare chance to see timber being processed on site, as well as a tour of the joinery workshop. Please note that the joinery workshop element is yet to be confirmed and further details will be shared in due course.

A well-rounded visit for woodland owners, foresters and anyone interested in seeing how timber moves from standing tree to worked material.

Thur 11th June 2026

National Trust: Ashridge Estate Ashridge Estate, Moneybury Hill, Ringshall, Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, HP4 1LT

Guided Woodland Walk

The Ashridge Estate is home to some of the most important woodlands in the country, and on 11 June the National Trust opens them up for a full day guided tour led by the estate's Lead Ranger.

From 10:00am to 3:00pm you'll explore the remarkable range of woodland types that make up Ashridge, from ancient woodland and wooded commons to mixed plantation, taking in several of the estate's extraordinary veteran trees along the way. The tour looks at recent Planted Ancient Woodland Site restoration work and habitat creation, as well as the future management plans that will shape these woodlands for generations to come.

At the heart of the day is a question that matters increasingly to woodland managers across the UK -  how do you balance conservation with productive woodland management? You'll hear how the estate is working to supply local timber markets with a range of products while meeting its conservation objectives, and explore some of the very real practical challenges involved in carrying out woodland operations at this scale.

A fascinating and substantial day for woodland managers, foresters, conservationists and anyone with a serious interest in how our most treasured landscapes are being managed for both nature and people.

Fri 12th June 2026

Treske, Station Works, Carlton Miniott, Thirsk, N. Yorks, Y07 4LX

Open Day

For over 50 years Treske has been crafting beautifully made hardwood furniture and bespoke kitchens from its home in a former Victorian maltings in North Yorkshire. On 12 June the doors open for a day that takes you from the raw timber stacks to the finished showroom pieces.

The showroom is open from 10:00am to 5:00pm, giving you plenty of time to explore Treske's collection of fitted and free-standing hardwood furniture and beautifully designed bespoke kitchens spread across three floors of this characterful building.

A guided workshop tour runs at 2:00pm, taking visitors through the full process of transforming raw timber into fine furniture. Places on the tour are limited so a separate tour ticket is required to secure your spot.

Refreshments will be available throughout the day, for those supporting Woodland Heritage.

A wonderful visit for furniture makers, designers, kitchen specialists and anyone with an appreciation for fine British craftsmanship rooted in quality timber.

Fri 12th June 2026

Whitney Sawmills, Old Station Yard, Hereford, HR3 6EZ

Open Day

A working sawmill is a fascinating place, and Whitney Sawmills is opening its doors from 10:00am to 4:00pm for a full day of wood culture, conversation and community.

Sawmill and woodland tours run throughout the day, giving visitors a behind-the-scenes look at how British timber is processed and the remarkable range of homegrown wood the mill supplies. You'll also have the chance to meet the makers who use that timber, with an exhibition of makers and associates on site including Samuel Makes, Grown in Britain, Jason Wilkins Wood Turner, Nuthatch Creations and more.

When you need a break, the Origin Pizza van will be on hand to keep you going.

Collaboration: This event has been designed to run in partnership with tours of the Duchy of Cornwall woodlands. Please note that the woodland tours require a separate booking.

A great day out for woodworkers, furniture makers, timber specifiers and anyone who wants to get closer to where great British wood comes from.

Fri 12th June 2026

Duchy of Cornwall Little Birch, Herefordshire, HR2

Guided Woodland Walk

Aconbury Wood is an ancient and beautiful woodland, and this guided walk with the Duchy of Cornwall's Head of Forestry is a rare opportunity to explore it with someone who knows it intimately.

The walk sets off on foot from Little Birch Village Hall, with a ten-minute walk to the wood and up to its highest point, taking in the remains of an Iron Age fort and sweeping views across the Herefordshire countryside along the way. On your return to the village hall, complimentary teas and coffees will be waiting.

Dogs are welcome under strict supervision. Parking at the site is limited so car sharing is strongly encouraged.

Collaboration: This event has been designed to run in partnership with the Whitney Sawmills Open Day. Please note that each event requires a separate booking

A great day out for woodworkers, furniture makers, timber specifiers and anyone who wants to get closer to where great British wood comes from.

Sat 13th June 2026

The King's Foundation Snowdon School of Furniture Barley Court, Highgrove Estate, Tetbury, Gloucestershire, GL8 8TQ

Open Day

Located at Barley Court on the Highgrove Estate and curated by Woodland Heritage Vice President Lord Snowdon, the Snowdon School of Furniture is one of the most distinctive furniture education programmes in the country. On 13 June its doors open to the public for a full day.

The school delivers two flagship courses for designers and makers working with British timber. The CREATE programme bridges the gap between further education and the workplace, combining a modern approach to traditional skills with industry exposure through workshop trips and visiting lecturers. The Snowdon Summer School is an intensive seven-day masterclass for established makers looking to develop their practice further.

The day runs from 10:00am to 5:00pm with talks from Nick Wright on the history and vision of the furniture school at 11:00am and 2:00pm. Places at the talks are limited so please book a talk ticket alongside your admission ticket if you would like to attend.

A fascinating day for furniture makers present and future, designers, educators and anyone with a passion for high-quality craft education rooted in British timber.

Sat 13th & Sun 14th June 2026

Angus Ross, Aberfeldy, Scotland, PH15 2AU

Guided Woodland Walk & Open Day

Angus Ross is throwing open both its historic workshop and its woodland for two days of discovery in the heart of Perthshire.

The open morning in the workshop runs from 9:30am to 12:30pm on both days and is a chance to step inside a working space that has been used continuously for woodwork since 1886. A small team of highly skilled craftsmen work here using a specialist combination of steam-bending and traditional cabinet making techniques to create exceptional curvaceous furniture for homes, gardens and public spaces. Visitors are welcome to look around and see work in progress at their own pace.

Both days also include a guided woodland walk through Old Castle Wood, a 50-acre mature mixed broadleaf woodland with a fascinating history. The oak trees here were previously coppiced for tannin during the 18th and 19th centuries, and it is from this very woodland that Angus Ross now sources oak for his furniture. After the walk, participants are invited back to the workshop to see how that raw material is transformed into finished pieces.

A wonderful opportunity for furniture makers, woodworkers and craft enthusiasts to trace the full journey from living woodland to finished furniture in one beautifully connected visit.

Sun 14th June 2026

Glandy Cross Wood, Efailwen, Clynderwen, Wales, SA66 7JP

Guided Woodland Walk

Glandy Cross Wood is a commercial softwood plantation on the Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire border with an ambitious long-term vision - to transition from a predominantly even-aged single species woodland to a diverse, resilient and commercially productive multi-species irregular woodland. This full-day runs from 9:30am to 5:30pm is a chance to hear about the journey so far and see the work in progress. Pre-booked guided tours will be available.

The site is being restructured through progressive thinning and selective felling, enrichment planting and under-planting and restocking of areas affected by windthrow and the removal of diseased larch, all managed according to the principles of Continuous Cover Forestry. You'll learn about how these decisions are made, the challenges involved and what the woodland is working towards.

The day also looks beyond the trees themselves. A member of Forest Research's Plant Health team will join the visit to talk about pests, diseases and the importance of monitoring, including Glandy Cross's role as part of a network of sites tracking the presence of the Ips Typographus, the eight-toothed spruce bark beetle. A local ecologist will also be on hand to share findings from monitoring bird populations within a woodland managed under CCF principles. There will also be the opportunity to see low impact harvesting equipment in action.

A richly informative day for woodland managers, foresters, ecologists and anyone with a serious interest in the future of commercial forestry in the UK.

Sul 14 Mehefin 2026

Coed Glandy Cross, Efailwen, Clynderwen, Wales, SA66 7JP

“Mae Coed Glandy Cross yn blanhigfa bren meddal fasnachol ar y ffin rhwng Sir Benfro a Sir Gaerfyrddin sy’n cael ei rheoli yn ôl egwyddorion Coedwigaeth Gorchudd Parhaus. Mae’r safle’n cael ei ailstrwythuro trwy deneuo’n raddol a thorri’n ddetholus, plannu cyfoethogi a thanblannu, ac ailstocio ardaloedd yr effeithir arnynt gan dafliad gwynt a chael gwared ar larwydd heintiedig. Nod y rheolaeth hon yw trawsnewid o goetir un rhywogaeth o oedran cyfartal yn bennaf, i goetir afreolaidd aml-rywogaeth amrywiol a gwydn wrth gynnal cynhyrchiant masnachol, a cheisio gwella ansawdd y pren a dyfir ar y safle yn barhaus. Dewch i ddysgu am y daith hyd yn hyn, yn ogystal â chlywed am rôl Glandy Cross fel rhan o rwydwaith o safleoedd a ddefnyddir i fonitro presenoldeb yr Ips Typographus (Chwilen Rhisgl Sbriws 8-danheddog), helaethrwydd ac amrywiaeth bywyd adar mewn coetir a reolir gan CCF, a gobeithio cyfle i weld offer cynaeafu effaith isel ar waith. Rydym yn bwriadu cynnal dwy daith. a disgwylir y bydd aelod o dîm Iechyd Planhigion Ymchwil Coedwig yn ymuno â ni i siarad am blâu, clefydau a phwysigrwydd monitro. Byddwn hefyd yn cael ein cefnogi gan ecolegydd lleol sydd wedi bod yn monitro poblogaethau adar yn y goedwig.”

Tue 16th June 2026

Artichoke, 9 Cheddar Business Park, Wedmore Rd, Cheddar, BS27 3EB

Open Day

Artichoke creates interiors for some of the finest houses in the world, and this one-hour guided tour of its workshops and timber store is a rare chance to see that level of craft up close.

Working at the very highest end of bespoke interior design, Artichoke combines traditional handcrafting with progressive technology to achieve finishes and longevity that take decades of skill to master. The workshop visit runs from 10:30am to 11:30am and gives you an insight into how that expertise is built and sustained, including the educational initiatives through which Artichoke's designers and master craftspeople actively nurture the next generation of makers and work to preserve age-old techniques for the future.

The tour takes approximately one hour and includes the workshops and timber store.

A compelling visit for furniture makers, interior designers and anyone with a deep appreciation for craft at the very highest level.

Fri 19th June 2026

Gaze Burvill, Lodge Farm, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 3QH

Open Day

Nestled in the rolling Hampshire countryside, the Gaze Burvill workshops are filled with skilled craftspeople making both interior and outdoor furniture using the finest woods, many locally sourced and grown in Britain.

Come join a tour where you will have the opportunity to meet the designers and craftspeople behind Gaze Burvill's classic pieces to understand how modern machinery is combined with traditional craftsmanship to create such innovative pieces built to last a lifetime outdoors, including a steam bending demonstration. We will also gather in the Flint Barn for an 'In Conversation with':

Tony Kirkham MBE VMH, former Head of Arboretum, Gardens & Horticulture Services at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew,
Simon Burvill, Founder and CEO of Gaze Burvill and also a Trustee of Woodland Heritage
John Orchard, CEO of Woodland Heritage
John Deakin, Head of Trees and Woodlands – National Trust (TBC)

Where we will hear insights from life long experiences in the Wood Culture, and learn how all of us can improve our future by using growing trees and using wood.

At 2pm the same day Gaze Burvill will be holding their annual Tread for Trees and Timber, a 10k walk (and an alternative 10k run if enough people express interest!) around the glorious countryside surrounding the workshop to raise funds for Woodland Heritage. If you would like to stay after the open morning you are welcome to bring lunch to eat in the courtyard garden (or Flint Barn if the weather is so inclined!) and join us for the walk in the afternoon. The event is free to enter however we suggest a contribution via Gaze Burvill's Just Giving page - or if you don't fancy taking part you can support those who are by donating!

Fri 19th or Sat 20th June 2026

Woodland & Workshop: James Wood with Williams & Cleal, Somerset, TA4 3TT

Guided Woodland Walk & Open Day

This is a day that brings the full Woodland Heritage story to life, from the woodland where timber grows to the workshop where it becomes furniture. Hosted jointly by Woodland Heritage and Williams & Cleal, it is also a special opportunity for members to meet fellow members and explore James Wood, the charity's own demonstration woodland.

All visitors are welcomed at Williams & Cleal where both tours begin. From there the day splits into two distinct but connected experiences. At James Wood you'll have the chance to get hands-on with woodland management, helping to identify and select trees in a process that will genuinely shape the future of the woodland. At Williams & Cleal you'll watch woodworking technique demonstrations from the school's tutors and have the opportunity to make a small piece to take home with you.

Tea, cake and refreshments will be available throughout the day.

Members are particularly encouraged to attend as a chance to meet fellow Woodland Heritage members and see the charity's woodland, which will be new to many.

Fri 19th, Sat 20th & Sun 21st June 2026

West’s Wood Fair 2026, West’s of East Dean, New Barn, Newhouse Lane, East Dean, Chichester, PO18 0NJ

Wood Fair

West's Wood Fair is one of those events that reminds you just how many fascinating things you can do with wood. Now in 2026, this three-day fair at West's of East Dean in the South Downs brings together trade stands, live demonstrations and plenty of hands-on fun for visitors of all ages and interests.

Demonstrations throughout the fair include sawmilling, pole lathes, hurdle making, chainsaw demonstrations and races, turning, axe and saw use, timber identification games and steam powered sawmilling. Away from the demonstrations, there is lawnmower racing, tractor rides through the forest and a well-stocked kids corner featuring den building, mud kitchens, face painting, story time, paint your own totem pole and forest school activities. Evening events run each night of the fair.

Woodland Heritage is the event's chosen charity this year. There will be the opportunity to support the charity with a donation on the day or online.

A brilliant day out for woodworkers, timber enthusiasts and families alike, with something to discover at every turn.

Sat 20th June 2026

Guided Woodland Walk at Hazel Woodland Products, Rawhaw Wood, Kettering, NN14 1QZ

Guided Woodland Walk

Rawhaw Wood has a story stretching back centuries. A semi-natural ancient woodland, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest and part of the historic Rockingham Forest in north Northamptonshire, it is also a living example of what dedicated long-term woodland restoration looks like in practice.

Over the last 30 years Hugh and Carolyn have been bringing this woodland back into management, reintroducing the coppice cycle to recreate a working hazel coppice. This guided walk, running from 10:30am to approximately 1:00pm, takes in the various stages of that cycle and the very different habitats each stage creates.

Along the way you'll hear about the strategies used to bring the woodland back into management, the building of dead hedges to protect against deer browsing, the management of standard trees including the large oaks and ash, and the deliberate choice to leave certain areas with little or no intervention. It is a nuanced and thoughtful approach to woodland management and one well worth understanding in depth.

Visitors are welcome to bring a packed lunch to enjoy on site after the walk.

A rewarding morning for woodland owners, conservationists, foresters and anyone with an interest in coppice management and ancient woodland restoration.

Sat 27th June 2026

Albion Timber Upper Hurst Farm, Hirst Common Lane, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S6 1EX

Open Day

Following a successful event in 2025, Albion Timber returns with another celebration of trees and timber at its Upper Hurst Farm base on the edge of Sheffield.

The day includes talks from the Albion Timber team and some of their customers, tours of the facilities and the chance to browse and select from their range of fantastic homegrown timber. We'll hear from David Smyth, founder of Albion Timber and from John Orchard, Chief Executive of Woodland Heritage. Further talks to be confirmed.”

A great day out for woodworkers, makers, timber specifiers and anyone who simply loves great British wood.

Sat 27th June 2026

National Trust: Wallington National Trust Offices, Wallington, Northumberland, NE61 4EG

Guided Woodland Walk

Woodland creation at scale is one of the most important and complex challenges in land management today, and this guided walk at Wallington offers a rare opportunity to see two ambitious projects at very different stages of their journey.

Joining the National Trust countryside team and a woodland tenant from 10:00am to 1:00pm, the walk begins at Newbiggen Woodland, a remarkable 125-hectare site planted in 2024 that incorporates scrub, wet woodland, continuous cover forestry and wood pasture. From there the route follows the disused railway line to Elf Hills, the next planned woodland creation site, where the vision includes open walks and cycle trails, nature restoration and the linking of existing woodland pockets and veteran trees.

The circular route covers approximately four miles with some slopes and uneven ground, so sturdy footwear is recommended.

A fascinating and inspiring morning for woodland managers, foresters, conservationists and anyone with a keen interest in large-scale woodland creation and its role in the future of our landscapes.

Sat 27th June 2026

King & Webbon, 66-77 Whitehouse Lane, Bristol, BS3 4DN

Open Day

This open day at the King & Webbon Bristol workshop is a relaxed and welcoming opportunity to get behind the scenes and see how their freestanding furniture pieces are conceived and made.

From 11:00am to 4:00pm visitors are free to explore the workshop, take a close look at the machinery and hand tools in use and follow the design process from initial idea through to finished piece. Examples of completed furniture will be on show throughout the day, and there will be plenty of time to ask questions and hear first-hand about the craft and thinking behind the work.

Tea, coffee, nibbles and cakes will be available throughout the day.

A friendly and informal visit for furniture makers, designers and anyone with a genuine curiosity about how well-crafted freestanding furniture is made.

Sat 27th June 2026

Victor Crutchley, North Eggardon Farm, Dorset, DT6 3ST

Guided Woodland Walk & Open Day

Crutchley Farms offers a genuinely rare afternoon out, combining guided walks through three distinct woodlands with a fascinating range of workshop visits that show exactly what a productive farm woodland can achieve.

The walk begins near the sawmill, leading into Knowle Wood where you'll see semi-mature oak, ash, Lawson cypress and sycamore alongside twenty-year-old cherry, chestnut, larch, oak and red cedar that have been high pruned. From there the route takes in Belstone Copse, with its 60-year-old oak and ash, and Chaffins Copse, replanted with sweet chestnut and wild cherry 40 years ago at final spacing. Three very different woodlands, each telling its own story of management and time.

After the walks a short stroll up to North Eggardon Farm reveals what happens to the timber once it leaves the woodland. Workshop visits take in the solar kiln, timber stacks and processing area, joinery and yurt making workshop, a group holiday-let built using farm-grown timber and four small framed structures showcasing poplar, sweet chestnut, oak, leylandii, cedars and cypress. Tea and cake round off a thoroughly rewarding afternoon.

A brilliant visit for woodland owners, foresters, timber framers and anyone curious about the full journey from standing tree to finished structure.

Sun 28th June 2026

Alder and South Sowdens Woods, East Sussex, TN31

Guided Woodland Walk

Spanning around 120 acres of semi-ancient woodland with plantations, Great Park, Alder and South Sowdens Woods is a site rich in both natural and human history. This afternoon visit from 2:00pm to 5:00pm is a chance to explore it in depth, with a guided walk starting at 2:00pm led by owner, Lisa Wood, who will talk through how the woodland is being actively managed and why.

The woods are managed with a strong emphasis on biodiversity, with work including the restarting of sweet chestnut coppicing, the felling of conifers and ongoing replanting. Lisa has also been recording birds, butterflies and other wildlife across the site over the past four years, building a compelling picture of how management decisions are affecting the woodland's ecology. The site is considered by Tilhill to have a particularly rich diversity of species.

The visit also includes a fascinating opportunity to speak with an archaeologist about the Roman bloomery on site, where iron ore was once smelted, adding a remarkable layer of history to the afternoon.

Management challenges including the eight-toothed spruce beetle, deer, squirrels and Asiatic hornet will also be discussed, making this a genuinely informative visit for anyone involved in woodland management.

A rewarding afternoon for woodland owners, conservationists, ecologists and anyone with a passion for the complex, layered story of ancient woodland in the UK.

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