Take it Home – Elderflower Fields

The Big Family Dance Off

Alex Barton — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 22:16:19 +0000

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 Spinmaster Games to be won. One family will be crowned the 2025 Dance Off Champions and win 2026 festival tickets for 2 adults and 2 kids!

When?

Sunday 2.30pm

Who’s it for?

Fun for all the family!

How to participate

Choose your tribe, Carnival of Critters vs. Jungle Jukebox, dress up (essential) and head to the front of Dragonfly Stage to take part.

Olympic Silly Games

Alex Barton — Fri, 29 Nov 2024 08:58:00 +0000

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 and practice those dance moves for a chance to win prizes!

When?

Sat/Sun: See festival programme for more info

Who’s it for?

Fun for all the family!

How to participate

Head to The Hop on Leapfrog Lawns.

Junk Jodie – Tree-TASTIC

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

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 and preserve the animals’ homes, as well as the benefits that the Amazon rainforest has for the planet. This interactive storytelling show includes songs, dancing, and is designed to inspire you to create toys from junk and bring them to life with your imagination. It’s going to be Tree-TASTIC!

Junk Jodie – Wild-erful Warriors Adventure

Sarah Ryman — Wed, 27 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

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 environment and its inhabitants. It’s going to be….Wild-ERFUL!

Woodland Tribe Big Build

Sarah Ryman — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 11:49:06 +0000

The masters of ‘constructive play’ return with The Big Build.

Use hammers, nails, saws, drills and a HUGE quantity of wood to build the adventure playground of your dreams. With the support of the skilled Woodland Tribe team, help to design and build a one-off epic play structure. Families get a safety briefing and are then given tools and access to wood so they can start building! Add to the evolving structure or build something of your own, or simply have fun playing on the play structure.

When?

Friday sessions, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10am 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, 3pm, 4pm & 5pm

Who’s it for?

A paying adult must accompany children with a maximum ratio of one adult to three children
Additional support is available for families with accessibility needs.

How to participate

1 hour Big Build sessions cost £6 per person including tool hire. A paying adult must accompany all children with a maximum ratio of one adult to three children.

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Children’s Yoga and Storytelling

Sarah Ryman — Fri, 22 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

Join Kelly from The Nurture Meadow in this fun, mindful yoga story as she takes young minds on an adventure. It’s a great chance for children to try out releasing and regulating yoga postures whilst immersing themselves in a story of adventure and wonder. The session will end with mindful meditation and relaxation, supporting children in building a toolbox of coping strategies they can use outside of the festival fields.

When?

Saturday & Sunday, tbc

Who’s it for?

Best suited for ages 5-12 years

How to participate

40 minutes session held at The Hop

Coached by Nature

Sarah Ryman — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:56:02 +0000

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, meditative walk through nature where you will be encouraged to write, draw and sketch your ideas.

A private experience (within a group of 12 people max) inviting you to consider your idea, challenge or issue through different perspectives by incorporating the natural surroundings. This 90 min session will leave you feeling more knowledgeable and resourced to make a change.

When?

Saturday & Sunday 11.30am

Who’s it for?

One for the grown ups

How to participate

Meet at the Info tent. Limited places on a first come first served basis

Woodland Tribe Adventure Play

Sarah Ryman — Tue, 19 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

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 the Woodland Tribe adventure play area.

When?

Friday 4pm – 7pm
Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 6pm

Who’s it for?

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

How to participate

Head to Woodland Tribe in the corner of the Urban Woods. Entry fee to pay on the day is £4 per child, stay and play for as long as you like. All children must be accompanied by an adult.

Info on the Big Build here

Quiz Face

Alex Barton — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

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 make trivia nights a juggernaut of fun. With random trivia, balloons and much much more….get your crew together and go toe to toe to be crowned WINNERS OF QUIZ FACE!

When?

Sunday, 7.30pm Sunday.

Who’s it for?

This quiz is for the grown-ups although kids are welcome to.

How to participate

Head to Wow Pow.

Arts Camp

Sarah Ryman — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 11:43:54 +0000

Arts Camp offers kids the chance to paint, draw and create amazing works of art independently.

IMPORTANT

Please only book your child into ONE Arts Camp session. This ensures as many kids as possible can take part. Multiple bookings will be automatically deleted. Please also ensure you book the correct age category for your child.

If your child is under 5 you do not need to book. Separate drop-in sessions run throughout the day on Saturday and Sunday. All under 5 sessions must be accompanied by an adult.

WHEN?

Bookable and drop-in sessions throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Who’s it for?

1 hour sessions are for ages 5+

Drop-in sessions for under 5’s available on the day & must be accompanied by parent/guardian.

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Book here. Any remaining places can be booked directly with the art camp team at the festival.

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Sports Camp

Sarah Ryman — Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:04:00 +0000

Sports Camp introduces kids to sports they might not normally get the chance to try.

Join Michael, Louis & their inspiring team from LMJ Sports Coaching to take over Tumbledown Meadows.

Please only book your child into ONE Sports Camp session. This ensures as many kids as possible can take part. Multiple bookings will be automatically deleted. Please also ensure you book the correct age category for your child.

When?

Saturday and Sunday.

Who’s it for?

Sessions with different times available for kids ages 3+.
Under 5’s must be accompanied by an adult.

How to participate

ONE sports camp session per child. Book here.

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Seeds of Play

Alex Barton — Sat, 16 Nov 2024 10:24:00 +0000

Join Seed of Play’s Imagination Station and The Woodwork Revolution for a creative, engaging, and hands-on experience filled with endless fun and excitement!

Together with your child, you’ll have 30 minutes to dive into a crafty carpentry adventure using hand tools and crafts. You’ll create mini projects from reclaimed wood to take home as a cherished memento.

The possibilities are limitless, with children having envisioned over 300 unique creations! From planes, cars, and trains to whimsical fairy swings, robots, penguins, dinosaurs, treehouses, and footstools – This is an incredible opportunity to turn your imaginative ideas into reality & save trees along the way!

When?

Saturday & Sunday, 10am – 5pm

Who’s it for?

All the Family!

How to participate

30 minute sessions.
Early bird (pre-book online) is:£5 per child & £3 per adult. Book HERE.
Walk- in price on the day cash/ card is: £6 per child & £3.50 per adult

Family Acro

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

Moveforward will be holding Family Acro Yoga, with Natalie Taylor. Family Acro Yoga is all about fun! Lifting your kids into the air, having them fly! Working together and learning new skills. Build strength and balance in your bodies and also for your kids. Encourage body awareness, confidence, trust, learning about our bodies, fun and so much more. A safe and nurturing way to work with the body and mind and bond with your kids.

When?

Saturday & Sunday

Who’s it for?

All the family but most suited to 3+ with accompanying adult/s

How to participate

Drop in session over the weekend.

Plant Dye Printing

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:59:37 +0000

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 bash
their magical dyes onto fabric. Herbs, flowers and leaves each with interesting and varied shapes are used to create mandala like patterns. Fabrics are then allowed to dry and can be made into little flower pouches.

Come and enjoy a magical relaxing session and take away a little bag to collect all of your momentous for your Elderflower Fields adventure.

WHEN?

11am – 12.30pm

Who’s it for?

Recommended for 3 years +

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Head down Into the Trees

Meditation

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

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 children whilst improving their health and wellbeing.

Adults session: The Meditation on Twin Hearts was created by Master Choa Kok Sui, Modern Founder of Pranic Healing and Arhatic Yoga, to help flush out negative thoughts and emotions from our mind. Gowri and her team guide you through this enlightening meditation practice.

When?

Saturday & Sunday, 10.30am Kids & 11.30am Adults.

Who’s it for?

Kids session at 10.30am & Adults only at 11.30am

HOW TO PARTICIPATE

Places are limited due to space in the mediation gazebo and on a first come first served basis. Don’t forget to bring a yoga mat, pillow/cushion or small camping chair if you have one.

Mindful connection – Family Yoga & Storytelling

Alex Barton — Fri, 15 Nov 2024 11:58:48 +0000

At the end of a busy day, join Kelly from The Nurture Meadow for a family movement and relaxation session. Take a moment to breathe and to indulge in a nature-inspired story accompanied by a gentle yoga flow. The session will support connection and regulation and bring both body and mind back into balance as you ease into an evening under the stars.

When?

Friday, 6.30pm
Sunday, 5.30pm

Who’s it for?

Children must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Suitable for ages 4+

How to participate

This session is 45 minutes. Head to The Hop to take part