🐥 Participants will create a beautiful, vibrant egg-shaped wreath using bright tissue paper, craft supplies, and their imagination! This project is perfect for spring or Easter-themed crafting and allows for a lot of personal creativity.

⏰ We are running three sessions: 10.30am - 11.15 |11.30am - 12.15pm | 2pm - 2.45pm

🪙 £5

📍 The Hide

🌸🐰 Easter Biscuit Decorating 🐰🌸

Hop on over for a fun-filled Easter activity. Get creative as you decorate a delicious biscuit with icing, sprinkles, and all things sweet. A perfect treat for little ones and families looking for a tasty way to celebrate Easter!

Biscuit sessions are suitable for accompanied 4+ years

The biscuits may contain wheat, milk, egg, soya and traces of nuts.

📍 Location: The Hide

💰 Cost: £5 per biscuit

⏰ Each session is 30mins. Please choose yours:

• 10am - 10:30 or 10:30 - 11am

• 11am - 11:30 or 11:30 - 12pm

• 1:30pm - 2pm or 2pm - 2.30pm

Participants will have the opportunity to craft an adorable Easter-themed figure—a Bunny and a Chick—using wood slices as a base. You’ll use various craft materials like felt, paint, googly eyes, and more to bring their creations to life in a unique and personalised way.

⏰ We are running three sessions: 10.30am - 11.00am |11.30am - 12.00pm | 2pm - 2.30pm

💰 £5

📍 The Hide

👶 Suitable for accompanied children 5yrs+

🧶 Craft and Natter is a monthly session offering you the chance to be creative and meet people for a chat in our spacious new community room.

What is needle felting?

Needle felting is like magic with wool—except instead of a wand, you’ve got a special barbed needle! With every satisfying poke, fluffy fibres tangle together, transforming into your stunning artwork.

No water, no mess—just you, a handful of wool, and endless creativity. It’s stress-relieving, totally addictive, and perfect for crafters of all levels and beginners are very welcome to these sessions.

🦋 In this session, you will have the chance to create a butterfly or moth.

£12

🦇 A member of Hampshire Bat Group will be leading a walk to discover the bats inhabiting Itchen Valley.

The evening starts with an informative talk about the nocturnal mammals, followed by a short walk through our woodlands with detectors to listen out for the different species flying around.

Please wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing.

This event is suitable for children aged 6yrs+

Adults: £10, Children: £7

✨ Step into a world of nature-inspired creativity with willow artist Jacquie from Willow and Crafts as she guides you through creating a willow dragonfly.

This workshop you will craft your very own willow dragonfly to add fun to your garden or an indoor space. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a first-timer, the workshop will suit all skill levels.

The dragonfly incorporates the corn dollie weave.

What is a corn dollie?
The corn dollie was traditionally used create crafts  to celebrate the harvest season and bring good luck for the coming year. They come in various shapes and designs, each holding a special meaning and folklore, sometimes dating back to ancient times.

 The dragonfly can be placed on sticks or hung, they look lovely placed in plant pots or outside to welcome wildlife into the garden 

Learn more about the Artist

⏰ Times: 10.00am - 12.30pm

🧍 Age: Suitable for ages 14 yrs+

☕ Refreshments: Provided

🪙 Cost: £35

✨ Step into a world of nature-inspired creativity with willow artist Jacquie from Willow and Crafts as she guides you through two different workshops.

You will make a small but versatile cone basket which is perfect for a variety of uses including a bird feeder with fat balls, or providing materials for nest making, storing small items such as garlic or other collectables or even decorating with flowers, baubles, fairy lights -the choice is yours.

⏰ 1.30pm - 4pm

🧍Suitable for ages 14yrs+

☕ Refreshments provided

🪙 £35

🦇 A member of Hampshire Bat Group will be leading a walk to discover the bats inhabiting Lakeside Country Park.

The evening starts with an informative talk about the nocturnal mammals, followed by a short walk through our woodlands with detectors to listen out for the different species flying around.

Please wear sensible footwear and weather appropriate clothing.

This event is suitable for children aged 6yrs+

Adults: £10, Children: £7

🧶 Craft and Natter is a monthly session offering you the chance to be creative and meet people for a chat in our spacious new community room.

🌿 Weave a little magic – branch weaving workshop! 🌿

Step into the world of nature-inspired creativity with branch weaving! Using a sturdy foraged branch as your loom, you’ll weave a beautiful, textured artwork with colourful yarn, and maybe even a touch of woodland magic. This relaxing and mindful craft is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike.

£12

🌺 Join Iris Hill to explore free flowing watercolour techniques inspired by seasonal flowers. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop is the perfect opportunity to bring vibrant flowers to life on paper.

What You’ll Learn:

• Techniques for Painting Flowers: From soft petals to bold blossoms, learn how to capture the delicate details of springtime flowers using watercolour.

• Colour Blending: Master the art of blending soft, pastel tones for a gentle, spring-inspired palette or make your flowers pop with rich, vibrant hues.

• Brush Control: Explore brushwork techniques to create fine lines, smooth washes, and texture to mimic the beauty of nature.

• Composition and Design: Learn how to arrange your flowers, balance the elements, and make your watercolor compositions stand out.

💐 Suitable for beginners and those who want to spend an hour nurturing their creativity. Brush-up on your painting skills!

10am - 11am | 11.30 - 12.30pm | 1pm - 2pm

£20

About the Artist

Lisa Gardner is a watercolour artist inspired by the natural world, the connection between breath and brushwork and the utter joy that can be found when paint meets the canvas. From her studio on the artwork under the name Iris Hill - an homage to her Nan, the woman who lit Lisa’s creative flame and helped it burn bright.

🧶 Craft and Natter is a monthly session offering you the chance to be creative and meet people for a chat in our spacious new community room.

🍃 Print, embellish & create – leaf printing workshop!

Step into nature’s art studio and discover the beauty of embellished leaf printing! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll transform real leaves into works of art by printing their intricate patterns onto paper or fabric—then take it to the next level with hand-drawn details, stitching, and more!

£12

Celebrating Big Green Week with nature, action, and community!

Join us for GreenFest 2025, a day packed with eco-friendly fun, hands-on activities, and inspiration for a greener future! Whether you're passionate about sustainability, nature, or simply looking for a fantastic day outdoors for all the family, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Come along, connect with your community, and take action for a healthier planet. Let’s celebrate Big Green Week together!

Stay tuned—we have more exciting events and activities coming your way!

☀️ Come and spend a relaxing few hours learning how to make Cyanotypes by harnessing the power of the sun.  

What is a Cyanotype?
Cyanotype is a photographic printing process that produces a blue print. It is a simple and inexpensive process that was originally used to reproduce architectural plans and drawings. Today, cyanotype is often used as a creative printing process by artists and photographers.

What you’ll create
You’ll create a series of permanent blue prints on paper from local flora, fabrics and photographic negatives using light sensitive chemicals. Combining art and science the process is easy to learn and suitable for beginners or those with experience. Once you’ve learnt the basics it’s also easy to carry on creating at home.

📍The Hide

📅 Sunday 13 July

⏰ 10am - 12.30pm

💰 £35

What’s included?

Refreshments, all materials, aprons and gloves are provided.

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🕺ABBA BY MOONLIGHT at Itchen Valley🕺

Friday 8 August 2025

🕺ABBA by Moonlight’s faithful recreation of ABBA’s signature harmonies and iconic looks makes for one electrifying live performance. Expect to hear all the greatest hits, including Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia, Waterloo and many more!

🪩 Decked out in full disco costume, ABBA by Moonlight combines stunning vocals, talented live musicians, and a uniquely beautiful outdoor setting to make one unforgettable concert.

😎 Come along with family and friends, picnic in picturesque surroundings before grabbing your dancing shoes and get ready for the party of a lifetime at Itchen Valley Country Park.

🎟️ Early bird tickets on sale until 1 May 2025 🎟️

Adults - £25

Children - £15

Students - £19

Please note, there is a booking fee (between £1.50 - £2.50) added by SeeTickets upon purchase.

FAQ’s

🔑 Gates open at 6.30pm and the show starts at 7.30pm

🪑Please bring your own rugs or low-backed seating. Refreshments will be available to purchase on the night.

🚗 If you are travelling by car, we encourage you to car share where possible, parking is included in the cost of your ticket

⛅ Outdoor performances will continue in all but the worst of weather, be sure to dress accordingly. All tickets are non-refundable. In the event of cancellation due to exceptionally bad weather or other extenuating circumstances alternative arrangements shall be made. For carer ticket enquiries please contact us. Accessibility varies, please enquire with the venue for details.

About Music by Moonlight

Founded by experienced outdoor event organisers Chapterhouse Theatre Company and now in their fifth year of touring, Music by Moonlight brings the songs you know and love to life in some of the UK and Ireland’s most beautiful outdoor venues including castles, gardens, and heritage sites.

Featuring talented tribute bands specially chosen not just for their outstanding musical ability and showmanship but also their remarkable resemblances to the original artists, Music by Moonlight open-air concerts are a “Family friendly funfest” (The Times) and the perfect way to spend a summer evening.

🐺 Come on a musical journey of plotting and scheming with folklore’s most notorious villain - the Big Bad Wolf. Living in exile in the Deep Dark Wood, he parties and plays rock music every night with his cronies, far away from the goody-goody townspeople of Fairytaleville.

But whatever happened to Little Red Riding Hood? Did the Three Little Pigs go on to have a successful music career? And is the Wolf really as bad as he seems? Following the success of their 2024 production of ‘The Secret Garden’, The Plandits are back on the road with this brand-new show bursting with live music, silliness and laughs for the whole family.

🚪Doors open 4.15pm

🎭 Performance begins: 5pm

🍦Interval: 20 minutes

🎟️ Tickets: Adults £18, under 18’s £12, under 3’s FREE. Family ticket £55 (2x adults, 2 x children)