If you plan only one family activity on your By the Wye Holiday, make it a Woody Wilding adventure. Our Woodland Ranger knows the woods like the back of his hands. His enthusiasm is hard to resist and you can’t fail to be swept along as you learn about the animals, trees and plants.
By the Wye has a resident Woodland Ranger called Dan. An arboriculturist by trade, he has a passion for the local wildlife and is ready and eager to share his woodland skills and the secrets of the woodlands with you. Stalk through the night time woods on a family activity trying to spot elusive animals. Discover where the wild garlic grows or how to brew a mint tea. Your Woodland Ranger will bring the woodland alive for you.
WOODY WILDLING ADVENTURE
LEARN EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BECOME A WOODY WILDLING!
Kids, here is your chance to become a Woody Wildling! Bring some grown-ups and join our Woodland Ranger on a short woodland walk. You’ll learn loads, in fact – everything you need to be a Woody Wildling! Catch bugs in our mini beast pots for a closer look, learn all about plants and trees, play games and make woodland crafts. At the end of this family activity you will take home a Woody Wildling badge and certificate.
Duration: 1½ hours (approx.)
Price: Child £15, two adults for free!
- Minimum age 4 years
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear
FOREST FRIENDS
Nature-based invitation to play sessions at The Treehouse Cafe
Every Wednesday morning from 9:30am on the riverbank below the Treehouse Cafe.
Duration: 2hours
Price: Free to attend and no need to book
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
- Please bring a spare change of clothes
SCAVENGER HUNT AND MINDFUL NATURE WALK
GET OUTDOORS AND EXPLORE WITH INTENTION
This lovely ‘Scavenger Hunt and Mindfulness in Nature’ activity pack comes with two activity sheets and crayons. With this mindfulness activity, children and adults can learn how to be more aware of their surroundings, find an engaging active way to calm down, develop focusing skills. Children learn through play, observation, and exploration. Children gain so much through both guided and free exploration of the world around them.
Duration: Unlimited – Self Guided Activity
Price: £12 per pack
- Suitable for 3-14yrs
- This is a self guided activity
- Activity packs will be in the tents on arrival
- Please wear suitable clothing and sturdy footwear
MEET YOUR FOREST RANGER
Dan is a qualified arboriculturist (tree-surgeon) and has a background in woodland management. Dan is an expert of all things wildlife and nature! Leading you on your Woodland Wildling activities, Dan will show you all the hidden workings of the forest!
Dan’s favourite hobby:
Travelling and exploring our wonderful world
Safety
There is a wide choice of indoor and outdoor family activities on offer for you to enjoy on your break. We are constantly reviewing government guidelines and committed to offer a selection that we are confident are safe to run for you and your family:
- Family activity bookings must be made via email, either before or during your stay – activities will be available to book from 4 weeks before you arrive.
- You will be able to pre-register guests on to your booked activities, so our team knows who will be participating.
- Our colleagues will be wearing PPE where necessary and some activities may require you to bring your own face covering, but this will be stated on your itinerary
- Hygiene will be increased throughout our activities, with handwashing required before and after activities
Other Activities Available at By the Wye*
- Archery with Interactivities
- Canoeing
- Stand up Paddleboarding with Peter Mayall Paddlesports
- Spoon Carving (18yr+) with Oh Pioneer Spoons
*These activities need to be booked directly with the activity providers.