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Events

Waterside hosts live entertainment throughout the year in its fabulous covered amphitheatre. Events include family shows with our Little Forest Dwellers’ and spectacular music festivals. With names such as The Commitments and The Levellers performing on site, we have become an excellent live music arena for the Midlands. Other in-house events include ghoulish Halloween celebrations, an annual Fireworks extravaganza and from mid-November to Christmas our magical Santa Specials into Winter Wonderland.

Next event - Charcoal Making at CONKERS

Sunday 1st January- Wednesday 29th February

Meet our Woodsman and spend a day learning the secrets of making Charcoal. Learn about our native British tree species, coppice management, wood selection, how to load the kiln, monitoring the burn and unloading a superb British product.

 
Enjoy a relaxing day as we show you how our ancestors made a living from our beautiful woodlands and how we are reviving ancient skills to create a sustainable future.
Learn about our conservation work and how woodland management increases bio-diversity.
 
A woodsman’s lunch, cooked on our own charcoal is included. Refreshments available throughout the day. 
 
Make your own woodland craft item and take some charcoal home to see for yourself how good this British made product really is.
 
Groups limited to eight. Over sixteen years old.
 
Special dietary requirements can be catered for.
 
£50 per person.
Call our Education Team to book or email education@visitconkers.com.    Exact dates to be confirmed.
 
 

Upcoming events in January

1st

Charcoal Making at CONKERS

Sunday 1st January


Upcoming events in February

11th

February Half Term

Saturday 11th February


Upcoming events in March

18th

Mothers Day

Sunday 18th March


24th

British Summer Time Weekend

Saturday 24th March


31st

Easter Holiday Adventures

Saturday 31st March


Upcoming events in May

7th

May Day Bank Holiday

Monday 7th May


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Charges

Please note any charges are in addition to daily entrance fee. All members of the family are encouraged to join in, whatever their age. Some activities may be messy so come sensibly dressed.

Please call before travelling to CONKERS to confirm if event is proceeding as per events calendar.