Looking for a last-minute gift?
We offer a great range of gifts to suit all budgets. Going big? Our range of optics are perfect for the nature lover in your life. For something more traditional, explore our sustainable yet stylish bamboo socks or some locally produced chocolate goodies.
Our last postage date for Christmas gifts is Wednesday 17th December, but did you know that we offer a click and collect option from our head office at Tyland Barn, Maidstone? In-store collection is available until Tuesday 23rd December, and items are ready for collection in 2-4 days.
If you choose to pick up your gifts from Tyland Barn, why not treat yourself to a hot drink in the Pond Café and explore our beautiful grounds?
Gift vouchers and memberships
Give the gift of nature with a gift membership. It’s the perfect present for anyone who loves the wonderful wildlife of Kent. Your loved one will enjoy a full year of inspiration, including our quarterly Wilder Kent magazine, regular updates and priority booking on selected events. You can even choose to gift an eco-membership, perfect for sending instantly and reducing paper use.
And if you’re not sure what to choose, our gift vouchers - available from £10 to £100 - let them decide how they’d like to make a difference for wildlife and treat themselves at the same time.
Legacy Landscapes
Imagine waking up to find towering oak trees in your stocking this season...
Imagine if you could transport your loved one to a sprawling meadow of wildflowers, an ancient woodland with giants looming overhead or an oasis with butterflies as far as the eye can see.
Now you can.
This year, you can give the gift that no one else will have. Sponsor a ¼ acre of one of Kent’s most magical landscapes, receive an official certificate of sponsorship and share your dedication with a Legacy Landscapes virtual plaque.
Whether introducing the wonder of nature to a young one, commemorating a loved one, or bringing someone’s stocking to life, Legacy Landscapes gives you a chance to leave your mark for nature by enabling vital conservation work to continue for years to come.
With three unique and beautiful nature reserves to choose from, the only question is which one you'll choose?
Find a reserve near you and pick your plot at kwtg.uk/legacy-landscapes
Sevenoaks Visitor Centre EVENTS
We’re excited to welcome you back to Sevenoaks with the reopening of our refurbished Visitor Centre in January. To celebrate, we’ve collated a series of exciting new events and family favourites.
Family Wilderness Workshop: Fire Lighting
1 February
2pm - 4pm
£16 for one child and one adult
Join us for a hands-on workshop and
discover the art of fire lighting! Learn how
to safely spark and sustain a campfire
guided by our expert team. Perfect for
young adventurers.
Family Event: Owl Pellet Workshop
17 February
11am - 12.30pm
£8 for one child with one adult
As apex predators in Kent, owls sit
at the top of the food chain and are
therefore a great way to investigate
food webs. Dissect owl pellets and
use the bones you find to identify
what species of mammals,
amphibians and invertebrates the
owls have been eating!
Family Activity: Spring Flower Cards
15 March
Drop in between 11am - 1pm
£5 per participant
Family Activity: Salt Dough Hearts
14 February
Drop in between 11am - 1pm
£5 per participant
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a creative
family session making heart-shaped
ornaments from simple
ingredients and take your
handmade creations home!
Family Event:
Winter Birds
19 February
10.30am - 12pm and 1.30pm - 3pm
£12 for one child with one adult
Spring Activity Trail
14 March to 20 April
Drop in during Visitor Centre
opening hours
£5 per trail pack
Family Event: Pond Dipping
28 March
2pm - 3.30pm
£16 per bowl (max. 5 people)
Dive into the hidden world beneath
the water’s surface! Discover the
amazing creatures that call our
pond home, from water boatmen
to tadpoles.
FAMILY EVENTS
Nature Tots
Inspire a love of nature that lasts a lifetime. Give your little one a hands-on experience in the great outdoors with our Nature Tots parent and toddler group for 2–5-year-olds. Explore, discover and learn about the natural world in the wonderful surroundings of our nature reserves, with sessions run by our Forest School leaders.
Throughout the 6-week programme, children gain a sense of achievement, leading their own learning and sparking a love for wildlife and the environment. Whether you’re den-building, stick-whittling, fire-making or marshmallow-toasting, Nature Tots provides the opportunity for you and your child to create memories and a love of nature that will last a lifetime. Nature Tots is open for all pre-school aged children. 6-week programmes run alongside school term times.
Book your space on our 2026 programme now to join in with the fun!
Birthday parties
Celebrate your special day surrounded by nature! Our outdoor birthday parties are packed with adventure, creativity and fun - all set in the beautiful surroundings of our Kent nature reserves. Led by our knowledgeable tutors, children can explore the great outdoors, discover amazing wildlife and make unforgettable memories with their friends. From woodland campfires to pond dipping and nature crafts, every party is a celebration of nature, curiosity and play! With four themes to choose from, there is something for everyone!
• Woodland Party
• Wild, Wet and Wacky Party
• Wildlife Adventurer Party
• Naturally Crafty Birthday Party
Each party runs for 2 hours 15 minutes at one of our scenic nature reserves.
You can book your Wilder Birthday Party now by visiting kwtg.uk/birthdays-winter
Home Education Forest School
Join us for a Forest School experience designed specifically for home educated families – we’re talking den-building, bug-hunting, fire-making, marshmallow-toasting fun in the great outdoors! Forest School activities are proven to improve self-esteem, confidence and resilience and to develop key skills for independent learning. Children develop skills whilst increasing their knowledge and understanding of the natural world, encouraging a respect for the environment and a reconnection with nature. Through Forest School, parents and children will share unique experiences and create special memories.
Book your space on our next six-week programme now at kwtg.uk/home-ed-winter
WILD ABOUT GARDENS
Wilder Gardening Workshop: Introduction to Wildlife Gardening
24 March, 10.30am - 1pm
Sevenoaks Wildlife Reserve, Bradbourne Vale Road, TN13 3DH
16 April, 10.30am - 1pm
Tyland Barn, Maidstone, ME14 3BD
Discover how to turn your outdoor space into a haven for nature. Enjoy a tour of our gardens, learn simple and practical tips to help wildlife at home and get your hands dirty with an activity like seed sowing or building a bug hotel.
WELLNESS EVENTS
Taking the time to connect to nature in outdoor spaces can improve our physical and mental health. Join us for a series of events which will encourage you to embrace the natural world.
Forest Bathing...
... in the Blean
31 January, 28 February & 29 March
... at Hothfield
21 March
Forest bathing is a meditative practice that gently soothes both body and mind by inviting you to relax and reconnect with nature through all your senses.
Winter mindful walk & craft
1 February
10am - 12pm
Spring mindful walk & craft
22 March & 29 March
10am - 12pm
STUDY DAYS AND COURSES
Attend a Study Day or course to increase your knowledge and enjoyment of Kent’s wildlife. This is just a small selection of events we have available – you can view all our Study Days and Courses below.
If you have any questions about Study Days, you can email us at study.days@kentwildlife.org.uk
Habitat Classification (UKHab) Online Training Course
12 January + 2 February
10am - 3.30pm
Online
An online training day on the UK Habitat Classification, a new comprehensive classification system for vegetation habitats used in conservation and land management.
Botany Evening Classes
13 January to 24 March
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Maidstone
16 January to 26 March
6pm - 8pm
Canterbury
Learn how to identify and record plants in families and genera using keys, specimens and descriptions.
Amphibian Ecology and Survey
28 February
2pm - 8pm
Tyland Barn and Vinters Valley Nature Reserve
Understand the importance of habitats to different amphibians. Recognise the key species and take part in a torchlight survey.
Woodland Mosses for Beginners
7 March
10am - 4.30pm
Tyland Barn and Knock Wood Nature Reserve
Learn more about the complex lives
and identification of mosses.
Geology of Kent
13 March, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Tyland Barn, Maidstone, ME14 3BD
An illustrated review of the geology of the
Kentish landscape, from the oldest rocks to
the youngest sediments.
