Boldshaves

Boldshaves Tucked away on the edge of the Weald of Kent, Boldshaves is a home for stories, gatherings and quiet moments of connection with people and the world around us.

Wealden Festival 20 - 21 June 2026

Spend some time outdoors this weekend at our Open Garden.Take a wander along the paths, look out for late-summer colour ...
28/08/2026

Spend some time outdoors this weekend at our Open Garden.

Take a wander along the paths, look out for late-summer colour and listen to the sounds of the season. There’s plenty to discover, whether you’re here for a gentle stroll or simply a bit of time outside. Plus, the Tea House will be open all afternoon.

2pm - 6pm. £10 entry, free for under 14s.

https://boldshaves.com/whats-on/

🏕️ Stories by the fire and sticky fingers from toasted marshmallows… Wealden Festival is made for those small, golden mo...
09/08/2026

🏕️ Stories by the fire and sticky fingers from toasted marshmallows… Wealden Festival is made for those small, golden moments that stay with you long after the weekend ends.

☀️ We can't believe it's this weekend! The weather’s looking balmy for the tenth edition of Wealden Festival and there's...
18/06/2026

☀️ We can't believe it's this weekend!

The weather’s looking balmy for the tenth edition of Wealden Festival and there's still time to get your tickets.

Join us on Saturday for a packed programme of talks, including environmental barrister Monica Feria-Tinta, florist Graeme Corbett and bestselling children’s author Hannah Gold, plus walks beneath the trees with Grass Ceiling Production.

Sunday brings dog drawing with David Mackintosh, a discussion on the impact of art on our health with Daisy Fancourt, and James Fox exploring Britain’s lost crafts.

Not to mention tree climbing, pigment making, fairy trails, basketry and so much more - all alongside delicious local food and drink. Head to our website to book. We’ll see you in the garden.

https://boldshaves.com/wealden-festival/

This year, Grass Ceiling Productions will be joining us at the festival, sharing a special way to spend time in the wood...
13/06/2026

This year, Grass Ceiling Productions will be joining us at the festival, sharing a special way to spend time in the woods at Wealden.

Taking place on Saturday 20 June, this gentle, guided walk unfolds with music, storytelling and small, unexpected performances along the way. The walk lasts around 90 minutes, with pauses along the route.

Please note that booking is required for this special event.

🌿 Wealden Festival
🗓️ Saturday 20 June - 2pm and 4:30pm
📍 Boldshaves, Kent

https://boldshaves.com/programme-entry/canopy-walks/

Join award-winning author and illustrator Ken Wilson Max for an interactive event about his powerful tale, 'The Big Gree...
12/06/2026

Join award-winning author and illustrator Ken Wilson Max for an interactive event about his powerful tale, 'The Big Green: Everyone Can Make a Difference' at Wealden Festival.

Set in Mali, the book is inspired by the real-life Great Green Wall, a project bringing growth and regeneration across sub-Saharan Africa.

A gentle, engaging session for ages 4+

🌿 Wealden Festival
🗓️ Sunday 21 June, 11am
📍 Boldshaves, Kent

https://boldshaves.com/programme-entry/ken-wilson-max/

🧘 Children are invited to stretch, breathe and try something new in our yoga sessions for kids, taking place at 11:30am ...
07/06/2026

🧘 Children are invited to stretch, breathe and try something new in our yoga sessions for kids, taking place at 11:30am and 3pm on both Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June.

Led by certified children’s yoga instructor Simeon Wright, these sessions include partner poses, games and breathing time to support self-regulation.

All included in your festival admission.

https://boldshaves.com/programme-entry/childrens-yoga/

🐶 Love dogs? Love drawing? Then join David Mackintosh at Wealden Festival for a session on making picture books about ...
05/06/2026

🐶 Love dogs? Love drawing?

Then join David Mackintosh at Wealden Festival for a session on making picture books about dogs and creating your own dog character.

Come along to draw, have fun and ask questions. Bring your imagination, but leave your cats at the door.

Suitable for dog lovers aged 4+

🌿 Wealden Festival
🗓️ Sunday 21 June, 2pm
📍 Boldshaves, Kent

https://boldshaves.com/programme-entry/storytelling-and-drawing/

🌳 Tree climbing sessions take place throughout the festival weekend. It's a wonderfully wild experience for children age...
03/06/2026

🌳 Tree climbing sessions take place throughout the festival weekend. It's a wonderfully wild experience for children aged 6+ (and there's no upper age limit!)

Head up into the trees and see things from a different angle - out across the leaves and branches where birds, insects and squirrels go about their day.

With just eight places available per climb, these sessions tend to fill quickly, so we’d recommend securing your spot in advance if you’d like to take part!

https://boldshaves.com/programme-entry/tree-climbing/

Monica Feria-Tinta is a barrister who not only represents people, but also defends the rights of rivers, forests and end...
30/05/2026

Monica Feria-Tinta is a barrister who not only represents people, but also defends the rights of rivers, forests and endangered species.

We spoke to Monica about her pioneering work ahead of her appearance at Wealden Festival. She tells us about the case that changed how she thinks about environmental justice, and reflects on how attitudes across the globe are beginning to shift when it comes to the rights of the natural world.

Read the interview at the link below, and book your tickets for Wealden Festival to hear Monica speak about her groundbreaking work.

🌿 Wealden Festival
📆 Saturday 20 June, 3.15pm
📍 Boldshaves, Kent

https://boldshaves.com/giving-the-planet-a-voice-with-monica-feria-tinta/

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