December 2024
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 15th December
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places.
January 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 19th January
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
February 2025
Writing Retreat at Braziers Park
4pm Friday 31st – 4pm Sunday 2nd February
A residential writing retreat with Keith Alexander
About this event:
This Braziers Writers Retreat is for those who have writing projects that they have put on hold. The two days you spend at Braziers is an opportunity to get substantive, immediate feedback on your writing in a beautiful natural setting. Over two days and two nights, you’ll read the writings of your fellow participants, get their feedback on your writing project, and enjoy the time necessary to make real progress on your project. You’ll leave inspired with useful, valuable insights, an improved manuscript and new friendships.
About the facilitator:
Keith L. T. Alexander learned how to write as a child by editing the complaint letters his mother sent to organizations. Since then, he has worked as a ghost writer, taught writing at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, published his memoir: “Forgery of the Month Club”, blogged for the Huffington Post, written five screenplays with number 6 in progress, and recently completed taking a screenwriting class through the Oxford University Department of Continuing Education. He holds a US Patent (5,349,470) as well as advanced degrees in Art and also in Entrepreneurship. He has one daughter, enjoys travel and being enveloped by nature.
Read one of Keith’s articles for the Huffington Post here.
Visit Keith’s LinkedIn profile here.
Snowdrop Teas
11am-4pm, Saturday 8th & Sunday 9th February
About the event:
Our Snowdrop Teas open days are the ideal opportunity to visit Braziers Park and explore our grounds during winter. We will host an exciting programme including guided snowdrop walks, a history of Braziers tour, crafting sessions, and more. Our full programme will be published closer to the date.
The event is free to attend, but booking is required. Parking is to be pre-booked at a £5 fee. We have limited parking space and want to encourage travel via public transport where possible (click here for more information). Well-behaved dogs are welcome outside on leads.
Galanthus Family Trail
11am-4pm, Saturday 15th & Sunday 16th February
About the event:
Join us for a two-day Galanthus Snowdrops Family event to welcome spring and celebrate snowdrops on an interactive family trail around the estate. There will be crafts and activities, walks, bits to cook on the fire …. and more! The price is £12 per child – under 2’s and grown-ups go free!
There will be jacket potatoes, cakes, and hot drinks to purchase on the day.
Book your morning session: 11am to 1pm or afternoon session: 2pm to 4pm
Snowdrop open days are the ideal opportunity to visit Braziers Park and explore our grounds during winter while having fun!
Wider Community Weekend: Soul
4pm Friday 21st – 4pm Sunday 23rd February
About the event:
This is a weekend for the Soul for those interested in soul-related workshops and practices. Soul relates to the inner dimension and creating harmony within ourselves. It is about living a life of “elegant simplicity”, which means having enough of what we really need, with balance and comfort. Soul relates to practising integrity between theory and practice: A living example of what we believe and build together. Soul is also about uniting the care for the external world with the care for ourselves – the inner world. We need to include care of the Soul as a part of care of the planet.
“Be the change you want to see in the world.” – Mahatma Gandhi.
If you would like to offer a session or you have any questions, please email education@braziers.org.uk.
The full programme for the weekend will be published soon.
March 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 16th March
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
Inspired Nature Walking & Drawing Day
10am-4pm, Sunday 23rd March
A one-day workshop with Eleanor Minney.
About the event:
Join us for a day of walking & art-making, in the restorative grounds of Braziers Park. Inspired Nature is a project that has emerged from years of contemplating the relationship between walking and art making, and (more recently) a curiosity in ways that mindfulness can support these ancient practices to become therapeutic for wellbeing. Using the shelter of a characterful former cowshed set amongst orchards, we will be based outdoors for the day, with easy access to warm drinks and indoors if it is very cold and/or wet. No artistic experience required – the art-making will be focused on expression rather than technical skills.
What can I expect?
* The Day workshop intends to offer retreat and resource, allowing our inherent creativity to unfold.
* Ideal for enabling connection to other people and the rest of nature, we will be in a small group taking mindful walks and practicing art-making.
* We will explore themes of wellbeing that are meaningful for you.
What will the day include?
* Guided/self-guided walks with optional mindfulness guidance.
* Social connection and sharing in a small group.
* Therapeutic art-making time – e.g. drawing with pencil, ink, pen, crayon, pastels. Painting with ink or watercolour, or watercolour pencils. Use of fabric or making collage. Invitation to collect natural materials, photos or rubbings of texture.
About the facilitator:
Eleanor is a warm and welcoming artist facilitator, based in Oxford. She has experience working and volunteering in a variety of mental health contexts and has also trained in psychotherapy.
www.eleanorminneydrawing.co.uk
INKredible Flow: An Introduction to Marbling
10am-4pm, Saturday 29th March
A creative one-day workshop with Charise Clarke.
About the event:
Come and join us for an enchanting day of marbling. This traditional craft originated over 1200 years ago. In the UK, marbling has adorned books for centuries and is now experiencing a global revival. Over the course of the day, you will learn the fascinating history and basic techniques of marbling. We will begin with an introduction to marbling theory and explore a few beginner patterns. Using inks suspended on a water bath, you will create captivating designs that will be transferred onto various materials which you can take home including paper prints, leaves, pebbles, a fan, cotton, and glass. This inclusive workshop is a perfect chance to connect with like-minded individuals and enjoy a playful, creative experience with inks.
About the facilitator:
Charise from Marble Mad is an artist based in The Vale of Glamorgan, Wales. She started marbling in the pandemic and what started out as a hobby quickly became an obsession. Charise loves the sensory, intuitive, and meditative aspects of marbling. “Instead of stressing about trying to draw something perfectly, you play with colour and pattern till you achieve an image that you like. There is no right or wrong and every piece is beautiful chaos, a one-off, that can never be recreated. This art form offers so much opportunity for exploration with the ability to marble materials such as paper, leaves, pebbles, bone, shells, glass, wood and fabric. The sky really is the limit.”
Oops Audio UK Spring Event 2025
4pm Monday 31st March – 4pm Wednesday 2nd April
About the event:
Oops Audio UK Spring Event 2025
Oops Audio®, a Scandinavian Hi-Fi brand, invites you to Braziers Park from March 31st to April 2nd, 2025. This event is designed to be more of a hand on than a performance demonstration—an exercise in exploring deep listening in a relaxed, inspiring atmosphere among fellow LP enthusiasts. This special three-day event also marks the UK debut of Oops Audio.
At the heart of Oops Audio is the Wallop™ turntable, a hand-built deck crafted with fine carpentry where the materials enhance performance. Wallop™ reflects our deep love for music and our commitment to value-based sustainable development, good design, and the joy of connecting people. It’s a straightforward, no-frills product that relies on clever construction—no digital tweaks—essentially a turntable as you remember it. Some may call it quirky and different; we say, “back to the future” with craftsmanship that brings peace and joy. Each turntable is unique, personalized by name, and geotagged. Attendees at the event will have the exclusive opportunity to sign up for their own Wallop™ turntable.
In addition to the Wallop™ turntable, the event will feature Oops Audio’s full-range Oomph™ loudspeaker, the Lejonklou Boazu 2 integrated amplifier, Klångedang Jore stand speakers, and the Moonriver Audio Model 404 integrated amplifier. You’ll have the chance to experience these products while spinning your favorite LPs and sharing music with other enthusiasts.
Accommodation:
You can choose to stay overnight at Braziers Park in either a shared or single room with full accommodation, or simply join for the day. Day visitors are welcome to attend with lunch. Since space is limited, we recommend booking early. For more information on nearby accommodations or room availability, contact admin@braziers.org.uk.
For any questions or further details, feel free to contact at info@oopsaudio.se. We look forward to sharing this magical experience with you.
Click here for the Event Agenda
April 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 13th April
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
Opening to Silence
4pm Friday 25th – 2pm Sunday 27th April
A silent retreat with Sandy Chubb & Sam Settle.
About the event:
This is a mostly silent meditation and yoga retreat, where you can discover that – amazingly – you are completely fulfilled from the start. Sam Settle and Sandy Chubb will offer plenty of silence to give you a chance to become intimate with the presence of who you are. As the mind and heart becomes quiet, the ego rests itself too. Then it all begins. The asana and pranayama sessions will free the body so you can sit easily in meditation. Braziers Park is set in a beautiful landscape. There will be times to enjoy it by day and under the moon and stars by night. Whether you have little or lots of experience of silent meditation and yoga retreats, you are welcome.
About the facilitators:
Sandy Chubb is a British Wheel of Yoga (BWY) teacher and Zen Teacher with the Oxford Zen Centre. She served as the Director of the Prison Phoenix Trust from 2000 to 2010.
Sam Settle is a BWY teacher and a Zen student. He served as Prison Phoenix Trust Director from 2010 to 2020.
Course fees:
This is a residential course, so tickets include two nights’ accommodation and all meals from Friday supper to Sunday lunch, plus refreshments.
There are different rates available for people in different financial situations, so please choose your rate when filling in the payment section. Prices range from £190 to £320.
For more information on the course, please email education@braziers.org.uk.
May 2025
May Fayre Open Day 2025
11am-4pm, Monday 5th May
About the event:
Once again, Braziers Park will be open for our annual May Fayre celebrations. As ever, there will be live music, creative drop-in sessions, food and drinks, activities for children and families, and most importantly – Maypole dancing! This is a free event, however booking is essential. Parking is charged at £5 per vehicle.
Our full programme will be published closer to the date.
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 11th May
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
Credits: Laura Selby, soil-chromatographic printing at Braziers Park
Wider Community Weekend: Soil
4pm Friday 23rd – 4pm Monday 26th May
About the event:
An extended weekend of soil-related workshops and activities, including basic plant identification, soil chromatographic printing, guided garden tours, more-than-human listening practices, soil-inspired meditation, and much more. This is a great opportunity to experience Braziers Park and exchange knowledge and skills on the themes of soil.
The full programme will be published closer to the date.
Bookings opening soon.
Tibetan Yoga Summer Retreat
4pm Friday 30th May – 4pm Monday 2nd June
About the event:
Join us for a peaceful and transformative retreat experience at Braziers Park. Lu Jong yoga practice and meditation / Meridian yoga / Tibetan dream yoga / accommodation and food all included during the stay. Our aim is to promote awareness and education about Tibetan Medicine within the UK and the West. We are also keen to promote collaboration and acceptance of Eastern Medicine within the Western medical community. We cover Tibetan Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Moxa, Cupping, Yoga and many Eastern concepts.
Click here for more information and booking
June 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 8th June
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
July 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 13th July
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
The Reunion 2025
Monday 28th July – Friday 1st August
About the event:
Stefan & Ranka invite you to the annual reunion of former Braziers volunteers and residents (also known as the house team in the past). This invitation is open to anyone who has volunteered or been a resident at Braziers in the past. It will give you a good opportunity to visit Braziers again and to renew friendships with others. Some sessions will be arranged in due course but the principal aim of this event is to enjoy friendly chatting, excursions and just being together in the beautiful place you once stayed. Of course you can bring your family or friends too.
Please note that the fee (£32 a day per person) is on a half-time working basis. Every participant will be expected to work alongside others at Braziers every morning (or afternoon if preparing dinner). If you have any enquiry or want to find out about children’s prices please contact Braziers Park (admin@braziers.org.uk) and Stefan Preiss (stefan.preiss@gmx.net).
August 2025
Braziers International Film Festival
4pm Friday 29th – 4pm Sunday 31st August
About the event:
Braziers International Film Festival (BIFF) is an annual three-day independent film festival held at Braziers Park. The festival features several programmes of international films, including special focus programmes, installations, performances, and discussions.
Screened inside Braziers’ historic 17th century barn, the programmes include documentary, animation, fiction and contemporary artists’ film & video. Curated by artist Nick Jordan, the films are selected from an open call by a team of artist-filmmakers, who run the festival as a not-for-profit collective, with proceeds going to Braziers Park.
Screenings are followed by group discussion and Q&A with attending film-makers, who are invited to Braziers.
Some of the artist-filmmakers who have screened at the festival in recent years include Rehab Nazzal, Maryam Tafakory, Jennet Thomas, Mike Hoolboom, Niina Lehtonen Braun, David Leister, Oreet Ashrey, Paul Tarragó, Claudia Claremi, and Carla Simón. Special-focus programmes and performances have included Jumana Manna, Julia Parks, Amy Cutler, Bea Haut, Karel Doing, Mary Stark & David Chatton Barker (Folklore Tapes), Vague Research Studios, and BEEF (Bristol Experimental Expanded Film).
The full screening programme will be published closer to the date.
Click here for more information on the festival
September 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 14th September
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
October 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 19th October
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
November 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 16th November
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
December 2025
Kids Go Wild!
10am-noon, Sunday 14th December
Forest School session with Charlotte Allchin.
About the event:
A monthly fun-filled Forest School session led by qualified Forest School leader Charlotte Allchin in 55 acres of meadows and woodland. Suitable for all ages and whatever the weather – dress accordingly, may get mucky! Varied activities outdoors in nature. One adult only may attend with each child or family group. Limited places. NB: All dates for 2025 now bookable.
Wildflowers Forest School
Multiple dates throughout 2025 (follow link below for details)
Recurring forest school events in the woodland at Braziers Park.
About Wildflowers Forest School:
Our ethos at Wildflowers Forest School is to bring children back to nature, to connect to their natural world, to themselves, and to others. It is our mission to show the importance and long term benefits of outdoor learning:
– Forest School takes place in a woodland or natural wooded environment to support the development and relationship between the learner and the natural world.
– Forest school aims to promote the holistic development of the child, fostering resilient, confident, independent and creative learners.
– Forest school offers learners the opportunity to take supported risks appropriate to the environment and to themselves.
– Forest school uses a range of learner centred processes to create a community for development and learning and using teaching methods such as EYFS, Montessori, Hygge.
Course fee:
£5 per person (adult £5 each and children £5 each)