Children's literary festival
11-13 July 2025
We're thrilled to be part of the Canterbury Children's Literary Festival this year, celebrating the magic of stories in all their forms! At Wildwood Trust, we believe in the power of imagination, and we're proud to support a festival that inspires children to fall in love with storytelling - whether written, spoken, acted, or discovered in nature.
From the 11th to 13th July, join us for a weekend full of fun, creativity and discovery. The Canterbury Children's Literary Festival is all about connecting with children on their wavelength through inspiration, collaboration and education. Their exciting programme brings stories to life in ways that spark curiosity and creativity in children of all ages. We're delighted to be one of this year's stops on the festival journey.
Over the three days at Wildwood, we'll be running two themed trails (with just a small charge of £1.50 to cover the costs).
The Poetry Trail
Follow the path of poems created by competition-winning young writers! (Click here for information on how to enter the competition)
The Lost Words Trail
Aimed at secondary school-aged children, this trail explores nature through forgotten and rediscovered words - bringing language and wildlife together in a powerful way.
Friday 11 July
Nature bookmark making @10:30-11:30am and 12:30-1:30pm (outside classroom)
Drop-in nature storytelling @11-11:30am, 11:30am-12pm, 1:30-2pm (bushcraft arena)
Trails - all day, ask at shop.
Saturday 12 July
Nature bookmark making @10:30-11:30am and 12:30-1:30pm (outside classroom)
Drop-in nature storytelling @11-11:30am, 12-12:30pm and 2-2:30pm (bushcraft arena)
Emma’s workshop @2-3pm Emma Rosen, author of our living soils, will be doing a mud painting workshop (gazebo next to the outside classroom)
Trails - all day, ask at shop
Sunday 13 July
Nature bookmark making @10:30-11:30am and 12:30-1:30pm
Drop-in nature storytelling @11-11:30am, 12-12:30pm and 2-2:30pm (bushcraft arena)
Pop up book making @11am-12pm and 2-3pm. (Recommended age: 9+ years) (indoor classroom, max 15 children per session, sign up at the shop on the day)
Trails - all day, ask at shop.