19TH SEPT - 2ND NOV 08
Hainault Forest Festival is an introduction to, and celebration of, this amazing forest. The festival is made up of over 60 different exciting events and activities. Most events are open to the public whilst others are dedicated to specific groups or organisations (schools, scouts & guides, local businesses, etc.)
There is something for everyone: bushcraft skills, treasure hunts, orienteering, speed dating walks, photography, wildlife walks, an ancient tree hunt, fungi walk, bat walk, history of the forest walks, art and craft activities, cycle rides and even a bonfire party with fireworks.
Most activities are completely free but please check the booking details in the programme for further information.
Hainault Forest Festival programme:
Please feel free to download the whole festival programme (20 page booklet, it may take some time to download).
To reduce downloading and printing times we have divided the festival programme into sections. Each section is listed below, please click on the appropriate link:
Pages 1 to 5 - Cover, essential information, booking details and area map for venues
Pages 6 to 9 - Events over the period 19 Sept - 22 Oct
Pages 10 to 13 - Events over the period 23 Oct - 27 Oct
Pages 14 to 17 - Events over the period 28 Oct - 1 Nov
Pages 18 to 20 - Events and activities on 2 Nov, details of self guided walks, logos and photograph credits
To book onto any public events and activities please use this Hainault Forest Festival booking link.
NB. All the self guided walks details and information will be available shortly. Please visit us again to download activities you can do anytime.
Our thanks and our partners ...
A large number of people and organisations have made this event possible and special thanks go to Epping Forest Countrycare (Epping Forest District Council), Hainault Forest Country Park (London Borough of Redbridge),The Lambourne End Centre and the Woodland Trust. Grateful thanks also goes to our primary funders, Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) and Biffaward without whom the Festival would not be possible.
