Events and Activities

FREE Activity - ALL SESSIONS FULLY BOOKED!

Discover the wild side of summer! Sign your children up for Forest School in Victoria Park this August — an exciting outdoor adventure that runs rain or shine. 

These fun-filled sessions for children aged 5-10 are packed with creative, physical, and social activities, giving kids the chance to build dens, use real tools, and explore nature right on their doorstep. 

It’s the perfect way to burn off energy, make new friends, and enjoy fresh air during the school holidays. Whether they’re climbing, crafting, or spotting wildlife, children will grow in confidence and curiosity as they connect with the natural world.

Choose from the following dates (booking essential):

10am to 1pm 

Tuesday 5 - FULL

Friday 8 - FULL

Friday 15 - FULL 

Tuesday 19 - FULL

Friday 22 - FULL

Tuesday 26 - FULL

Friday 29 - FULL

FREE Activity

 Looking for a fun, energetic activity for the whole family this summer?

Unleash your rhythm and creativity by learning funky beats in the relaxed, friendly atmosphere of Victoria Park with local drummer Drum&Ink!

Perfect for all ages and skill levels! 

Choose from the following sessions (booking essential):

10am to 11am

Friday 15 August - FULL 

Friday 22 August - FULL

Friday 29 August - FULL

Saturday 6 September 

Volunteer Session

 We’re running a double session for this one. Those of you who like to get stuck in can help improve the wetland channels by clearing tree fall, branches and litter and pull out self-seeded growth. Those of you who prefer something a little less mucky can help  create bug snugs in and around the orchard.

If you would like to attend you will need to wear long trousers and long sleeves - particularly if you are helping on the water channel activity (we will get mucky so don’t wear anything you don’t mind getting grubby!). If you’re helping in the channels you’ll need wellies too. You could also bring gloves (we do have some but you may prefer your own thick gloves or rubber gloves).

If sunny you should apply sunscreen and may want to wear a hat. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day.

9.30am to 3pm

Meet at the volunteer compound.

Activity level: moderate to heavy.

FREE Event

Your favourite dog show in the park returns for more woofily good fun! 

With seven show categories there’s something for every pooch. There's no need to sign up, simply turn up and head to the arena at the allotted time for your chosen category:

10am - Dapper Gentleman

10.20am - Prettiest Lady
10.40am - Most Regal Pensioner

11am - Cutest Puppy

11.20am - Best Rescue

11.40am - Best Dressed
12pm - Best in Show

There will also be stalls from the RSPCA, Fetcher Dog rescue charity and Cinque Ports Vets. Harper’s Cafe will be selling doggie-related treats too!

10am to 1pm

FREE Weekly Activity

  This FREE weekly yoga class runs from May to September from 9.30am to 10.30am (the final session will be on Sunday 14 September).

There’s no need to book, just bring a mat or towel to practice on and enjoy the wonderful benefits of yoga in a beautiful outdoor setting.

You’ll find our lovely local teacher, Elise, in the open space near the Community Hub and café – just look out for the Park Yoga flag. 

To be kept up to date with the weekly classes, make sure you follow Park Yoga Ashford on Facebook.

These sessions have been brought to you by Ashford Borough Council and Park Yoga, a charity who provide free community yoga sessions around the UK.

Volunteer Session

For this one we’ll work as a team to clear litter from the river. Some of you may be happy to help us in the river itself whilst the rest of you can support along the river bank, spotting for hazards and taking the litter from our wading crew! Whilst there, it’s the perfect opportunity to look for signs of water voles too.

If you would like to attend and plan to get in the river you will need to wear wellies (if you have your own waders you could bring these if you are happy to) otherwise sturdy walking boots for walking along the bank. You could also bring gloves (we do have some but you may prefer your own thick gloves or rubber gloves) and should wear long trousers and long sleeves. 

If sunny you should apply sunscreen and may want to wear a hat. You should also bring a drink as well as lunch if you are staying the whole day.

9.30am to 3pm

Meet at the volunteer compound.

Activity level: moderate to heavy.