Events and Activities

FREE Activity - Few spaces remaining!

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

Friday 8

Friday 15

Tuesday 19

Friday 22

Tuesday 26

 Friday 29

FREE Activity - Few spaces remaining!

 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

Friday 22 August

Friday 29 August

Saturday 6 September 

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.

Volunteer Session

This session will appeal to juice and cider fans as we harvest apples from the park's orchards and carry out scratting. 

Scratting is where apples are broken down or pulped. The process increases the surface area of the fruit enabling more juice extraction.

If you would like to attend you 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.

Volunteer Session

For this day we’ll be opening up some of the woodland down in Watercress Fields to improve sightlines and clear a little of the undergrowth that is taking over.

If you would like to attend you should wear long trousers and long sleeves. Gloves are provided but you may prefer to bring your own. 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.