Forest School
Outdoor Gym Training
Knit and Natter
Free Activity -
FULLY BOOKED!
These FREE, 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.
Places are limited so please email with the number of children and preferred session date to: victoriapark@ashford.gov.uk to reserve your child’s spot today!
Once you have emailed you will receive a booking form to fill out and send back. If you are unable to fill this out, please arrive 10 minutes early to fill out at drop off.
Victoria Park Forest School Gates
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10am to 12pm
August 17 and 24
Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather, with a bottle of water and snacks, (please note we are a nut free site).
Knit and Natter
Outdoor Gym Training
Knit and Natter
Free Activity
Calling all crocheters and knitters!
Come and get involved in our free community knitting and crochet sessions at Victoria Park, Ashford.
We will be working together to yarn bomb the park.
We welcome all abilities, from beginners to life long knitters, you just need to be able to do a simple knit stitch or know how to double crochet.
You will need to provide your own hooks or needles but we will provide the yarn, guidance and great company.
Mondays, 1pm to 3pm
August 10, 24, 31
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
As places are limited for these sessions, please book yours via Eventbrite:
Outdoor Gym Training
Outdoor Gym Training
Outdoor Gym Training
Free Activity
Get fit and meet new people with our free community outdoor gym sessions with Wolfman Fitness.
Personal Trainer, Wolfy, will show you how to use the outdoor gym equipment to create a routine you can then continue on your own to improve your fitness level.
There's no need to book, simply turn up to one or more sessions at any of the below locations.
Bring a bottle of water and meet by the outdoor gym equipment.
Spearpoint, Kennington
10am to 11am
August 11
Noakes Meadow Play Area
3pm to 4pm
August 14
The Fountain Pens
20 August - Orchard Pruning
Outdoor Gym Training
Free Activity
Join The Fountain Pens, a friendly and welcoming creative writing group inspired by the beautiful Hubert Fountain and surrounding Victoria Park.
Whether you're an experienced writer or have never put pen to paper before, these free sessions are for everyone. Come along to meet new people, spark your imagination, build confidence in your writing, and most importantly, have fun!
Sita will help you to explore ideas in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. There's no pressure and no experience needed – just bring your curiosity and a willingness to get creative.
Book a space on as many sessions as you'd like, as each week, there will be a different topic we will explore.
Sundays, 10am to 12pm
August 16, 30
September 6, 13, 20, 27
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
20 August - Orchard Pruning
20 August - Orchard Pruning
20 August - Orchard Pruning
Volunteer Session
Fancy learning a new skill this summer?
Join us for a Volunteer Activity Day at Watercress Orchard on Thursday 20 August 2026 and discover the traditional art of orchard pruning.
Whether you're a complete beginner or simply curious about caring for fruit trees, we'll be demonstrating pruning techniques before working together to help manage our park’s treasured orchard. This traditional method encourages healthy growth, improves the quality of future fruit harvests, and helps keep these amazing trees thriving for years to come.
It's a great opportunity to enjoy nature, meet new people and make a real difference to our community orchard.
No experience is needed—just bring your enthusiasm!
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. 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, Victoria Park.
Activity level: moderate to heavy.
Rhyme Time
20 August - Orchard Pruning
20 August - Orchard Pruning
Free Activity
Join us for a fun-filled hour of stories, songs, games, simple crafts and activities, all inspired by a different nature-themed book each week at our Victoria Park Rhymetime!
Perfect for toddlers and pre-schoolers, it's a great way to explore nature through stories, play and creativity.
No need to prebook.
Fridays, 11am to 12pm
August 21
September 4, 11, 18
Community Room at Harper’s Cafe
27 August - Bat Survey
Volunteer Session
Do you love bats? Do you want to help support our local wildlife?
If so, come along to our bat survey at Conningbrook Lakes on Thursday 6 August.
We’ll station ourselves at various points along the river as night falls and use bat monitoring equipment to listen for sounds of activity, making a note of any sightings.
You’ll need walking boots or wellies, long trousers and warm clothing. We recommend a head torch too. Please note there will be walking on potentially unstable ground in the darkness.
7.30pm to 9.30pm
Meet at Conningbrook Manor, Willesborough Road, Ashford TN24 0LS
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Activity level: moderate
Park Yoga
Free Activity
This FREE weekly yoga class in Victoria Park runs from 3 May to mid-September from 9.30am to 10.30am
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.
