Dawn Chorus Walk
May 5th Dawn Chorus Walk 5am – 7.30am £8 adults, £5 children inc breakfast. Please book. Suitable for Children Drag yourself out of bed and be thrilled by the sights and sounds of the early morning in the woods around Woodside. Our walk is lead by RSPB Field Officer Mike Fraser who will help you…
Photography Workshop
Booking Essential Professional photographer Stuart Scott helps you discover your creative side as you capture images around the Woodside garden. Plants, birds and insects all abound in the wildlife garden making it the ideal spot for beginners and more experienced photographers alike
Beginners Day at Woodside
10am – 4pm. Free. Please book a 40 minute slot. For those of you new to gardening, or just lacking in confidence, our experienced staff will act as your personal shopper, helping you select the right plants for your garden, and offering advice on how to plant and maintain it. A perfect opportunity to…
National Moth Night
We are currently discussing with local Moth experts the format for this year’s event.
Evening Chorus Walk
June 15th Evening Chorus Walk 7pm. £15 adults, £8 children, including light supper. Please book. Suitable for children Enjoy a chance to listen to the evening birdsong in and around the Woodside Garden, with guidance from Mike Fraser of the RSPB. The walk takes you into the woods so wear appropriate footwear, and finishes in…
Photography Workshop
July 2nd Photography Workshop 10am – 2pm. £50 including lunch. Booking Essential Professional photographer Stuart Scott helps you discover your creative side as you capture images around the Woodside garden. Plants, birds and insects all abound in the wildlife garden making it the ideal spot for beginners and more experienced photographers alike.
Evening Dining
Our award-winning guest chef Sukie Barber has agreed to cook for us again in 2016. Sukie uses the very best local and seasonal ingredients to cook a delicious three-course set menu on selected dates throughout the year. Her meals have been variously described as “superb”, “delicious” and (my favourite) “like home-cooking with knobs on!”
Age of Pan
Local troupe Equestrian Theatre Scotland (Les Amis D'onno) return for their annual exclusive performance here at Woodside followed by a summer buffet. Tickets include a two-course buffet supper. Please phone 01835 830315 for further details. Price £18 adults, £12 under 16s (under 5s free). Family ticket (adult and up to three children) £50 Adult ticket Under…
Secrets of Woodside
This is a free activity and there is no need to book. Discover where the mini beasts live in the Homes for Wildlife Garden at Woodside, with help from the RSPB Borders branch members. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Donations to the RSPB welcome
Build a Willow Plant Support
This is a Wee Woodsiders event where children can decorate and build a unique willow plant support to use in their vegetable pot or flower garden. Remember beans and peas love to scramble up frameworks and it makes crop picking so much easier.
If you would like to hold an event at Woodside, or have suggestions for future events please let us know – we are always looking for new ideas.