Community Events
The events below may be of interest to families, but we have no affiliation with them.
Summer Holiday - Clubs and Workshops
‘Art in the Park’ competition
Entries invited for our nature-themed art competition
We are inviting entries for the 2025 ‘Art in the Park’ competition on the theme of ‘Wellbeing in Nature’. Participants are being asked to interpret how the natural world benefits physical or mental health, with prizes on offer for the best 2D artwork in different age categories.
Participants in the competition are free to interpret ‘Wellbeing in Nature’ as they wish, but are encouraged to visit our grounds for inspiration. There are many relaxing spaces in our parkland, riverbank and woodland areas, and we are a popular place for people taking part in activities to benefit their physical wellbeing, such as outdoor yoga, playing volleyball or paddleboarding.
First prize in the over-18s category is £500 while two highly commended entries will receive a £250 prize each. Winners in each of the two junior categories (ages 12-18, and age 4-11) will receive a £50 prize each for themselves and £250 for their nominated school or youth group to spend on art supplies.
The deadline for entries is 31 August 2025. Entrants aged 18 and under must create their artwork on a postcard measuring 148 x 105mm, which they can send via post to the Howbery Park Estate office or hand in at Howbery’s Manor Café.
We also wanted to take the opportunity to let you know that we have just launched a new activity on the park for the summer. It’s a trail of different animals and birds whose natural habitat can be found in some of the areas we have within our grounds, whether that’s in a parkland, woodland or river setting. Free maps can be picked up from the Manor Café (open working weekdays 8am-4pm) and there are 16 animals, birds and insects to find on the trail. The trail will be available throughout the summer until the end of October should your children be interested in visiting.
🌿 Wildwood Warriors Forest School – Summer Holiday Sessions at Howbery Park! 🌿
Looking for something magical and outdoorsy for the summer holidays? Wildwood Warriors invites children to join us for unforgettable Forest School sessions at Howbery Park in Wallingford this August!
🗓 Dates: Wednesdays – 6th, 13th, 20th, and 27th August 2025
🕥 Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
📍 Location: Howbery Park, Wallingford
Each session is packed with nature-inspired fun and creativity. From crafting mythical creatures to making music in the woods, children will explore the outdoors through play, art, and imagination.
Activities include:
- Mythical Creatures: Elder dragons, a creature obstacle course, and unicorn horn pretzel sticks
- Forest Art: Painting with natural paints, stone painting, and rainbow toast on the campfire
- Woodland Music: Make a monkey drum, woodland beats drumming, and enjoy monkey bread by the fire
- Magic & Mayhem: Wand making, potion brewing, and cooking damper bread wands on the fire
A snack will be provided for each child during the session. Grown-ups are welcome to grab a coffee from the café or join us afterwards for a delicious lunch.
✨ Come and let your child experience the magic of forest play with Wildwood Warriors!
For more information or to book a place, visit: https://wwwforestschool.co.uk
The Wildwood Warrior Team
Summer Reading Challenge at Wallingford library
Charity Walk - Breast Cancer - 14 Sept 2025
Ongoing
Brass Lessons
Friday football
Rocksteady
Learn Flute and Woodwind
Girls Football
Benson U5 Rockets Football Team - Volunteer URGENTLY needed
Nurturing Programme for Parents & Carers
Free 10-week Parent Nurturing Programme run by Wallingford Family Centre, designed to help parents and carers navigate family challenges and create a calmer, happier home.
Programme Details:
📍 Location: Wallingford Family Centre
📅 Dates: 8th September – 24th November
🕒 Time: Mondays, 12:30 pm – 2:30 pm (term time only)
Many parents who have attended similar groups have shared positive feedback:
💬 "I am a much more confident, positive, and understanding parent. I feel much more able to cope now."
💬 "We are having fewer family arguments, and the household is a lot calmer."
💬 "The group was fun. It’s the only two hours I have for myself each week."
The programme covers a range of topics, including:
✅ Understanding why children behave as they do
✅ Recognising the feelings behind behaviour (ours and theirs)
✅ Exploring different approaches to discipline
✅ Developing co-operation and self-discipline in children
✅ The importance of looking after ourselves as parents
If you know of any parents who may benefit, please encourage them to complete the expression of interest form below:
🔗 Expression of Interest Form
