Charlotte's Wood

22/05/2026

Lovely session today with the Little Woodies who went on a Minibeast Safari! 🐜🐞🐝🪲🕷️🦟. First we explored the woodland searching for tiny creatures and then some children made tiny bees from alder cones and winged seeds. It was fun collecting nectar from flowers and bringing it back to the hive and some children made bee homes from hollow stems of elder. As usual it was the mud kitchen and biscuits round the fire that were the biggest hits - children just love getting wet and muddy - pouring, concocting and creating. 🔥 🍪

19/05/2026

It’s a week to go until the next two days of Wild Wood Holiday Club! There are still a few spaces available. Book on Eequ or message if you’d like to book just one day: https://eequ.org/book/wild-wood-holiday-club-with-charlotte-atkinson-1278

17/05/2026

🌿🐞 Little Woodies – Minibeast Safari 🦋🐝

Friday 22nd May • 10am–11.30am
📍 Charlotte’s Wood, Wilby

This week at Little Woodies we’re heading off on a woodland Minibeast Safari!

Wear your safari suit, bring your binoculars and join us as we explore Charlotte’s Wood looking for the tiniest woodland creatures. We’ll be peeping under logs, examining the soil and searching sunny glades for butterflies, ladybirds, bees and other fascinating insects. With warm and sunny weather forecast, it should be the perfect day for spotting flying minibeasts in the woods. ☀️

There will also be:
🐝 Minibeast-themed crafts – including tiny bees made from alder cones and beautiful butterfly printing
🌼 A chance to make something to encourage insects into your garden at home
🐝 Our fun ‘Nectar Game’ where children can pretend to be busy bees
🔥 Fire, snack and story time
🌿 Plenty of free play and woodland exploration

Little Woodies is aimed at children aged 2–5 with a parent or carer, though younger and older siblings are very welcome.

£12 per adult and child
Discounted places available for families experiencing financial hardship
FREE taster places available for new families

Book here: https://eequ.org/book/little-woodies-with-charlotte-atkinson-1699

16/05/2026

Suffolk and Norfolk Nordic Walking celebrates World Nordic Walking Day 2026 with a 9 mile walk - Stage 4 of the Sandlings Walk from Rendlesham Forest to Tunstall.

15/05/2026

I’m hosting a 16 hour Forest School First Aid course in Wilby on 4th and 5th June. Find out more and book here:

16 hour ITC accredited course

13/05/2026

Just reflecting on a magical morning spent at Captain’s Wood guiding a new experience that I called ‘Mindful Nordic Walking and Forest Bathing’ or ‘Nordic Bathing’. We slowed our breathing, took notice as we walked and paused to connect and reflect. Loved it!

05/05/2026

I’m really excited to be offering this new session combining Mindful Nordic Walking and Forest Bathing.

No prior experience of Nordic walking is needed – this session is open to walkers with or without poles.

This is a relaxed, supportive session focused on gentle movement, awareness and time in nature.

Saturday 9th May
10am start
At Captain’s Wood in Sudbourne

A few spaces available – message me to book

03/05/2026

Lovely session in the woodland today with a very special group of women who came together for a wellbeing retreat. We had an energising qigong session, created community cooking over the campfire and enjoyed a relaxing meditation and sound bath. Thanks to everyone who joined me and in particular to Santana from Warrior Movement for her energy and calm.

02/05/2026

A couple of last-minute spaces have become available for tomorrow’s Women’s Wellbeing Retreat Day at Charlotte’s Wood 🌿

If you’re in need of a day to slow down, breathe deeply and reconnect – this is your invitation.

We’ll spend the day immersed in nature, with:
– a gentle Qigong session
– a deeply relaxing sound bath
– time to rest and connect
– campfire cooking and a shared lunch
– simple, grounding nature crafts

It will be a small, supportive group and a chance to step away from the busyness of everyday life and into something calmer and more relaxing.

🗓 Tomorrow at Charlotte’s Wood in Wilby
⏰ 10.30am – 3.30pm
💷 £40 or £20 concession (includes refreshments and lunch)

If it’s been on your mind, this is a lovely opportunity to say yes to yourself.

Book here or follow the link in the Bio:
https://eequ.org/book/womens-wellbeing-retreat-day-with-charlotte-atkinson-27438

01/05/2026

Our ‘Beltane in the Bluebells’🪻session was enjoyed by lots of Little Woodies today 🌿

The children got busy in the mud kitchen and sand, enjoyed making May Day crowns and painting bluebells. Even though it was a warm day, the hot chocolate was as popular as ever and everyone gathered for a story around the campfire 🔥

Simple moments, lots of creativity and plenty of time to explore.

Thank you to everyone who joined us today.

If you’d like to come along to a future session, send me a message or keep an eye out for upcoming dates – the next one is on 22nd May and is a Minibeast Safari 🦋🐝🐞🐜🪲🕷️

30/04/2026

🌿 Nordic Walking sessions tomorrow at Charlotte’s Wood 🌿

Join me for two opportunities to get moving outdoors, build strength, improve balance and enjoy the woodland surroundings.

🕧 Nordic Walking Taster Session – 12.30pm
A gentle introduction for anyone new to Nordic walking. Perfect if you want to try something different and learn the basics.

🕜 Nordic Fit Session – 1.30pm
A more energising walk to improve coordination, strength and overall fitness while enjoying the benefits of exercising outdoors.

Both sessions take place at Charlotte’s Wood in Wilby, Suffolk.

Booking links (also in Bio):
Taster session – https://eequ.org/book/learn-to-nordic-walk-course-with-suffolk-and-norfolk-nordic-walking-12474
Nordic Fit – https://eequ.org/book/nordic-fit-with-suffolk-and-norfolk-nordic-walking-12663