Willow Cutting and Weaving Day at Oulton Marshes

Willow management - Gavin Durrant

Willow management - Gavin Durrant 

christmas willow

Willow Cutting and Weaving Day at Oulton Marshes

Location:
Oulton Marshes, Church Lane, Oulton Broad, Lowestoft, NR32 3JP
Book
Join us to help manage our withy bed and create some Christmas decorations for the harvested willow.

Event details

Meeting point

Oulton Marshes Car Park

Date

Time
10:00am-2:00pm
A static map of Willow Cutting and Weaving Day at Oulton Marshes

About the event

We have a withy (willow) bed at Oulton Marshes that needs cutting back each year to ensure the willow is manageable and useable for crafts and structures. We're inviting you to come and help us manage the willow bed using tools to cut the willow back and then sorting the willow into bundles. Then enjoy the fruits of your labour and relax with some willow weaving to create decorations to take home (or any other willow creations you would like to make). 

Hot drinks will be provided during the day to keep you warm. 

This is suitable for adults that are active and are able to use tools such as secateurs, loppers and laplander folding saws. All equipment will be provided for you during the day. You will need to bring a packed lunch and outdoor appropriate clothing as there is limited shelter at Oulton Marshes. 

For full events terms and conditions see here. 

Booking

Price

£15 per person.

Suitable for

Adults

Know before you go

Dogs

No dogs permitted

Mobility

This activity takes place on very uneven ground and involves using tools so good mobility is necessary. 

Wheelchair access

Willow bed is not wheelchair accessible.

What to bring

Please bring outdoor appropriate clothing, extra layers and sturdy footwear. 

You will need a packed lunch and may want to bring a flask. 

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Parking information

Parking near St Michael's Church, Church Lane, Oulton Broad, NR32 3JP

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