The Wood’s story

A rich history and the roots of the woodland today: Hazel Hill is part of a large ancient forest which existed in the 14th century, and probably long before. In the 14th and 15th centuries, this whole area was part of the royal hunting forest of Clarendon Palace, whose ruins are 2 miles north-west of… Continue reading The Wood’s story

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10 years of Hazel Hill – let the stories begin

This year, Hazel Hill Trust turns ten. Over the past decade, thousands of people have stepped into the wood for healing, learning, reflection and reconnection. Some came for a weekend and left with a changed relationship to the natural world. Others have returned again and again—bringing their families, running workshops, volunteering, tending the land. As… Continue reading 10 years of Hazel Hill – let the stories begin

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Nature & Wellbeing Retreat 2025

Charley brings her retreat back to the wood in late Summer, early Autumn. A changing season is a perfect time for these retreats that reconnect you to the natural world around you. Combining Yoga, Forest Bathing and mindful care of the woodland around you through practical tasks, it’s a magical way to reconnect with nature,… Continue reading Nature & Wellbeing Retreat 2025

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Creative Sticks Parent & Toddler Forest School at Hazel Hill

Friday mornings – NEW dates added! Starting Fri 6th June Creative Sticks in partnership with Hazel Hill Wood Spend time having fun in the woods with your little one, plus support your wellbeing in the beautiful Hazel Hill wood. We’ll be going on bug hunts, playing in a mud kitchen, making natural crafts, toasting bread… Continue reading Creative Sticks Parent & Toddler Forest School at Hazel Hill

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Hazel Hill Wood’s Wood Chop Challenge 2025

Our happy (if tired!) group with their handiwork in 2024.

29th March, 2025. Thank you to everyone who donated to our Wood Chop Challenge! Our second year of the Wood Chop Challenge and our 10th year as a charitable trust Funding helps us continue to offer this event, which is a lovely opportunity for people to gather in the wood around a shared aim. As… Continue reading Hazel Hill Wood’s Wood Chop Challenge 2025

Nature and Wellbeing Retreat

November 29th – December 1st Join us for a restorative weekend of yoga, forest bathing and practical conservation tasks. This weekend combines the restorative effect of yoga and forest bathing with the satisfaction of mindful practical conservation tasks at a unique woodland retreat centre near Salisbury. Full details here > Highlights include: – Yoga and/or… Continue reading Nature and Wellbeing Retreat