Medieval Woods of Wiston – Landscape & Nature Tour
28 April 2023
9:30am to 1.00pm
Wiston Estate has been managed by the Goring family since 1740 and yet some of its woods still shelter the evidence of a history which stretches back to medieval England and beyond. Join Estate Manager, Richard Goring and local ecologist, Matthew Thomas for a three hour exploration of the nooks and crannies of Wiston’s old woodlands, as we discover the living evidence of their ancient past. Spring is a time for bluebells, orchids and Primroses and we hope to find these and many other Sussex woodland wild flowers on our journey. We will start with coffees, teas and pastries at Chalk Restaurant at 9am to fuel us for the morning ahead, then head out in tractor and trailer. We will be guided through this beautiful and essential habitat which we have the privilege to work with, care for and nurture. The tour will return to the Chalk car park at around 13.00. Refreshments will be provided on the tour – including a glass of something sparkling if the weather allows… We will be exploring some of the woodland on foot. Sensible shoes or boots with good grips are recommended and please dress appropriately for the weather. This tour requires participants to be of a moderate level of fitness – it will include walking around the woods, using ‘non-footpath’ routes and climbing over foot stiles. If weather conditions look prohibitive we will make an assessment to postpone the tour with a minimum of 48 hours notice. Tickets may be cancelled and refunded up to 14 days before the tour, after this refunds will only be made if the places are resold. Price – £75
