This August Bank Holiday weekend, Sussex based “Into the Wild” is celebrating its tenth birthday as the UK’s premier nature and wellbeing festival.
On the border of West and East Sussex, across the Chiddinglye estate, the site is surrounded by giant sequoias, open meadows, woodland stages and gorgeous countryside.
Held over the bank holiday, the festival features a feast of activities, wonderful world music and an award winning children’s area run by Lewes Youth Theatre.
The Guardian describes “Into The Wild” as a place where “bats begin to whir”, and “thrilling” for children. Even better, all under-fives go free.
There are hundreds of family-friendly workshops, an inspirational programme of high-quality world and folk music, and a very broad range of talks and debates on subjects from rewilding to conservation; from the return of wolves to the reintroduction of beavers.
Event director throughout Into The Wild’s history, Deja Hu, says:
“Our focus is not to get out of it: but to get into it.
“Into The Wild is an opportunity to fall in love with Nature, to learn new skills, and to discover the wonder all around us.
“It’s also our moment to understand that, if we do not love and cherish the wild, we will lose it forever.”
Workshops at “Into The Wild” total well over 200. Subjects include wellness, other wildcraft activities, meditation, healing, a dozen styles of yoga, and dance therapy. Among the many activities and chances to learn, guests can try a gong bath, or enjoy archery, flint-knapping or wood carving.
Alternatively, visitors can sit back to enjoy woodland theatre, poetry, and fine world and folk music across three nights.
Music highlights include much-loved festival attractions Folkadelix, Mobius Loop and kora wizard Seckou Keita, who play the breathtaking woodland stage this year along with a feast of other musicians.
The more intimate Zutopia stage features a wide selection of solo performers and small groups, including a highly entertaining twist on classical music from the world’s top recorder virtuoso Piers Adams, the soulful Max Mezzowave, and the rich sounds of the Zu Choir.
“Into The Wild” takes place on the gently rolling land and woods of Chiddinglye, near West Hoathly. It runs from Friday 23rd August to Sunday 25th August.
Tickets include family and individual passes, with many concessions for younger people and registered carers. Day tickets are also available.
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