There’s nothing quite like a delicious meal of free foraged food. As summer turns to autumn, hedgerow fruits ripen, providing a valuable food source for many species. Probably the most familiar of our autumn fruits is the blackberry or bramble, but there’s plenty more to tempt the palate: elderberries and rosehips in the hedges, chestnuts and hazelnuts in the woods, and bilberries on the moors. Think wild fruit jelly and jam, roasted chestnuts, and of course what winter would be complete without a nip of sloe gin…

There's plenty of events for adults to join in with across the Lancashire Wildlife Trust, from adult-only wildlife walks, to markets and book fairs.

From our regular Nature Tots sessions to seasonal specials, we have plenty of events where families can connect with nature all year round.

At the Hive we offer a calendar of events to give families unique opportunities to build lasting connections with nature and to explore the outdoor environment through play.

From day packages to completely bespoke events, we will help you book your perfect conference.

Mere Sands Wood events

Welcome to our café and event space, nestled in the picturesque surroundings of Queens Park, Bolton. With two large, free council car parks on-site and even more parking nearby, our venue offers convenience and ease of access, situated close to the train and bus stations and just a stone's throw from the town centre.

An award-winning, floating conference venue set in the heart of a Lancashire nature reserve.