At Abington Woods, we offer a selection of facilities designed to support a wide range of activities and events, all while preserving the natural beauty of our woodland. Whether you’re planning a retreat, a workshop, or a celebration, our spaces are thoughtfully equipped to meet your needs.
Toilets & Accessibility
We provide compost toilets at each of our garden areas, ensuring convenience across the site. Mains water is available at the entrance. Hot showers and accessible compost loo are due to be finished for Spring 2025
Jeremiah Hall
Jeremiah’s Hall has been recently refurbished and features a domestic kitchen for your catering needs. Measuring approximately 15 x 5 meters, it’s a fully heated space, perfect for indoor events, workshops, or presentations. For events requiring multimedia, presentation equipment can also be provided.
Geodome
The Geodome is a wooden framed, canvas covered structure roughly 21 feet in diameter.
Tipi
The Tipi is a wooden framed canvas covered structure roughly 16 feet in diameter.
Yurt
The Yurt is a wooden framed canvas covered structure roughly 16 feet in diameter.
Theatre
This is an open air arena perfect for lyrical or musical sharings.
Garden Clearings
We have several distinct garden clearings, each offering a unique setting for different types of events:
- Willow Garden: Our most secluded space, nestled by the river that forms the southern edge of our site. This tranquil area features two small fire pits, making it ideal for intimate gatherings and quiet moments by the water. This garden is home to our young willow circle orientated with the four cardinal directions and perfect for reflecting upon the turn of the seasonal wheel in Britain.
- Our larger Redwood garden offers plenty of open space for large group games, outdoor activities, or camps. It’s ideal for gatherings that require room to spread out and enjoy nature. This garden also borders the river and the space is perfect for fire lighting and cooking activities. It features a large fire circle, making it an excellent choice for group sessions, especially for evening activities with students or teams.
- Sycamore Garden/Clearing: This medium-sized clearing is reputed to be the site of a World War II-era bomb explosion. It is currently where our home-schooling community and facilitators work from. If you are interested in the creation of this learning ‘village’ get in touch. This garden comfortably accommodates medium-sized groups and is close to a potentially parachute-covered fire circle, perfect for storytelling, discussions, or cozy gatherings around the fire.
Each of our spaces is designed to enhance your experience of the natural surroundings while providing the comfort and functionality you need for a successful event.