We’re excited to announce that Mira Khanya will be bringing Movement Medicine to Solstice On The Mount on 20th June 2024.
Mira crafts immersive dance journeys that weave together global sounds, inviting collective prayer and reverence for life through the transformative power of movement. She intuitively guides these experiences, celebrating various genres including tribal rhythms, ethno-electronica & medicine songs.
To book tickets click here or visit www.wasing.co.uk/solstice to find out more
Following the Solstice On The Mount concert, The Fireside Sessions spark our celebration’s shift from day into night & offer a magical and powerful experience. Held in Wasing’s Sacred Glade and are truly honoured that Awarë & Ajeet will play intimate and magical sets around the fire in 2024.
Ajeet
Ajeet is a world music artist weaving inspiration from traditional folk to mystical and meditative soundscapes. Bringing together sounds from around the world to offer a musical experience which transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a journey through melody and sonic texture. Ajeet’s music is healing, rejuvenating and a place of deep connection. For the Fireside Sessions Ajeet will be performing an exquisite striped back performance with her mesmerising vocals accompanied by delicate guitar.
To find out more about Ajeet and her incredible music, click here
Awarë
Born from the creative synergy of dear friends Bogdan and Matias, AWARË are the musical odyssey that transcends the conventional boundaries of sound. Through silence and stillness, intertwined harmonies and converged instruments, AWARË create a captivating and immersive atmosphere, inviting listeners to embark as co-creators on a soul stirring experience. Vivacious rhythms begin to gradually awaken the senses, energy rises into a cheerful dance, and culminates in a collective celebration of life through the universal language of music. AWARË ́s music serves as a powerful catalyst to step into a realm of oneness, where hearts unite and spirits soar.
To find out more about Awarë and their spiritual sounds, click here
To find out more about Solstice On The Mount and the Fireside Sessions, click here
For all enquiries, please email events@wasing.co.uk
Location: The Mount, Wasing Lane, Near Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LY, U.K.
We are incredibly excited to announce that Nick Mulvey and Rodrigo y Gabriela will be headlining this years Solstice On The Mount concert taking place on Thursday 20th June 2024. Occurring on the same day everywhere on the planet, the Solstice connects everyone in a truly global moment.
We invite you to join us for Solstice On The Mount for an incredibly special, alcohol-free evening where we will celebrate world music and culture in a unique, natural setting; connected, present and in the moment.
NICK MULVEY
Previously a member of the critically acclaimed group Portico Quartet, Nick Mulvey frames themes of nature, spirituality and personal growth as a focal point embellished with his distinct blend of folk, pop and intricate guitar work alongside poetic and introspective lyrics. 2024 sees the 10th anniversary of his Mercury Prize nominated debut solo album ‘First Mind’ featuring the hit singles ‘Fever To The Form’ and ‘Cucurucu’. Nick will be on stage at 9.50pm at the pinnacle moment when the Solstice takes place;connecting concertgoers in time & with his music and the natural world around us.
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
Rodrigo Y Gabriela are long-established masters of their instruments whether it is Rodrigo’s shimmering, hummingbird flourishes or Gabriela’s extraordinary engine-room rhythm. Dancing between world and rock and teaming with Hispanic passion, the fire in Rodrigo y Gabriela’s music stems from the duo’s life-long passion for jazz, flamenco and Latin creating unique and truly explosive performances on just two acoustic guitars.
To find out more about Nick Mulvey and his incredible music, click here
To find out more about Rodrigo y Gabriela and their magical sounds, click here
To find out more about Solstice At The Mount and the venue, click here
For all enquiries, please email events@wasing.co.uk
Location: The Mount, Wasing Lane, Near Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LY, U.K.
We are proudly supporting Médicins Sans Frontières, an international humanitarian organisation providing medical care in more than 70 countries , who treat patients on medical needs alone & provide life-saving care in crisis zones. For each Solstice ticket sold, £2 will be paid to MÉDICINS SANS FRONTIÈRES|DOCTORS WITHOUT BORDERS (UK) (Charity Number: 1026588).
Taking place on the same day everywhere on the planet, the Solstice connects everyone in a truly global moment.
At Wasing we see things differently. That we are inherently part of nature and that what harms the planet ultimately harms us; everything is connected. And it is from this alternative narrative in an ever-changing world that the iconic Mount was born as a fresh and pioneering space for people and planet to connect, unplugged from everyday reality.
We invite you to join us for Solstice On The Mount for an incredibly special, alcohol-free evening where we will celebrate world music and culture in a unique, natural setting; connected, present and in the moment.
This spectacular evening will be in two beautiful parts;
SOLSTICE ON THE MOUNT 2024
20th June 2024: Early evening – 11pm
Artists: NICK MULVEY & RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
THE FIRESIDE SESSIONS
20th June 2024: 11pm
We have developed the most beautiful space for the Fireside Sessions in Wasing’s Sacred Glade and are truly honoured that some exceptional artistswill be joining us to play a magical set around the fire; a powerful and rare experience.
Artists: AWARË & AJEET
&
SUNRISE CEREMONY
21st June 2024 Early Morning
We will greet the rising sun, with the birdsong on the morning of 21st June with a guided ceremony
ARTISTS
NICK MULVEY
Previously a member of the critically acclaimed group Portico Quartet,Nick Mulvey frames themes of nature, spirituality and personal growth as a focal point embellished with his distinct blend of folk, pop and intricate guitar work alongside poetic and introspective lyrics. 2024 sees the10th anniversary of his Mercury Prize nominated debut solo album First Mind featuring the hit singles Fever To The Form and Cucurucu.
RODRIGO Y GABRIELA
Rodrigo y Gabriela are long-established masters of their instruments whether it is Rodrigo’s shimmering, hummingbird flourishes or Gabriela’s extraordinary engine-room rhythm. Dancing between world and rock and teaming with Hispanic passion, the fire in Rodrigo y Gabriela’s music stems from the duo’s life-long passion for jazz, flamenco and heavy metal creating unique and truly explosive performances on just two acoustic guitars.
AWARË
Born from the creative synergy of dear friends Bogdan and Matias, AWARË are the musical odyssey that transcends the conventional boundaries of sound. Through silence and stillness, intertwined harmonies and converged instruments, AWARË create a captivating and immersive atmosphere, inviting listeners to embark as co-creators on a soul stirring experience. Vivacious rhythms begin to gradually awaken the senses, energy rises into a cheerful dance, and culminates in a collective celebration of life through the universal language of music. AWARË ́s music serves as a powerful catalyst to step into a realm of oneness, where hearts unite and spirits soar.
AJEET
Ajeet is a world music artist weaving inspiration from traditional folk to mystical and meditative soundscapes. Bringing together sounds from around the world to offer a musical experience which transcends boundaries and takes listeners on a journey through melody and sonic texture. Ajeet’s music is healing, rejuvenating and a place of deep connection. For the Fireside Sessions Ajeet will be performing an exquisite striped back performance with her mesmerising vocals accompanied by delicate guitar.
CHRIS FITCHEW
Chris Fitchew is part jester, part comedian, full joy alchemist, and space holder who has travelled the world to hone his crafts. He believes that one of the greatest access points in finding our purpose and self-healing is through laughter, joy, and play; for ourselves, our communities, and uniting the human race. He has enjoyed hosting main stages and concerts around the world including Secret Garden Party Main Stage, many stages at Wilderness and Solstice 2023 at The Mount with Xavier Rudd and the Yawanawa. He is the founder and creative director of Wonderment and Soul Pride, which both host annual Retreat Festivals at Wasing Woods, as well as other events throughout the year in the UK and abroad. His event company Wonderment Events has been responsible for producing a wide range of immersive and exciting events and experiences that are designed to invoke the senses and inspire the soul, merging the world of spirituality and mainstream fun and games whilst inviting consumers to be conscious, whilst maintaining fun and joy.
WIDER HORIZONS
Wider Horizons will be holding a singing circle around the fire to sing in the dawn with singers including Nalini Blossom, Charlie Roscoe, Tallulah Rendall, Vandita de la Luna, Seamus Shambo, Megan Rose and Ben Ben Ji and more amazing musicians. The Wider Horizons Family will bring us magical intimate songs around the fire.
TICKETS
There are two ticket options:-
Ticket Option 1
Solstice On The Mount (Concert)
This ticket is for the Solstice On The Mount concert from 5pm – 11pm featuring Nick Mulvey & Rodrigo Y Gabriela. This includes access to the woodland trail & Food Glade.
or
Ticket Option 2
Solstice On The Mount (Concert, The Fireside Sessions, Sunrise Ceremony & Camping)
This ticket is for the Solstice On The Mount concert featuring Nick Mulvey & Rodrigo Y Gabriela. It also includes The Fireside Sessions from 11pm features Awarë & Ajeet. It also includes camping overnight with early access to the camp site on 20th and access to the woodland trail and Food Glade during the concert. This ticket also enables access to the early morning Sunrise Ceremony on 21st and woodland breakfast.
If you’d like to stay in our bell tent village on 20th June 2024, you can make a reservation here
ABOUT THE MOUNT
At Wasing we see things differently. That we are inherently part of nature and that what harms the planet ultimately harms us; everything is connected. And it is from this alternative narrative in an ever-changing world that the iconic Mount was born as a fresh and pioneering space for people and planet to connect, unplugged from everyday reality. This spectacular, open air woodland amphitheatre with panoramic treescape vistas amplifies the senses, providing immersive musical experiences in the heart of nature.
Further information can be found at www.wasing.co.uk/solstice
For all enquiries, please email events@wasing.co.uk
We are delighted to be hosting Wasing’s Christmas Carols & Craft Fair evening on Wednesday 13th December 2023 at Wasing Park.
From 4.30pm – Our beautiful Garden Room will be bursting with festive cheer, opening its doors to our local community. Join us for delicious festive food and drinks including mince pies and mulled wine and a craft fair curated by local crafters where we will also be offering Wasing produce, perfect for Christmas gift shopping!
From 5pm – Father Christmas will arrive in his spectacular Castle Barn grotto, welcoming children and awarding a special gift for all little ones on his Nice List.
From 6.15pm – We’ll be hosting live Christmas carols accompanied by Tadley Concert Brass.
Tickets are £2.50 each and all proceeds will go to The Mount Charity which actively supports a variety of local causes throughout the year.
Join us for Wasing’s Pumpkin Event! Follow the enchanting woodland trail through Wasing Estate’s stunning autumnal woodland then head to the pumpkin patch where our fairytale carriage awaits & where you can choose your perfect pumpkin to take home and carve! Find your way through our maize maze and warm up afterwards with some tasty seasonal snacks, sweet treats & hot drinks under our stretch tent with wonderful countryside views.
Wasing Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail is situated at Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY.
Tickets are £6 for adults & children aged 2+. Under 2s are free. Free in-field parking. Tickets are for timed entry slots which can be selected upon booking. Pumpkins & refreshments are charged separately upon exit. Terms & conditions apply.
We are incredibly excited to announce that Xavier Rudd will be headlining our Opening Ceremony concert ‘Solstice At The Mount’ taking place on Wednesday 21st June 2023 at Wasing’s beautiful new woodland amphitheatre, The Mount. Occurring on the same day everywhere on the planet, the Solstice connects everyone in a truly global moment.
At Wasing we see things differently. That we are inherently part of nature and that what harms the planet ultimately harms us; everything is connected. And it is from this alternative narrative in an ever-changing world that the iconic Mount was born as a fresh and pioneering space for people and planet to connect, unplugged from everyday reality.
Solstice At The Mount will inaugurate this beautiful new space and begin our journey into providing immersive musical experiences in the heart of nature. We invite you to join us for an incredibly special, alcohol-free evening where we will celebrate music from different parts of the world with vibrant cuisine in a unique, natural setting; connected, present and in the moment.
Australian singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Xavier Rudd, the incredible one-man band, will perform his intoxicating blend of folk, blues and reggae supporting social consciousness, environmental issues and Aboriginal rights. We’re such fans of Xavier and his awe-inspiring music is perfectly suited to the launch of our incredible new venue.
“When I first got successful I was surprised, because I thought what I was doing was more like art,” he says. I was experimenting with didges and gaffa-taping them to chairs and I always had this real love for wood and the tones of wood, so it was all very earthy.”
Those instinctive beginnings eventually yielded the more crafted and purposeful likes of Spirit Bird, Nanna (with his nine-piece band the United Nations), Storm Boy and seven more live albums — though nobody could ever count those early bootlegs swapped by fans from Argentina to the Czech Republic, serving to double his audience on each return.
Today, Xavier’s relentless upward arc is among the most astounding success stories of our time. Countless more celebrated acts have come and gone like fireworks as his campfire steadily grows: a beacon to the kind of music fan that seeks sustenance in a fast-food world.
“I value the simple things in life,” he shrugs. “I value community, culture, our connection to the earth as human beings. I don’t care too much for the other stuff. I think the roots of who we are, and what our ancestral lines are and how those stories have shaped us are the most important things. And I guess I always celebrate those things in my music.”
As a child, at one with the sea and sand, inventing songs for his own enjoyment, Xavier set the tone for a life where creation was its own reward, and a gift not taken lightly. “I’ve always felt like I’ve had this old woman spirit with me that that is prevalent in my music, and I’m a vessel for that old woman to speak,” he explains, not for the first time as others try to understand his innate connection to his craft.
“I don’t need to understand who that is or what that is, I just need to be a clean, strong vessel for that to come through, and be humble about it; to realise it’s something that resonates within me and I just need to hold space for it, not let my ego get in the way.”
The spiritual conviction was there long before Xavier discovered the unsettled legacy of his paternal great grandmother, who would disappear from public records after being taken from her Wiradjuri homelands to Melbourne. “There’s stuff we’ll never know,” he says. But awareness of his ancestry, in all its myriad threads, clearly informs not just the earthy tools but the profoundly inclusive message of his music.
“The thing is, in Australia, a lot of us come from tough stories, no matter where we’re from,” he says. “The convict stuff is easy to find because it was documented but Indigenous history isn’t. But I feel sorry for everyone in this country. No matter what our bloodline is, everyone’s been denied culture.”
“I feel like with this record, I’ve been able to be really creative and I’m excited about what I’m making just because I’ve had time,” Xavier says. “I’ve had the chance to do it all myself, which I haven’t done since Spirit Bird in terms of instrumentation and stuff, so I’ve been getting a bit trippy with an analog synthesizer…”
There’s the sound of nature in its purest form, too, in the birdsong that continues to weave its spell through Stoney Creek and elsewhere. “I use birds a lot,” he says. “Often they won’t sound like birds. I use a lot of natural sounds, from everywhere. It’s sometimes hard to determine what they are, but the record is full of them.
“I’ve been here long enough to realise that for some people, what I’m saying in my music really resonates,” he says. “You know, all of our ancestors around the planet have come from some form of struggle and we carry that, all of us, years on. We’ve all got stuff to heal. And I think music is the greatest medicine on the planet.”
– Xavier Rudd
Credit: Bio @ xavierrudd.com
To find out more about Xavier and his incredible music, click here
To find out more about Solstice At The Mount and the venue, click here
For all enquiries, please email events@wasing.co.uk
Location: The Mount, Wasing Lane, Near Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4LY, U.K.
Nick Mulvey & Rodrigo y Gabriela to Headline Solstice on the Mount 2024
An antidote to the rock n’ roll hedonism of the festival season
Headlined by indigenous elders from across the globe, Medicine proffers a restorative cocktail of sacred sound and ceremony, world music, dance, multicultural celebration, healing arts, nature connection and ecological activism
Wasing Estate, Nr Reading, Berkshire
17-21 August, 2023
“A rare festival that you leave feeling better than when you arrived.” The Guardian
www.medicinefestival.com
FEATURING:
Indigenous leaders:Tulku Lama Ahbay Rinpoche (Tibet); Ninawa Pai Da Mata, Chief of the Huni Kuin (Brazil)
Headline Speakers: Minna Salami, Tony Riddle, Bruce Parry, Glennie Kindred, Charles Eisenstein
Music headliners: Sam Garrett, Nessi Gomes, Etherwood, Ayla Nereo, The Human Experience, Fia, Laboratorium Piesni, El Buho, and Fanna Fi Allah
Returning to the stunning natural landscape of the Wasing Estate near Reading for its fourth year, 17-21 August2023, Medicine Festival – an alcohol and drug-free event – offers a remedial alternative to the archetypal rock n’ roll hedonism that permeates the UK festival season.
Remi Olajoyegbe, Co-Founder of Medicine Festival, says:“With indigenous elders once again headlining our event, this year’s festival will be a Mecca for wellbeing, ceremony, world music, dance, sacred activism, nature connection, multicultural arts and a joyful celebration of diversity.
“Medicine is proud to be part of a growing global movement that is reigniting the ancient ways, reviving natural healing modalities, pioneering land-based technologies, bridging cultures and embracing the interconnectedness of all life as we strive to revive our planet at this critical time.”
Expanding in response to popular demand for 2023, Medicine will increase its numberson site from 3,500 to 5,000 this year. Reflecting this expansion, new areas will include:
Soil & Soul: a space for learning permaculture and land-based skills
The Nest: a hidden woodlandvenue hosting cross-cultural folk music
Ubuntu: showcasing changemakers and undiscovered talent from the African Diaspora
Sacred Sound Temple: holding voice/sound workshops and medicine music performances
Gwynns Grove & The Haven: for tantra, sexuality, men’s/women’s, queer, non-binary and LGBTQ workshops
Ceremonies, rituals and healing workshops will be facilitated by indigenous leaders from across the world, including lauded “Rockstar of the Forest”Ninawa Pai Da Mata, chief of the Huni Kuin tribe (Brazil), a gifted musician and shaman; Anthar Kharana from the Colombian tradition; Juan Carlos Taminchi from the Andean traditions (Peru); Christiana Aro-Harle from the Tuvan tradition(Finland); Tibetan monk, Tulku Lama Ahbay Rinpoche; and elders from the British Isles, such as Chris Park (Druidic tradition) and Annie Spencer.
A C.I.C and not-for-profit organisation holding the principle of reciprocity at its core, Medicine’s founding principle is that all profits each year go towards empowering indigenous peoples to preserve and protect their land, traditions and wisdom. Finally making a profit for the first time in 2022, Medicine has so far donated over33K to selected charities like Survival International and Amazon Watch, and a variety of exciting projects across the globe, including a cultural restoration initiative for the Yawanawa tribe in Brazil and a programme providing education for Tibetan monks. “Four years in the making, we are delighted that the prayer of Medicine has finally become a reality,” says Zak Avery, Co-Director of Medicine Festival.
The eclectic mix of music at this year’s event will encompass world music, folk, electronic dance and sacred songs from different global traditions. Headliners include: Sam Garrett (UK), Nessi Gomes (UK/Portugal), The Human Experience (USA), K.O.G (Ghana), Laboratorium Piesni (Poland), Fia (USA), Ayla Nereo (USA), Fanna Fi Allah (Sufi music, USA), Awaré (Yugoslavia), Etherwood (UK), DJ and climate activist El Buho (UK), and London-based Somali artist, FaceSoul.
Talks and workshops with leading thought leaders, changemakers and environmentalists include feminist author and social critic Minna Salami, ‘Natural Lifestylist’ Tony Riddle, Bruce Parry, Glennie Kindred, Dr Rosalind Watts, Helena Norberg-Hodge, Satish Kumar and celebrated US countercultural philosopher, Charles Eisenstein (via Livestream).
An enlivening Wellbeing Programme plays host to ecstaticdance legends Kareem Raihani (Amsterdam) and Mushina (Portugal), Movement Medicine maestro Ya’Acov Darling Khan, and offers a diverse spectrum of workshops and healing modalities – from yoga, meditation, breathwork and bodywork, to nutrition, forest bathing, reiki and massage.
Once again, the Family area, will offer fun games, creative activities, woodland adventures, storytelling and workshops for the youth in music making, bushcraft, foraging and sharing skills and inspiration for creating a healthier and more sustainable future.
This year’s expanding range of cafes and street food will bring a tantalising mix of vegan and vegetarian food, aligned with the festival’s principles of regenerative and independent food production, plus vitalising cacao, elixirs and juices will also be available.
Strolling through wild woodland, beautiful parkland and past tranquil lakes, you’ll encounter fantastical theatre, storytelling and comedy performances, thought-provoking film screenings and a colourful miscellany of walkabout performers, poets and fire jugglers.
Jenna Ansell, Managing Director of Medicine Festival, says: “We are excited to unveil our newly expanded 2023 event and hope you can join us to explore the myriad ways you can experience the medicine, and be the medicine, as we come together for this wondrous, ceremonial celebration of life.”
You’re invited to join us for our 2022 Pumpkin event! At the heart of stunning Wasing Estate near Aldermaston lies a very special pumpkin patch. Visitors are invited to follow the enchanting woodland trail through Wasing’s stunning autumnal woodland and along the way, encounter upon some creatures inspired by those living on the Estate. Collect a wheelbarrow & head for the pumpkin patch to choose your perfect pumpkin to take home & carve. There’s plenty of entertainment for children along the way & we’ll be serving tasty seasonal snacks and hot & cold drinks under our beautiful stretch tent.
Wasing Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail is situated at Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY.
Tickets are £5 for adults & children aged 2+. Under 2s are free. Free in-field parking. Tickets are for timed entry slots which can be selected upon booking. Pumpkins & refreshments are charged separately upon exit. Pumpkin prices depend on size. Please check your details thoroughly before payment as tickets are non-refundable, non-amendable & non-transferable. Terms & Conditions apply.
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“A rare festival that you leave feeling better than when you arrived”. The Guardian
Featuring:
Indigenous leaders: Peu Nawa and Towahu of the Yawanawa, Brazil
Headline speakers: Satish Kumar, Dr Scilla Elworthy, Bruce Parry, Dr Rosalind Watts, Charlotte Du Cann
Music headliners: Peia, Fia, Nessie Gomes, Ajeet Kaur, Millicent Chapanda, The Turbans, Crussen
Returning to Wasing this August (18th – 21st), for its third year, is Medicine Festival – a unique remedial festival experience which invites people to come together and envision a more enlightened, peaceful and sustainable world.
During our times of environmental and economic meltdown, and health and mental health crisis, Medicine Festival provides a vibrant platform for indigenous Wisdom Keepers across the planet to share their teachings, ceremonies and time-honoured technologies, and invites people to be ‘the medicine’ for the Earth and all its inhabitants.
A C.I.C and not-for-profit organisation, funded by a council of social investors – with all profits from the event going to preserve indigenous communities and to regenerate the Earth – Medicine is about interweaving communities, bridging cultures and inspiring a deeper understanding of how to tread lightly and live harmoniously on our planet.
Ceremonies and rituals (for example sweat lodge, cacao and water) will be hosted by indigenous leaders Peu Nawa and Towahu of the Yawanawa tribe in the Brazilian Amazon, as well other indigenous elders from the British Isles and different global traditions, curated to support reconnection and to regenerate reverence for all life.
Music at this year’s event promises an eclectic mix of world music, electronic dance, folk, indigenous songs and sacred music representative of different global traditions. Headliners include ritualistic folk songstresses Peia (Oregan/USA) and Fia Forsström (Sweden); British-Portuguese singer, Nessie Gomes; world folk singer and yogi, Ajeet Kaur; Zimbabwean mbira musician, Millicent Chapanda (UK-based); legendary multicultural troubadours, The Turbans (London); contemplative sounds maestro Crussen (Sweden); and electronic dance wizard, James Monro.
At the festival’s heart, the Liminal Lake features talks and discussions with leading thought leaders and changemakers, such as eminent environmentalist Satish Kumar, peace activist Dr Scilla Elworthy, explorer/indigenous rights activist Bruce Parry, psychedelic research pioneer Dr Rosalind Watts, and cultural change writer Charlotte Du Cann, covering the critical issues of the day – social justice, our disconnection from Nature, chronic illness, increased polarisation and division in societies, and the ethics of technology including social media and artificial intelligence. Also covered here will be consciousness and spirituality, ancient and future tech, neuroscience and philosophy, myth and narratives, economy and localisation.
The festival’s Wellbeing Programme includes guided movement and ecstatic dance sessions, yoga, meditation, martial arts and nutrition as well as a blend of modalities to find balance and restoration, ranging from breath and bodywork, sound healing and meditation, to laughter yoga and forest bathing. The Healing Villages offers 1:1 body work through different massage styles, reiki and other deep healing techniques.
The in-house cafés at Medicine support regenerative and independent food production, nourishing our soil, our bodies and minds, boosting biodiversity, and creating healthier communities. The festival also offers a delectable cultural diversity of Street Food, and the cafés will serve warming chai, energising cacao, sublime elixirs and nutritious juices. All food offerings will be vegan and vegetarian to reduce environmental impact and promote healthy plant-based diets.
A Family area, geared around equipping the younger generation with skills and insights for creating a better world, includes activities like woodland adventures, games, bushcraft, music making, foraging, plant identification, storytelling and astronomy.
An exquisite diversity of entertainment, arts and performance designed to enliven the soul will include inspiring film and theatre, magical storytelling and uplifting comedy. The tranquil woodland, lakes and parkland will be punctuated with a colourful array of walkabout performers, fire spinners, immersive actors and silver-tongued poets.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming Medicine Festival back to Wasing. If you’d like to book tickets, please click here
At the heart of stunning Wasing Estate lies a very special field that’s home to our organic Jack O’Lantern pumpkins. This traditional and much loved variety, with its bright orange skin, is perfect for both carving and making delicious homemade recipes including pumpkin pie and soup. To celebrate this new crop and for the first time in Wasing Estate’s history, we’re inviting you to a Halloween event taking place daily from 22nd – 31st October 2021 from 9am to 4pm.
Follow a magical little woodland trail through the Estate’s stunning autumnal woodland and along the way, encounter upon some enchanting creatures inspired by those resident in our trees and fields. The leafy pathways lead to the pumpkin field where visitors can collect a wheelbarrow and pick their own pumpkins to take home and carve. Enjoy hot and cold refreshments at the end of the route including pizza and hot chocolate.
Wasing Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail is situated at Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY.
Tickets are for timed entry slots which can be selected upon booking. Free in-field parking. Pumpkins & refreshments are charged separately upon exit. Pumpkin prices depend on size. Please check your details thoroughly before payment as tickets are non-refundable.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @WasingPYOPumpkins
At the heart of stunning Wasing Estate lies a very special field that’s home to our organic Jack O’Lantern pumpkins. This traditional and much loved variety, with its bright orange skin, is perfect for both carving and making delicious homemade recipes including pumpkin pie and soup. To celebrate this new crop and for the first time in Wasing Estate’s history, we’re inviting you to a Halloween event taking place daily from 22nd – 31st October 2021 from 9am to 4pm.
Follow a magical little woodland trail through the Estate’s stunning autumnal woodland and along the way, encounter upon some enchanting creatures inspired by those resident in our trees and fields. The leafy pathways lead to the pumpkin field where visitors can collect a wheelbarrow and pick their own pumpkins to take home and carve. Enjoy hot and cold refreshments at the end of the route including pizza and hot chocolate.
Wasing Pick Your Own Pumpkins & Woodland Trail is situated at Wasing Lane, Aldermaston, RG7 4LY.
Tickets are for timed entry slots which can be selected upon booking. Free in-field parking. Pumpkins & refreshments are charged separately upon exit. Pumpkin prices depend on size. Please check your details thoroughly before payment as tickets are non-refundable.
Follow us on Facebook & Instagram @WasingPYOPumpkins
