Tallis Wood

Roundhouse surrounded by trees

Welcome to our beautiful woodland

Tallis Wood was planted in the Winter of 2005/6, when Caz was pregnant with her and Tom’s first daughter. It seemed only right to name the woodland after her, being as she was quite a part of its beginnings! ‘Tallis’ comes from the renowned Welsh bard, Taliesin, whose name means “shining brow”, in French, the word ‘tailleis’ translates as ‘coppice’, and we took our inspiration from the name of the main character in Lavondyss, the second book in the award winning Mythago Wood series.

Initially funded by The Forestry Commission, and set over 10 acres, Tallis Wood is a mixed broadleaf woodland, planted with native species, including oak, hazel, willow, aspen, birch, hawthorn, alder, cherry and many more. Over a number of public planting days, a truly wonderful array of local people helped us plant over 5,000 trees in just a few weeks. It was our first true experience of ‘community coming together’ and inspired us for what else becomes possible when likeminded folk combine forces for the common good.

Tallis Wood today is a space where people gather for all sorts of different reasons. Whether it’s for adult wellbeing courses, Forest School sessions, women and men’s circles, mindfulness workshops, yoga classes, or simply a social get-together around a fire with friends, Tallis Wood is a welcoming place for all.

To find out more, click on the FAQs below, and please get in touch here, if you have any further questions.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • £24 (£20 + VAT) for half a day (up to 4 hrs)

    £48 (£40 + VAT) for a whole day (up to 8hrs)

    £36 (£30 + VAT) for afternoon/evening hire (see below)

    £60 (£50 + VAT) for whole day/evening hire (see below)

    (We allow half an hour for setting up and clearing up before and after each session)

    Time slots available*:

    9am - 1pm

    2 - 6pm

    7 - 11pm

    2 - 11pm (special afternoon/evening rate)

    9am - 11pm (special day/evening rate)

    *Please contact us if you would like different timings to the above

  • On site you will find:

    ~ 10 acres of native broadleaf woodland for you to explore

    ~ 20ft timber frame, semi open-sided roundhouse, with internal fire pit (with removable cover)

    ~ outdoor fire pit with bench seating around it

    ~ extra benches

    ~ running water, suitable for drinking

    ~ compost toilet

    ~ in-wood parking for up to 4 cars, plus extra space along track

  • When you hire Tallis Wood, you have exclusive access to the main glade, roundhouse, indoor and outdoor fire pits, compost toilet and parking area.

    You’re also welcome to use the wider woodland while you're here, but unfortunately, we can not guarantee that other people will not occasionally wander through that.

  • ~ Fire wood. If you wish to have a fire while you are here, you will need to bring your own wood. Please do not help yourself to any other wood on site, as this belongs to other individuals and groups.

    ~ Access to any sheds, containers, or tools on site. These all belong to other groups.

    ~ Whilst we have Public Liability Insurance for the farm as a whole, and a general Risk Assessment for Tallis Wood, if you will be carrying out any activities that pose a significant risk, you will need to have your own Risk Assessment and insurance, to cover any accidents.

  • You can find Tom’s phone number, along with the farm email and postal addresses at the bottom of this page.

    Alternatively, you can reach out to us via our contact page. We aim to respond quickly—usually within 1-2 business days.

  • Payment is requested on booking and your booking is not secured until payment is received.

    Unfortunately, a booking can only be refunded with a month’s notice OR due to an emergency. We try to be as understanding as we can, whilst also needing to ensure we are able to cover our own costs.

    If we have not met you before, we generally like to arrange to meet you on site to show you around before you are able to make a booking. We just like to know who will be using our lovely woodland, and for you to know us too!

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Aerial view of a lush green forested area with a road curving through it, and houses with greenhouses and farmland in the background.
Wooden benches arranged around a fire pit with brick border in an outdoor setting with soil and trees in the background.
A wooded outdoor area with logs arranged in a circle around a fire pit, a wooden shelter with a sloping roof, a small wooden shed, and a dog near the shelter, surrounded by green trees.