Our COUNTRYSIDE 2011 Event Directory features all sorts of wonderful woodland activities and events. Here are more bright ideas for making the most of your time in the woods.

Visit Farley Farm House on Sunday June 6th 2011 and take a tour of the home of the Surrealists Lee Miller and Roland Penrose, enjoy the scuplture garden with great views of the South Downs. In Farleys Barn Gallery adjacent to the house is a free exhibition of works by local artists.

You’re still in for a treat. There’s plenty going on in the glorious gardens of South East England between now and 13th June.

The Woodcraft School at Midhurst runs year-long bushcraft instructors courses. As part of Countryside 2011, you are invited to be ‘guinea pigs’ for the day, learning a range of bushcraft skills. Midhurst, West Sussex. June 10-12

Discover the history, folklore and medicinal properties of plants growing in Kent, with Herb Walks at Chilham with local practicing Medical Herbalist Milena Moore.

The COUNTRYSIDE 2011 Event Directory has over 700 choices – many of them are free!

In the cool cover of the woodlands, bluebells are still in flower. Here’s where to catch their final flourish.

A two mile walk across peaceful Oxfordshire fields will uncover of a turbulent past. As special walk organised by Battlefield Trust on Sunday 6th June, tells the tale of June 1643 when these same fields were the site of fierce fighting.

One of the best ways to discover the Hamble Valley on Hampshire’s coastline is to walk the self-guided Strawberry Trail taking in beautiful countryside and the attractions on the Hamble pennisular.

Evening walks to detect bats and badgers are proving very popular. Make sure you book your place.

Writer Gilly Smith and Jed Novick are opening the paddock for a summer camp for writers and would be writers of all ages on the weekend of June 5/6th.

The Chiltern Way circular walking route is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a programme of guided walks exploring wonderful scenery and pretty Chiltern villages.

Enjoy hands-on science and discovery among the domes and telescopes of a world famous astronomical observatory within the grounds of beautiful Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex.

Boat trips, marching bands, Morris men and more. Welcome to club! The Open Day at the Thames Motor Yacht Club is all about introducing new people to the joys of boating as part of Discover your River Thames 2011.

The Oxfordshire Museum at Woodstock is celebrating its megalosaur’s first birthday from 11am – 4pm – admission is free.

Russell Crowe stars as Robin Hood in Sir Ridley Scott’s new adaptation of the famous tale which opens at cinemas this week. Filmed in the Ashridge estate you can explore this lovely location during COUNTRYSIDE 2011!

Every year, some 10,000 people gather to celebrate this versatile local crop with an action-packed day of food and fun, music and dance. A fabulous FREE day out for all the family!

The Isle of Wight Walking Festival is in full swing from now until 23rd May, with over 300 walks to choose from.

If you fancy seeing the world from a new angle take to the air and experience the sport of gliding, perfect for getting a new view of the countryside.

Visit wind and watermills opening on 8th & 9th May in a celebration of the UK’s milling heritage.

Don’t miss the start of ARTSPACE 2011 with all the excitement of 20 years to celebrate. This amazing annual art exhibition opens this weekend, Saturday 8 May at 2pm and then daily until Bank Holiday Monday 31 May.

There are plenty of activities planned in the South East region this bank holiday weekend from rock pooling to exploring ancient English woodland.