For families

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One fun day out with oodles of ideas for all ages

50 things ...

50 things to do

Help get children excited about the outdoors.

We love...

  • hunting for bugs
  • building dens
  • making a grass trumpet
  • looking inside trees
  • running around in the rain

Find out more on the 50 things website.

Bugs and butterflies galore

Hunting for bugs! © E Bruce

Hunting for bugs!

© E Bruce

24 July, 11am and 2pm

Spend the day helping us survey as many bugs and butterflies around Anglesey Abbey as we can. Staff will help you identify your finds, with bug pots and sweep nets in abundance. Discover the best techniques for bug hunting and and maybe even hold a scary beast.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)

 

Pond dipping

What will you find in your net © NTPL/Rod Edwards

What will you find in your net

© NTPL/Rod Edwards

31 July, 11am and 2pm

Drop in pond dip session with staff support, see if you can catch a fish whilst you discover what's in our pond.

Free event (Normal admission applies)

Birds and moths day

Ready for bird watching and moth trapping © Nick Daly

Ready for bird watching and moth trapping

© Nick Daly

7 August, 11am and 2pm

Birds and moths day: find out all about these flying creatures small and large through bird watching and moth trapping.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)

Den Building

The Wildlife Discovery Area is the perfect place for building dens © 361 Photography

The Wildlife Discovery Area is the perfect place for building dens

© 361 Photography

14 and 28 August, 11am and 2pm

Find out how to build the best dens with help from our Community Rangers.

Free event (normal admission rates apply)

All things stick

See what you can do with sticks © J Pinnock

See what you can do with sticks

© J Pinnock

21 August, 11am and 2pm

Find out how much fun you can have with sticks from making trails to creating homes for wild animals.

Eating in or out?

  • The restaurant offers a wide variety of home cooked meals and snacks
  • Children can make up their own lunchbox
  • High chairs and bottle warming are available
  • We have colouring sets, stories and food games to keep young ones busy
  • We have a picnic area through the restaurant or ...
  • ... find a shady spot in the garden if the sun is shining

We love ....

  • Drawing wildlife sightings with the art packs
  • Making a memory stick in the wild wood
  • Being a pirate and setting sail in the tree boathouse
  • Spying on bugs and hearing birds sing
  • Setting out on an adventure with a special activity pack

Inspiration Station

  • Our Inspiration Station is shaped like a pine cone
  • Look out for it somewhere in reception
  • Pick up a family activity pack to help you explore the bug world
  • ... or uncover mythical beasts and Greek gods amongst the statues
  • Choose gadgets and art materials to start your journey of discovery