What's on at Colby Woodland Garden
Big Butterfly Count
Pick up an ID sheet from reception or download the Big Butterfly Count app and find your favourite spot in the wildflower meadow to sit and count the different butterflies and moths that flutter past. Top tips It only takes 15 minutes and...
Fri 20 Jul 2018
+ 21 other dates
10:00-17:00
Colby parkrun
Join in with the Colby parkrun; the free sporting event takes place every Saturday at 9am.
Sat 21 Jul 2018
+ 23 other dates
09:00-10:00
Bushcraft basics
Head to the woods for a bushcraft survival session with our expert guide, Chris Harvey-Jones. From fire lighting to den building, there's lots to learn if you want to be an outdoor explorer! We're running three sessions on 23 July and 14...
Mon 23 Jul 2018
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10:30-11:30
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Bug hunts (self-led)
Tick off number 31 of our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ outdoor adventures!
Tue 24 Jul 2018
+ 6 other dates
10:00-16:00
Pond safaris with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
In partnership with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, get up close and personal with the fascinating wildlife in Colby Woodland Garden's ponds and streams. Hands-on activities and family fun.
Thu 26 Jul 2018
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11:00-15:30
Colby twilight walks
Visit Colby at twilight and see the woodland garden in a whole different light. Go on a guided walk to see the bats and beasties that enjoy this special place at night.
Fri 27 Jul 2018
20:00-22:00
Colby Dreamcatchers
Join us in the beautiful wildflower meadow to make your very own handmade dreamcatcher using natural materials found at Colby such as dogwood and willow.
Tue 31 Jul 2018
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11:00-14:00
Colby explorer trail
Go on an expedition at Colby as you tackle our explorer trail. During your quest, you'll trek through woodland and our wildflower meadow as you search for the resident wildlife. Complete the trail and you'll be rewarded with a victory prize!
Wed 01 Aug 2018
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10:00-16:00
50 things fun at Colby Woodland Garden
Pick up a play kit and venture through the wildflower meadow to our streams and ponds. See what lies beneath with pond dipping in our underwater worlds and battle it out with pooh sticks.
Wed 01 Aug 2018
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10:00-17:00
Twilight walks with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park
Discover beautiful Colby Woodland Garden in the evening. In partnership with Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, these evening walks invite you to explore a familiar place at the end of the day. What will emerge as dusk falls? Learn about the...
Wed 01 Aug 2018
20:00-21:30
Snail racing
Find our snail race station in the wildflower meadow; carefully pick your contestants and start the competition! Cheering them on might take a while...but that's what makes it so fun when they do reach the finish line. Plus you'll get to tick...
Thu 02 Aug 2018
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11:00-16:00
Guided pond dipping
Pick up a play kit and venture through the wildflower meadow to our streams and ponds. See what lies beneath with pond dipping in our underwater worlds. A guided hands-on activity, great fun for the whole family.
Tue 07 Aug 2018
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11:00-12:00
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If these woods could talk: guided history walks
Join us for a guided tour about the hidden history of Colby Woodland Garden and Colby Estate. Uncover the stories behind the landscape; from war and mining to scandals and murder.
Sat 18 Aug 2018
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11:00-12:30
Fossil and bone hunt
Join us for fossil and bone hunting fun and tick off number 26 of our 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾ outdoor adventures! Find a clay stone and use a little chisel and brush to excavate your very own little fossil, bone or mini skeleton...
Tue 28 Aug 2018
11:00-14:00
Seed gathering Sunday
Join our head gardener at Colby and learn about the woodland's collection of trees and their seeds. As part of the guided session, you'll also be able to gather and plant a seed of your own to take home and nurture!
Sun 16 Sep 2018
10:30-12:30
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Apple Day celebrations
Celebrate all things apple at Colby! Join us for a guided walk to our newly planted orchard of Welsh apple varieties or just enjoy some apple-inspired produce at the Bothy Tea-room.
Sun 21 Oct 2018
13:00-16:00
Build Colby's wicker man
Throughout half-term we invite you to get crafty to help us build a wicker man for the wildflower meadow. The creation will be on display at Colby in October, concluding with a bonfire celebration on 4 November.
Sat 27 Oct 2018
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10:00-16:00
Hallowe'en: wicker man workshop and campfire cooking
This Hallowe'en, we're swapping lantern making for willow weaving! Get hands-on with our workshop and create your very own wicker man to take home. Afterwards, warm up with our cooking on a campfire session.
Wed 31 Oct 2018
10:30-12:30
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Wicker man bonfire
Join us for a bonfire celebration in the wildflower meadow as we burn Colby's wicker man. Stay warm with refreshments from our friends at the Bothy Tea-room.
Sun 04 Nov 2018
17:00-19:00
Colby's Winter Fair
Get festive and start your Christmas shopping with us at the annual winter fair. Have a browse and enjoy a range of stalls offering local art, craft and homemade goods.
Sat 17 Nov 2018
+ 1 other date
10:00-16:00