Get closer to nature at Felbrigg

Mother and daughter building a den in the woods

Get to know a tree, build a den, or make friends with a bug. Take part in 50 things to do before you're 11¾ on your next visit to Felbrigg.

Take your family on a nature adventure on the Felbrigg estate. We've got tracker packs to borrow daily which contain all the things you need to inspire you, as well as special events throughout the year to get everyone involved. 

 

Felbrigg estate at sunset

No. 27 Go stargazing 

Join us at sunset to see what is stirring as darkness descends. Muntjac and Roe Deer come out of hiding and the stars can be spectacular on a clear night. Going on a nature walk at night and Go stargazing are two of the 50 things to do before you're 11 and ¾!

Bug hunting - one of the 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4

No. 31 Make friends with a bug 

We'll be heading to the woods to hunt for creepy crawlies. Felbrigg is home to an astounding array of bugs, beetles, spiders, centipedes, grasshoppers and all manner of other minibeasts.

Join us on a bat walk

No. 40 Go on a nature walk at night 

Explore the world of bats as we take a stroll around the estate as night falls. Learn about these fascinating mammals and listen to them with the help of a bat detector.

A young family bird watching

No. 44 Watch a bird 

Join us as we explore the different habitats at Felbrigg to see what birds are about. Have a go with our spotting scope and make a bird feeder to take away.

 

Top self-led activites

No. 1 Get to know a tree

Felbrigg has a huge variety of trees, which one is your favourite? Feel the bark and look at the different leaves. You might even be able to look through some of them!

No. 4 Build a den

Head up our Victory V walk and you will come across Felbrigg's den building area. Can you build a den that would survive the British summer?

Den building in the woods
Den building Killerton Devon
Den building in the woods

No. 30 Go on a scavenger hunt

Walk around the estate and see what you can find. Make sure you only pick things off the ground that have already fallen down! Take your findings home if you like, or pop them in one of our 'cabinets of curiosity', dotted around the estate.

No. 33 Go cloud watching

Take a moment to enjoy your surroundings and look into the sky. What shapes can you make out with the clouds?

No. 50 Take a friend on a nature adventure

Getting involved with nature is even more fun with friends!