What's On at Hardcastle Crags
Fungi in the forest
Expand your knowledge of local fungi and find out the difference between an earth ball and a common puffball; a shaggy ink cap and a crimson wax cap.
Sat 21 Sep 2019
+ 1 other date
10:00-13:00
Guided Walk: Packhorse Trails Walk
Walk on ancient packhorse trails around Hardcastle Crags
Sat 28 Sep 2019
10:00-14:00
The Grimm Forest - An illustrated fairy-tale wood.
Discover an indoor forest of storytelling trees at Gibson Mill. The Grimm Forest is an exhibition of eleven tree sculptures with hand coloured images, inspired by stories collected by the brothers Grimm.
Sun 29 Sep 2019
+ 102 other dates
11:00-16:00
Hardcastle Crags Wedding Showcase - Save the date - Gibson Mill
Come with your family and friends on a walk through the beautiful woodland. We will be showcasing an evening setup at the mill and will give you the opportunity to meet the team and imagine what you could do with the space.
Thu 03 Oct 2019
17:30-19:30
Guided Walk: High Brown Knoll
An opportunity to catch the late Autumn colours as we climb through the majestic beeches of Pecket Well Clough onto wild moorland of High Brown Knoll. Then to Lumb falls and returning down the delightful Crimsworth Valley.
Sat 26 Oct 2019
10:00-14:00
Wild art - 50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4
Using the natural resources falling from the trees, create your very own Leaf lantern.
Mon 28 Oct 2019
12:00-15:00
A New Leaf - a woodland walk with storytelling and song, by Brian Acton
One day, a mysterious and beautiful new leaf arrives, but the leaf is not all it appears to be!
Tue 29 Oct 2019
12:30-14:00
+ other times
Wild Wednesday's - Help the Rangers
The outdoor team at Hardcastle Crags invite you to roll up your sleeves, become rangers for an afternoon and help us give nature a helping hand.
Wed 30 Oct 2019
12:00-15:00
Mini broomstick making - Wild art - 50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4
Using the natural resources from the woodland, come along and create your very own mini broomstick.
Thu 31 Oct 2019
12:00-15:00
Leaf Labyrinth - Wild art - 50 Things to do before you're 11 3/4
Lets gather as many leaves as possible and create a huge Leaf Labyrinth
Fri 01 Nov 2019
12:00-15:00
Christmas wreath making
Take some time out with friends and loved ones to create something beautiful for your home.
Sat 30 Nov 2019
+ 1 other date
11:00-13:00
Christmas cook on a campfire - 50 things to do before you're 11 ¾
Join us for a seasonal take on this popular activity with a trail through the woods, hot chocolate and a few surprises along the way.
Sat 14 Dec 2019
+ 1 other date
12:00-14:00
Guided walk - winter tree I.D
Do you know your birch from your beech or an ash from your alder? Join us for a walk with a difference this winter.
Sat 25 Jan 2020
12:00-15:00
Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt
The popular Cadbury Easter Egg Hunt returns for another year.
Sat 11 Apr 2020
+ 2 other dates
11:00-15:00