Adventures in nature at Oxburgh Hall

Adventures in nature this Easter

Join us for an adventure in nature at Oxburgh Hall. Discover our family-friendly trail with fun activities for you to do along the way. Complete the trail and earn your chocolate reward at the end.

Spring adventures in nature

Running until May 6th 2021, please check back closer to the half term holidays for our latest trail. 

Peek around a pond, hide like a mouse and be a bug's eyes on our adventure in nature trail which takes you through the gardens at Oxburgh Hall. Pick up your pack and get exploring! Each pack contains everything you need for your adventure and includes an activity sheet and pencil. At the end of the trail adventurers can pick up their chocolate egg, or allergen free, reward. Ready, set, spring!

Before visiting, please check local and national government guidance on travelling. By taking part in our spring adventures in nature, you’re making a difference to the places you love, so thank you.

 

Path leading to the pretty kitchen garden

Visiting Oxburgh: What you need to know  

Plan your day and make the most of your visit to Oxburgh.

Please book ahead before visiting  

The gardens, parkland, bookshop and Pantry Café are open daily. The hall is currently closed for your safety whilst we do some investigative work above our show rooms. Please check opening times before you visit. We've introduced advance booking to keep everyone safe and maintain social distancing. For visits from 12 July you won't need to book. For this weekend booking is recommended to guarantee entry.

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Can't visit us this spring?

If you're unable to travel this year to see us, there's plenty of fun still to be had in your local area or at home. Why not try these nature-themed activities at home?

Nature craft activities for kids

Blackbird, North Yorkshire Moors

How to make cardboard binoculars 

Make these ‘binoculars’ to help spot birds from your window, garden or while out on a walk. They're easy to create and will help little ones to pick out and enjoy the birds around them.

Blue tit chicks in nesting box at Ravenscar, Yorkshire

How to make a nest materials box 

Families can help birds make their nests by collecting materials they like to use. You can put these in a box, place it outside and watch birds take items to add to their homes.

Robin in the garden at Scotney Castle, Kent

How to make bird feeders 

Make these simple feeders to attract hungry birds for breakfast, lunch and tea, using an apple or kebab sticks. If you can, hang them within sight of a window so that kids can watch birds visiting their home-made creations.