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Summer of Play: Water Wonders spotter trail

Dive into the wonderful world of water this summer with a free spotter trail with a splashing twist! Join us at Hare Hill to discover more about the wonder that is water.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

'Where does it come from, where does it go, explore the journey of H2O!' Go with the flow and follow the self-led trail though the gardens at Hare Hill. People and nature need water to survive, so how can we be guardians of the water and look after and protect it? Find out more on a wander to ponder about the wonders of water!

Summer of Play is sponsored by Starling Bank.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Most activities suitable for children ages 3+

Meeting point

Self-led trail starts near the Welcome Building in the main car park. Trail sheet not required. Look out for the handy hint boards to help guide your watery adventure.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the weather on the day and be prepared for all weather conditions. Sturdy footwear is advisable when exploring the gardens.

Accessibility

Blue Badge parking. Accessible toilet. Step-free route around garden with level paths. Manual wheelchair and powered mobility Tramper vehicle available to borrow.

Other

Self-led trail with different activity points around the Wooded and Walled Gardens of Hare Hill. Free trail but normal admission charges apply to help support our conservation work in the gardens and improving the water habitats across the land in our care for nature and for people. No need to book. There is no cafe/tearoom at Hare Hill but picnics are welcome. Tea/coffee and light snacks available to takeaway from the Welcome Building. Please take all litter home with you.

Contact info

Hare Hill Welcome Building

Upcoming events

Nature Packs 

Be a nature detective for the day and let your imagination run wild when you borrow one of our free Nature Packs from the Welcome Building.

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on
11 Feb to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 147 other dates or times

Easter adventures at Hare Hill 

Join us at Hare Hill this spring and have an Easter adventure in nature. Our Easter trail runs Wed - Sun and Easter Monday, from Saturday 28 March - Sunday 12 April, 10.30am - 4.30pm and booking is not required.

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on
28 Mar to 12 Apr 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 12 other dates or times

May half term: Buzzy Bee spotter trail 

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on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 10:30 to 16:30+ 7 other dates or times

Folksy Theatre present: A Midsummer Night's Dream 

This summer, join Folksy Theatre for a breathtaking open-air performance of William Shakespeare’s beloved comedy, A Midsummer Night’s Dream.

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on
16 Aug 2026
at 19:00 to 21:30