Summer of Play: Mini-beasts and Forest Detective walks
This summer, join us for fun, hands-on nature walks featuring bug hunting, bird spotting, tree ID, and more. Book your ticket for wild woodland adventures now.
- Booking essential
- Admission applies
Calling all explorers and nature enthusiasts. Join us on adventure with exciting, hands-on activities designed to connect children with the natural world.
Parents and guardians are encouraged to join in on the fun and help discover the wonders of nature.
Join us each Monday of the summer holidays:
Mini-beasties - 5 years & under: 10-11am A fun, guided walk with nature and bird spotting, followed by a woodland bug hunt using magnifying glasses and bug pots.
Nature explorers - 2-12 years old: 12pm-1pm A wild walk with bird watching, bug hunting, and building your own bug hotel - activities for all ages. Forest Detectives - 6-12 year olds: 2pm-3pm A guided walk with tree ID, bark rubbing, bug hunting, and exploring small mammal footprints.
Tickets £3 per child (2-12 years old) with an accompanying adult per child. The standard entry to Kingston Lacy applies and is not included in this ticket. See 'Visitor Information - Prices' on the website for information. Spaces are limited.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Child with 1 accompanying adult | £3.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for children aged 2-12
- Meeting point
Meet our bug-tastic volunteers in the Kitchen Garden, approx. 15 walk from visitor reception. Mini-beasties - 10am Nature explorers - 12.30pm Forest Detectives - 2.30pm
- What to bring and wear
Please wear suitable clothing for the weather, with good footwear as you will be exploring grassy areas and woodland paths. If it's wet, have wellies and raincoats at the ready.
- Accessibility
This event includes a range of pathways from gravel, grass and woodland floor. If you have accessibility needs and would like to attend this event, please call 01202 883402, or email kingstonlacy@nationaltrust.org.uk to discuss further.
- Other
Each nature session last for up to 1 hour. Parental supervision required at all times. The standard entry to Kingston Lacy applies and is not included in this ticket.
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