Snowdrop Secrets & Strange Names: February Half Term
Explore the gardens and discover wonderfully unusual names of snowdrops.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Did you know that some snowdrops have wonderfully unusual names? As you explore the trail, discover snowdrops with names inspired by the natural world. At each stop, learn a fascinating snowdrop fact and take on a fun family challenge inspired by its name!
Can you waddle like a penguin, curl up like a hedgehog, or balance as carefully as a tiny snowdrop in the breeze? Collect clues, complete the actions, and uncover the stories behind these remarkable winter blooms.
Perfect for curious minds and active explorers, this family-friendly trail is a fun way to celebrate the beauty and variety of snowdrops while learning something new along the way.
Suitable for all ages. Bring your sense of adventure and get ready to move, discover, and play!
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
The activity stations will be through the garden which has some several inclines along gravel and bark paths. All accessible for pushchairs.
- Meeting point
Find out about the trail at Visitor Reception
- Suitability for children
Everyone is welcome.
- What to bring and wear
Dress for the great outdoors
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