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May Half Term: Nature Explorer Crafts

Join in with a free craft activity this May half term, ready to explore the wildlife at Woodchester. Drop by the Barn at Tinkley Gate between 11am and 3pm to enjoy one or all of our free Nature explorer crafts.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Become a Nature explorer this May half term with a range of crafts to gear you up for your next adventure at Tinkley Gate.

Will you design a pair of cardboard 'binoculars' to help you spot all the wildlife of Woodchester Park?

Or maybe build a 'Nature notebook' to fill with your sketches and finds!

You could decorate a wildlife mask to become one with Nature while you explore!

Head out on a walk in the Park, or take your creations home with you to embark on your own adventure.

Pop along to the Barn at Tinkley Gate, from Monday to Thursday of May half term to try one or all of the free Nature explorer crafts.

Times

The basics

Suitability

This event is great for children and families, though everyone is welcome.

Meeting point

Meet in the barn area, round the back of Tinkley Gate Café. The main carpark is less than 200m from the cafe entrance: Tinkley Gate Carpark TInkley Lane Nympsfield GL10 3UH

What to bring and wear

The barn area is covered but open on one side so please wear clothing suitable for the weather.

Accessibility

Tinkley Gate Carpark has accessible parking spaces where blue badge holders park for free and a drop-off zone in front of the cafe front door. The cafe has a power assisted front door and an accessible toilet. For more information on accessibility at Tinkley Gate visit the access article: "accessibility at Woodchester Park," available on our webpage.

Other

Tinkley Gate National Trust Carpark can be found at what3words:///confident.request.certified Parking is free for members, £4 for non-members.

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