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.
Upcoming events
Feathers and Flowers: A Gouache Journey with Chaffinches and Blossoms
Join Rose-Marie MJ for a creative gouache workshop where you’ll learn techniques and will capture a much-loved chaffinch perched on a cherry blossom branch. Unleash your creativity, explore gouache techniques and bring nature to life on canvas!
Moth Morning
Would you like to learn more about moths and see some of these amazing creatures in the light of day? Take part in a free moth morning at Tinkley Gate as we uncover the traps from the night before.
Storytelling for Under 5s
Spark little imaginations with free storytelling fun every Monday at Tinkley Gate!
Taster Dowsing Workshop
Join Andrew and Barbara at Tinkley Gate for a free dowsing taster as they delve deeper into the ancient practice of dowsing. Make up your own mind whether it is science or fiction!