Skip to content
Skip to content

Meadow Mania Part 2: Sketching Wildflowers

Join local artist David Hawkes to sketch wildflowers in the meadow.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Sketch the wildflowers growing in the meadows at Acorn Bank. With David’s support and guidance you can take home an artistic memory of your day. This is an opportunity to explore part of the estate not usually open for visitors.

On this date, Meadow Mania Part 1: British Native Meadow Species is in the morning with Nature Conservation Advisor, Chloe Lumsdon, and is followed in the afternoon by this session (Meadow Mania Part 2) with David Hawkes. If you would like to attend both sessions please book your ticket for each separately.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

Check admission prices

The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome but should be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at the Shepherds Hut.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear, and depending on the forecast, waterproof clothing!

Accessibility

The footpath to the meadows is unsurfaced and crosses parkland with some steep gradients.

Upcoming events

Event

Herb Garden Tours 

Hear the stories of the Acorn Bank Herb collection.

Event summary

on
18 May to 17 Aug 2025
at
12:00 to 13:00
+ 17 other dates or times
Event

Vintage book sale 

Pop into our second-hand bookshop where, for a few weekends only, there'll be a selection of rare and vintage books for sale.

Event summary

on
24 May to 26 May 2025
at
10:30 to 16:00
+ 2 other dates or times
Event

Foraging Courses 

Learn about all things foraging with Wild Food UK.

Event summary

on
24 May to 13 Jun 2025
at
11:00 to 14:30
+ 1 other date or time
Event

Industrial Heritage Tours 

Discover the echoes of Acorn Bank's hidden industrial past in the woods.

Event summary

on
30 May to 26 Jul 2025
at
12:00 to 13:30
+ 5 other dates or times