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'Wonder World: Earth' Children's Trail

Discover what's going on underground on this fun family trail, created in partnership with children's publisher Nosy Crow.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Delve down into the muddy earth and you'll find a whole world bursting with life.

Designed with Nosy Crow, this family trail will take you along the Holeslack accessible trail where you'll learn all about the magical, marvellous world of soil.

Brought to you by kind permission of the publisher, Nosy Crow. Text © Ben Lerwill 2025, Illustrations © Xuan Le 2025

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Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children are most welcome.

Meeting point

Begin at the Visitor Centre, where you can pick up a trail map.

What to bring and wear

We recommend sturdy footwear and clothes you don't mind potentially getting a bit muddy.

Accessibility

This is an accessible route, suitable for buggies, prams, Trampers, wheelchairs and visitors with reduced mobility.

Upcoming events

World Wetland Day: Guided Walk to Park End Moss 

Clear the cobwebs with a winter walk to Park End wetland as we celebrate World Wetland Day.

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on
2 Feb 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00

Daughters of the Soil 

Discover documentary photographer Joanne Coates's powerful exhibition about women in agriculture in Holeslack barn.

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on
14 Feb to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 260 other dates or times

Soil at Sizergh exhibition 

Head to the Great Barn to see an exhibition from a creative collective of artists, inspired by soil.

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on
14 Feb to 1 Nov 2026
at 10:30 to 16:00+ 260 other dates or times

Hawfinch Watch 

Wrap up warm and join our expert Ranger Rob for a chance to spot a hawfinch at first light.

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on
6 Mar to 27 Mar 2026
at 08:00 to 10:00+ 3 other dates or times