Storytime and Nature Connection for Families, Tue 17 Feb, 10am and 11.15am
This February Half Term, join us for a storytelling session of 'The Forest’s Secret: Helping Children Discover the Magic of Nature' along with simple guided techniques to re-connect with nature in our Rose Garden.
- Booking essential
Nigel Grimes reads his new children’s book and guides families with useful techniques to embrace nature and get all its benefits in 45-minute sessions around the rose garden. Ages 5+.
Book Info: The Forest’s Secret: Helping Children Discover the Magic of Nature is the first UK-originated children’s picture book to integrate forest bathing, sensory mindfulness, and research-backed wellbeing guidance in one accessible, story-led and activities format.
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Adult | £6.00 |
| Child | £6.00 |
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| Family (1A + 1C) | £10.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Suitability
Suitable for age 5+
- Meeting point
Meet at the Snuff Mill Bridge.
- What to bring and wear
Wear weather appropriate clothing. Bring your own picnic blanket or yoga mat for sitting on. Parts of this activity will take place outside.
- Accessibility
All areas will be accessible.
Upcoming events
Orchard Wassail Celebration with Black Swan Border Morris - Sat 24 Jan, 1.30pm-4pm SOLD OUT
Join us for a lively orchard celebration filled with music, song and blessing. Make your own wassail headdress, enjoy live fiddle and accordion, sip warm spiced cider and watch the Black Swan Border Morris dance at 3pm for the orchard’s good health.
Park Explorers for under 5s term time on Mondays
Our Park Explorers group is for children aged 2-5 years old and their parents/carers. Together we learn about the natural world around us, with a different outdoor theme each week.
Queer Botanical Drawing Workshop, Sat 7 Feb, 1-4pm
Explore nature and queerness through botanical drawing with artist Edward Luke Thrush for LGBTQ+ History Month. Suitable for all abilities.
Queer Ecology Talk & Guided Walk, Sun 8 Feb 11am-12.30pm
This LGBTQ+ History Month, join nature educator Abi to learn about queerness in nature and in the park’s flora with a lecture followed by a guided nature walk around the park.