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Books and bugs with Stacey Bone: February half term at Crook Hall Gardens

Celebrate World Book Day with nature-inspired story time, crafts and even bug yoga.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Join local author Stacey Bone for a family-friendly event that will spark your imagination and creativity. Activities include:

- Design your own bug character mask (ongoing activity, drop in).

- Join Stacey for story time sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am and 12.30pm.

- Wiggle like a worm and stretch like a snail at bug yoga (ongoing activity, drop in).

Stacey Bone is an illustrator and nature enthusiast from the North East of England, drawing inspiration from the beauty of wildlife and the great outdoors.

Free with normal garden admission. No need to book in advance but activities will be first come, first served if the room is too busy.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

The location of this activity is weather dependent. Please ask at admission on the day.

What to bring and wear

Weather appropriate clothing and shoes are recommended.

Accessibility

Winding, narrow or uneven paths make some areas inaccessible to wheelchair users. Level access from the car park; from there, access to the main garden area is via an incline. Benches located around the site. Accessible toilet with baby changing facilities in the café. We'd strongly advise referring to our full access statement on our website before visiting in a wheelchair.

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