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Moth night at Crook Hall Gardens

Meet some of our nocturnal wildlife.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Join Jason the ranger to find and identify the gardens' moth population, helping to build a picture of nature in Durham.

Drop by and stay for the whole evening, or just a little while - whatever suits you.

This event is free. Donations are very welcome and will go directly towards caring for Crook Hall Gardens and its wildlife.

Times

The basics

Suitability

Suitable for ages 8+. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet in the Crook Hall Gardens car park.

What to bring and wear

Wrap up warm. Sturdy footwear advised.

Accessibility

This event includes a short walk through the gardens. Parts of the gardens can be accessed in a wheelchair. 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. If you have any questions about access, please get in contact.

Other

Please note, finding moths is dependent on the right conditions; this event may be cancelled at short notice due to adverse weather.

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