Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden Trail
Saturday 14 February - Sunday 8 March. Join Ben & friends on a family trail round the garden. Normal admission applies. Free trail.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Ben loves flowers and butterflies so when his friends Worm & Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work. This trail follows the book of the same name written by Kate Petty and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. The book is published by Nosy Crow in collaboration with the National Trust. The book is for sale in our shop.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Meeting point
Meet at the Visitor Reception Kiosk - the adventure begins there!
- What to bring and wear
Bring your coat, layers if it's chilly and some good wellies - just in case there are muddy puddles to splash in!
- Accessibility
We have made sure this route is wheelchair/pushchair accessible.
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