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Family Stream Dipping

Bring the whole family to Hughenden Manor to learn about the minibeasts which live in the Hughenden Stream, a globally rare chalk stream.

  • Booking essential
  • Free event (admission applies)

The session will be led by staff from the Chilterns Chalk Streams Project. They will supply the nets and all the other equipment you need.

Wear wellies and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit wet

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Booking details

Call 07385 949217

Suitability

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at 10.00am next to car park of St Michael and All Angels Church, Hughenden.

What to bring and wear

Wear wellies and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit wet.

Contact info

Chilterns National Landscape

Upcoming events

Ink, pens and paintbrushes; writing history at Hughenden 

Our new exhibition at Hughenden Manor, will look at the long and impactful use of pens and paintbrushes at Hughenden from Disraeli's influence to the significant work of World War II mapmakers.

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6 May to 31 May 2026
at 11:00 to 16:30+ 25 other dates or times

Family “Dragon Eye Note Book” Workshop 

Unleash your imagination at this Dragon Eye Notebook polymer clay workshop. In this hands-on creative session, you’ll design and build a fantasy dragon eye directly onto a hardback notebook, transforming it into a truly unique, magical journal.

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10 May 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30

"Beneath The Willows” Painting Workshop 

Join Michelle from Easely Does It for a relaxed, beginner-friendly acrylic painting workshop in High Wycombe, set within the beautiful surroundings of Hughenden Estate, Buckinghamshire.

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16 May 2026
at 10:30 to 13:00

Family “Earth Rise” Book Nook Workshop 

This hands-on family craft workshop is inspired by the iconic image of the Earth rising above the Moon and is perfect for children and adults who love space, creativity, and making things together

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17 May 2026
at 10:30 to 12:30