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Festival of Blossom: Blooming Blossom Family Session

A creative, hands-on family session celebrating the Festival of Blossom with the team from Wild Minds.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Listen to blossom folklore and seasonal stories, have a go at mixing nature potions using petals, water and imagination, and get creative making blossom-inspired art and mandalas.

The session encourages you to engage in gentle family mindfulness and observe the little details in nature.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

Ticket typeTicket category
All Per family - max. 4 people, up to 2 adults.£12.50
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The basics

Booking details

Call 01332863822

Suitability

Most suitable for children aged 5-11. Under 18s must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at the Ticket Office.

What to bring and wear

Please dress appropriately for the weather - bring a hat & sunscreen if necessary. All participants should bring a drink. All materials/resources will be provided.

Accessibility

Toilets are available in the stableyards and gardens. The session includes a short, slow walk with periods of stopping throughout. The walk follows level pathways made of compacted gravel, earth and flagstones with some mown grass paths around the orchard. Paths are uneven in places with some slopes.

Other

Assistance dogs only.

Contact info

Wild Minds

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