Summer of Play: Minibeast Safari
Spot, learn and explore your way through this new Minibeast Safari to see how many fascinating insects you can find amongst the formal gardens. Suitable for children aged 4-12.
- Booking advisable
- Free event (admission applies)
When you enter the Hardwick gardens it’s clear to see they’re teeming with life from the delicate butterflies enjoying the colourful blooms to the buzzing of bees on their mission to collect pollen for their hive.
This brand new Minibeast Safari encourages kids to view the gardens through a different lens and look deeper into the natural world around us, whilst also learning about how each creature plays their part in the wider ecosystem.
This event is a free event, House and Garden ticket required for non-members of the National Trust. Adult supervision required for all ages 4-12.
Please sign up upon arrival at Visitor Reception on the day. Limited spots available.
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Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
Please sign up upon arrival at Visitor Reception on the day. Limited spots available.
- Suitability
This Minibeast Safari is suitable for ages 4-12.
- Meeting point
Please meet at the entry point to the gardens in the Stableyard, next to the blue sentry box.
- What to bring and wear
Please bring with along some curious minds! - And please dress for the Great British weather as this event takes place outdoors.
- Accessibility
This Minibeast Safari will take place in the gardens, there is level access with some ramped access to certain areas. Suitable for people traveling with pushchairs.
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