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May Day Storytelling with Storyfolk

Celebrate May Day by listening to seasonal stories and songs on May Day, spring, and blossom.

  • Booking essential
  • Admission applies

Enjoy an enchanting afternoon of storytelling in the Orchards of Hardwick. Celebrate the May Day and listen to the seasonal stories and songs of May Day, spring and blossom.

The length of the performance is 1 hour and will take place in the storytelling tent in the orchards.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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All £5.00
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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children over 5 welcome

Meeting point

Please meet by the storytelling tent in the Fruiting Orchard, our team at Visitor Reception will be able to direct you.

What to bring and wear

Please dress for the Great British weather as this event takes place in the storytelling tent.

Accessibility

This event will take place in a tent in the garden, there will be a mixture of bean bags, benches and deck chairs as seating. We cannot guarantee seating for everyone. Accessible parking is located to the front of the car park and facilities are available in the Stableyard.

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