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October half term: Monstrous Minibeasts trail at Longshaw

Enter the spooky woods and discover the world of creepy-crawlies, if you dare!

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Collect a trail sheet from the Welcome Building, then head into the woods in search of larger-than-life minibeasts. Can you match wits with a millepede, be speedy like a spider, or wiggle like a worm?

£3 per trail. Designed for children age 4-11 but all are welcome.

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Prices

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£3.00
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The basics

Suitability

Children welcome, must be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Welcome Building, at the bottom of Woodcroft car park.

What to bring and wear

Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for exploring forest paths in the autumn.

Accessibility

Accessible parking is available in Woodcroft car park. There are two accessible toilets and baby change.

Upcoming events

Summer family: Free family summer science sessions 

Come and learn some scientific techniques to identify plants species growing at Longshaw. Perfect for families with children age 10+.

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on
21 Aug 2025
at
10:30 to 12:00
+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play at Longshaw 

Try your hand at crafts, games and sports this summer. in the grounds of the Moorland Discovery Centre.

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on
26 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
09:30 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time

Summer of Play: Soft archery 

Try your hand at archery, with a short lesson and practice session at the Moorland Discovery Centre.

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on
26 Aug to 27 Aug 2025
at
10:00 to 15:30
+ 1 other date or time

Free Wednesday Social Walks 

Come along each Wednesday morning for a free social walk around Longshaw, led by experienced guides who know the area.

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on
27 Aug to 29 Oct 2025
at
10:30 to 13:00
+ 9 other dates or times