February Half-Term - Bird Box Detectives Trail
Grab your detective hat and your binoculars! It's time to explore Longshaw and solve the puzzles to discover the beautiful birds that live here.
- Booking not needed
Grab your binoculars (or just your eagle eyes!) and get ready for a feather-filled adventure. Hidden around Longshaw are 6 secret bird boxes – and it’s your job to find them! Each box has a clue about the amazing bird that calls it home. Can you spot the bird with a heart-shaped face who loves hunting at bedtime? Or the tiny traveller who flies all the way from Africa just to nest here?
The talented Peak District ranger teams often help the birds on our sites by building homes for them to nest in. Lift the lids to hear their calls, solve the puzzles, and tick off each bird as you go. It’s a treasure hunt – but with more feathers!
Are you ready to spread your wings and explore? Come along this February half-term and see how many bird boxes you can discover. Nature needs detectives like YOU!
Pick up your trail sheet from the Welcome Building for £3 to start your adventure and make sure to claim your prize at the end!
Times
Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All per trail sheet | £3.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 01335 350503
- Suitability
All ages welcome.
- Meeting point
Join us in the Welcome Building to pick up a trail sheet and pay £3
- What to bring and wear
Wrap up warm, it can be chilly in February and unfortunately for us we don't have lovely fluffy feathers!
- Accessibility
There is step free access to the welcome building and the bird boxes will be hidden in accessible places. We have toilets on site behind the café and baby changing available.
- Other
Longshaw is open to all visitors, if you are a member of the National Trust you can park for free. If you are not a member of the National Trust you may join up on site or pay for parking in the bookshop (£6 for up to 4 hours and £8 for all day)
Upcoming events
Free Wednesday Social Walks
Come along each Wednesday morning for a free social walk around Longshaw, led by experienced guides who know the area.
Canihike with Nose and Paws Active
Join expert Canihike leaders and gain confidence with walking your dog hands free.
Nature Tots 2026
Mini-explorers and their adults are invited to take part in fun outdoor activities at Longshaw.
February Half-Term - Family Crafts
We're celebrating National Nest Box week this February half term, with bird-themed crafts at the Moorland Discovery Centre. Suitable for children aged 4-11.