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The Garden of Curious Creatures | October Half Term Family Trail

This October half-term, step into The Garden of Curious Creatures

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

A terrible mishap has left Kimberley the Kraken stranded in the Bothy. To help her return home, you'll need to brew a magical potion. There's just one problem... the potion ingredients have been scattered across the garden and are now in the care of some very curious creatures.

Explore the Walled Garden, seek out the creatures and complete their challenges to earn special potion ingredients. Each time you discover an ingredient, add it to your potion by drawing it inside the matching coloured wax seal on your trail sheet.

Once you've collected every ingredient, make your way to the Bothy, where Kimberley is waiting. Will your potion be powerful enough to send her home?

The trail is available from Visitor Reception, costs £3.50, and includes a trail sheet and a painting set prize.

Perfect for little adventurers and families looking to enjoy some autumn fun outdoors.

Good luck, adventurer. Kimberley the Kraken's fate is in your hands!

Times

Prices

Event prices

Ticket typeTicket category
per trail£3.50
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The basics

Accessibility

The trail is all outdoors and follows paths that are uneven in places.

Meeting point

You can collect your trail from Visitor Reception

Suitability for children

All children must be accompanied by an adult.

What to bring and wear

Dress appropriately for the weather

Contact info

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