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Morning Magic – songs and games for little ones

Join local storyteller Bethan Davidson for a series of toddler friendly sessions during Summer of Play.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This summer we are holding a series of workshops and craft sessions in our Walled Garden during Summer of Play. Located in our Creative and Performance play zone, you’ll find lots of exciting activities to participate in under the big stretch tent.

Morning Magic is a joyful series of toddler-friendly sessions led by local storyteller Bethan Davidson, perfect for little ones and their grown-ups to enjoy together. There is no need to book these sessions, please just head down to the Walled Garden where Bethan will meet you at the stretch tent.

Every Friday morning Bethan will run two ½ hour sessions, one at 10:00-10:30, and another at 10:45-11:15. Each session is filled with some sing-alongs, playful games, and plenty of imagination.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Booking details

No booking required for this session. Just arrive at the Walled Garden and enjoy!

Suitability

This session is aimed at toddlers, babies and children below the age of 3

Meeting point

Please head down to the Walled Garden for the workshop. The session will take place in the stretch tent. Allow 15-20 minutes from arrival at the kiosk to walk down to the Walled Garden.

What to bring and wear

Please wear weather appropriate clothing. These sessions will take place around the Walled Garden, please bring water and suncream as some of the session will take place in full sun.

Accessibility

The path from the Welcome Point to the Walled Garden is hardstanding and takes around 10-20 minutes to walk it. During the summer our shuttle bus will make trips to and from the Walled Garden to aid those who are not able to walk there. The ground in the Walled Garden is grassy and undulating. Some manual and electric wheelchairs may find this terrain challenging to move across.

Other

All children must be accompanied by an adult. Please note that Summer of Play is a free event but non-National Trust members will still need to pay entrance fee to Ickworth Estate.

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