Nature’s Toys and Treasures
Join local storyteller Bethan Davidson for an interactive nature-based workshop.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
This summer we are holding a series of workshops and games sessions in our Walled Garden during Summer of Play.
Join local storyteller Bethan Davidson as she guides you through an interactive, sensory workshop inspiring curiosity, creativity and fun in nature.
Nature is full of magic and treasures for us to play with! Have you ever heard of Icky Sticky and played the Sticky Weed game? Perhaps you’ve found a twig that is really a magic wand? Or maybe the shiny stone you picked up is really a dragon’s egg? Anything is possible with a little imagination.
Every Friday afternoon Bethan will run a 45-minute-long session between 14:45-15:30. Each session is filled with lots of creative nature-based games and stories. These sessions are suitable for children of all ages.
There is no need to book these sessions, please just head down to the Walled Garden where the team will meet you and direct you to the workshop space.
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Booking details
No booking required for this session. Just arrive at the Walled Garden and enjoy!
- Suitability
This session is aimed at children of all ages.
- 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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