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Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden trail at Bateman's

Join Ben and his friends this autumn on this family-friendly trail around Bateman’s and discover how to grow a butterfly garden.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Ben loves flowers and butterflies so when his friends Worm and Ladybird suggest he makes his garden prettier by growing his own butterfly garden, he soon sets to work.

This trail follows the ‘Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden’ story by Kate Petty and Axel Scheffler around Bateman’s garden and house. In collaboration with Nosy Crow.

Saturday 20 September to Sunday 2 November

10am to 4pm

£2 with admission (includes a small prize)

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for families with primary school aged children.

Meeting point

Pick up a trail sheet at visitor reception.

What to bring and wear

Please wear clothing and footwear suitable for the weather as most of the trail takes place outdoors.

Accessibility

This trail takes place throughout the garden and house. It includes paths with steps, slopes, varying surfaces and stairs. Please see the access pages at www.nationaltrust.org.uk/batemans for further information.

Other

This trail takes place in the house and garden. The house is open from 11am-4.30pm, with last entrance at 4pm.

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