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Exotic Spots Summer Trail

Nine colourful animals are hanging out in Sheffield Park and Garden this summer with their favourite exotic trees and plants. Can you spot them all?

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Can you find nine colourful creatures who have come to Sheffield Park and Garden to visit their friends: the exotic trees and plants that originate from the same habitats as they do?

This summer, follow our free family trail to discover nine big and beautiful animals from around the world. Each one is hanging out near its favourite exotic tree or plant.

From monkeys in palm trees to anteaters ambling past giant gunneras, at each exotic spot you’ll find amazing stories about the plants, animals and awesome habitats they share in the wild.

Artworks designed by Tom Sears and Tori Flower.

Please note, we run dog free Saturday mornings in the garden until 1pm. Dog walkers are welcome to enjoy East Park and the Parkland during this time.

Times

Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Suitability

Child-friendly trail

Meeting point

Start the trail at Visitor Reception. There's no need to book ahead.

What to bring and wear

Clothes suitable for the weather - the trail is outdoors.

Accessibility

Level paths.

Other

Suitable for visitors of all ages. Last entry to the gardens is 4.30pm.

Contact info

Sheffield Park and Garden

Upcoming events

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Lakes & Lilies Festival| From 14 June and throughout the summer 

Sheffield Park & Garden’s picturesque lakes burst with colour during the summer. From jewel-like waterlilies to swathes of wildflowers or explosions of rhododendrons. Lakes & Lilies is a celebration of this with activities for all-ages.

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on
23 Jun to 7 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 76 other dates or times
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Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) 

Get a ducks-eye-view of Sheffield Park this summer when you take to the water on a paddleboard! Moxie Unleashed are offering fun-filled SUP sessions for complete beginners through to experienced paddlers. For prices please visit moxieunleashed.com

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on
23 Jun to 14 Sep 2025
at
10:00 to 17:00
+ 83 other dates or times
Event

Lakes and Lilies Festival: Photography Workshop: Focussing on Composition 

Capture the spectacular waterlily display, and utilise the summer colours to improve your photo composition skills.

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on
27 Jun 2025
at
08:00 to 12:30
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Lakes and Lilies Festival: Beginners Photography Workshop 

Capture the spectacular waterlily display at our beginners photography workshop.

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on
28 Jun 2025
at
08:00 to 12:30