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Family Workshop: Ben Plants a Butterfly Garden

Tues 17, Weds 18, Fri 20 & Sun 22 Feb: 11am - 12pm & 1pm - 2pm. Have fun making your very own paper flowerpot and join Ben and his friends on this family-friendly trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Admission applies

Be inspired by Ben and friends as they plant a butterfly garden, on our new family trail around the garden. Then join in the fun on a workshop in the woodland den where you’ll make your own paper flowerpot to take home and plant up. Workshops are £1.50 with normal admission and there’s no need to book ahead. Places are on a first come, first served basis.

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Child per child£1.50
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