Things to do with family at Croome

Mondays from 22 July to 26 August 2024

Nature Makers

As part of our Summer of Play join Shelley from Nature Makers for a two hour outdoors session

You will learn about nature and the world around us through facts, nature play and exploration, related Art & Crafts and finish with a story about the theme.

The UK's leading provider of Award Winning Mindful Nature Art, Craft & Play experiences for Children comes to Croome to help us celebrate our Summer of Play.

Every Monday throughout the summer holidays starting on 22nd of July, Shelley will be running a two-hour session in the stunning setting of Croome making the most of the landscape and what it offers.

Nature makers believe in a co-creation and facilitation approach with Guardians supporting children in the best way for their needs. Therefore, classes are for children aged 6 months - 6 years allowing for them to try a range of activities with your support where needed whilst you can get involved and enjoy creating the Art also! However older siblings would also benefit from the session greatly.

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Wednesdays 24 July to 21 August 2024

Forest School

Whether building dens, climbing trees, or simply soaking in the tranquillity of the forest, every moment spent at our Forest School is filled with joy and wonder led by our expert educators.

Wednesdays throughout the Summer holidays.

From climbing trees to building dens, every activity challenges your child’s body and strengthens their resilience. And as they tackle challenges together, they’ll develop problem-solving skills that extend far beyond the forest, drawing on their imagination, creativity, and practical know-how.

Join us on this incredible journey of growth and discovery at our Forest School. Together, let’s watch your child thrive amidst the wonders of nature, embracing every opportunity to learn, grow, and explore.

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Fridays 26 July to 23 August and Sat 31 August 2024

Interactive creative workshops with Hipkiss and Graney

Join in the fun with Hipkiss & Graney for their unique creative workshops. Each week learn about a new plants and organisms found at Croome.

Participants fantastical creations will come together to create props for grand finale procession across Croome’s garden, that celebrates the work of ecological processes, finishing with wild games and a picnic on our South Lawn on Saturday 31st August.

Each week is inspired by the biodiversity that helps the plants at Croome thrive. Families will get a chance over the Summer to create bunting, banners, shields and much more which the artists will use as props in a massive celebratory games day at Croome. Families will be able to drop in throughout each the sessions to join in the fun and make their creations. Once you’ve made your nature inspired prop you will be invited back on Saturday 31st August to join a grand procession, games day and picnic to celebrate a Summer of Creative fun and play at Croome.

The workshops take place every Friday throughout the summer holidays starting on the 26th of July running from 11am- 3.30pm down at our Play Arena on the South Lawn in the Teepee.

Thursday 8 August

Wild Imagination Drawing Day with Sarah Taylor Silverwood

Join artist Sarah Taylor Silverwood in this special Wild Imagination Drawing Day inspired by her new animation made in collaboration with young people from Pershore, commissioned by Croome and Meadow Arts.

Come along for a special day of creative exploration of Croome’s plants and trees through a range of drawing and painting techniques. The event is based on workshops led by Sarah Taylor Silverwood with participants from Pershore High School and Riverside Youth Centre in their creation of their new animation Wild Imagination on display in Croome’s Saloon from 19 July 2024 to 2 March 2025.

Families will have the opportunity to do the same drawing activities to discover some of the plants included in the Hortus Croomensis, a book written by William Dean, Head Gardener at Croome in 1824.

Come and create your own plant inspired characters in this free creative exploration of Croome’s gardens.

This is a drop in activity, spaces will be limited.

Wild Imagination was commissioned is part of a wider collaboration between Meadow Arts and Croome which sees both organisations work with young people from Pershore to make creative responses to landscape, nature and heritage spaces.

Wild Imagination is generously supported by the Tony Brooks legacy and public funding from Arts Council England and The Elmley Foundation.

24 August 2024

Dancing in the Park

The Leamington & Warwick Academy of Dance & Pointe the Way Ballet School are very excited to be coming to Croome.

There will be dance and drama experience workshops running between 11 and 1:30pm at various sites around the parkland. Celebrating nature, there will be opportunities for all to get involved and pick up a dance routine or two! At 2.00pm the students will showcase their performances with a grand performance on the South Lawn.

27 August 2024

ZooLab Animal Handling Show

We’re excited to welcome Zoolab to Croome as part of our Summer of Play with animal handling shows.

Join Zoolab at Croome for a fun animal show where you’ll have the chance to get up close with giant snails, tarantulas, lizards, frogs, snakes, and more! Learn more about these creatures and their native counterparts and how they contribute to our biodiversity at Croome. Zoolab are the UK's number one company for ethical animal experiences. £10 per ticket (one child and one accompanying adult). Children must have an adult with them at all times.

There are sessions at: 10:30 - 11:15, 12:30 - 13:15, 14:00 - 14:45 & 16:00 - 16:45

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