May half-term at The Firs
This half term at The Fir, tick off some 50 things to do before you’re 11 ¾. Dotted around the garden there will be fun family activities to take part in.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Our 50 things to do before you're 11 3/4 will include:
Getting to know a tree - collect a piece of paper and a wax crayon from visitor reception to create a bark rubbing.
Make friends with a bug - next to our bug hotel will be everything you need to go on your very own bug hunt.
Play in Nature's Band - Alongside our wooden drumkit will be a sound wall to create music with everyday objects.
There will also be opportunities to play percussion pairs and croquet on the lawn.
This half-term we will be open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
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