On the hoof
Trot along to St Mary's Church to watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed. See some antlers up close and chat to the wildlife team.
- Booking not needed
- Free event
Trot along to St Mary's Church to watch the wild deer munching through their winter feed. See some antlers up close and chat to the wildlife team.
Can you spot the difference between the Red, Sika and Fallow deer? Our deer ranger will give you some pointers and you'll learn about their job managing the wild herd.
Times
The basics
- Suitability
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Meeting point
Meet outside St Mary’s Church, in the deer park.
- What to bring and wear
This is an outdoor event and there are steep slopes and areas of uneven ground - please wear sturdy shoes. You may want to bring a torch.
- Accessibility
There are hard standing paths in the deer park. The walk from the visitor centre to the church is approximately half a mile.
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