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May Half Term: Minibeast trail

This May half term see how many minibeasts you can discover on this free, self led, family trail.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event

Head down the path from the Visitor Centre to the Bird Hide and see how many minibeasts you can spot in the trees along the way! Learn more about the important role bugs play in nature as you explore the area but beware not to get caught up in any spider's webs!

Times

The basics

Meeting point

Pick up head through any admissions point between 9.30am - 4.30pm. There's no need to pick up a trail sheet.

What to bring and wear

Please wear study shoes as there are areas of uneven ground and we are an outdoor site. Please dress appropriately for the weather.

Accessibility

There are hard-standing paths around the estate and level access from the West Gate entrance. There are some slopes, including a hill with 15-20% gradient between the Visitor Centre and the abbey. Access to the abbey is across a level grassy green. When the grass is particularly wet this can be impassable for wheelchairs, mobility scooters and prams.

Upcoming events

May half term: Bug-bingo spotter sheet 

This May half term, pick up a bug bingo spotter sheet and see how many insects you can spot on your adventure

Event summary

on
23 May to 31 May 2026
at 09:30 to 16:30+ 8 other dates or times

Garden and abbey tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover the secrets and surprises of Studley Royal Water Garden, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Event summary

on
23 May to 6 Sep 2026
at 11:00 to 12:30+ 213 other dates or times

Abbey tour 

Join one of our volunteer tour guides to discover more about the largest and most complete monastic ruins in the country.

Event summary

on
23 May to 6 Sep 2026
at 12:00 to 13:00+ 213 other dates or times

May half term: Creepy crawly craft 

Drop into Swanley Workshop and get creative crafting your own minibeast.

Event summary

on
26 May to 29 May 2026
at 10:00 to 16:00+ 3 other dates or times