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Nature explorers table

Join our volunteers to explore some seasonal nature finds in this informal and accessible hands on experience. Discover fallen leaves, fruits, nuts and berries as well nests and even animal bones found here by our team.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

In this informal and accessible hands on experience that is fun for all ages join our volunteers to explore some seasonal nature finds. Discover fallen leaves, fruits, nuts and berries, learn about safety when exploring and get top tips from our volunteer ranger on where to find more out in the parkland and gardens.

Drop into the Blackbourn room at the Conservatory between 10am and 2pm. Well behaved dogs on fixed length leads will be allowed into the Blackbourn room for this event but not the main Conservatory.

Continue your adventures by heading out into the parkland to see what else you can discover, or join our family friendly gardens trail. After your exploring why not warm up in our café with a hot drink or seasonal bake?

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Suitability

Suitable for all the family

Meeting point

Meet at the Blackbourn room in the conservatory building, drop-in any time between 10am-2pm.

Accessibility

The distance from the Visitor Reception and car park to the conservatory is around 800m up a hill up a hard-standing path. For more information please visit the Accessibility page of our website.

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