'50 things to do before you're 11¾' at Wentworth Castle Gardens

#18 Create some wild art

Here's a list of some of '50 Things' you could get up to during your visit to Wentworth Castle Gardens.

#1. Get to know a tree

#2. Roll down a big hill

#4. Build a den

#6. Go welly wandering

#9. Eat a picnic in the wild

Boy putting conkers into a jar
Wentworth Castle Gardens   South Yorkshire

#10. Play conkers

Playing conkers may well be one of the oldest games around. First, you should find the right conker. Next, thread it with string and thirdly, you need to find at least one opponent to pit yourself against. Then you’re all set to play no. 10 of our ‘50 things to do before you're 11¾’.

Find out more about conkering

#12. Have fun with sticks

#13. Make a mud creation

#16. Wear a wild crown

Create some wild art with natural materials in Knole Park, Kent.
Wentworth Castle Gardens   South Yorkshire

No. 18 Create some wild art

When it comes to creating wild art, the only limit is your imagination. What will you use, and how? There's so much to choose from in the natural world - but make sure you're not making your art from another creature's home.

Inspired to make some wild art?

#22. Find some funky fungi

#28. Climb a huge hill

#30. Go on a scavenger hunt

#31. Make friends with bugs

#33. Go cloud watching

#36. Make a home for wildlife

#44. Watch a bird

#45. Find your way with a map

#50. Take a friend on a nature adventure

All the 50 things activities are self-led, but if you need any help please just pop into the Visitor Welcome Centre and let us know.