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Nature Craft: Bug Hotel

Create a mini bug hotel with us this summer holiday.

Howe Park Wood

Tue 21 Jul 2026

Various times

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£1.50

Join us this summer at Howe Park Wood for nature-themed crafting with the Outdoor Learning team. This week, we will be creating mini bug hotels.*

This is a family-friendly activity. The activities are aimed at 4-10 year olds, but older children are welcome to come. Please note that you will need one ticket for each child participating. Adults do not require a ticket but must attend.

Booking is essential for this event. Please arrive on time for your booked slot and if you can no longer attend, please let us know on outdoorlearning@theparkstrust.com.

Our Education Centre will also be open to the public from 9:30am to 12:30pm for Open Mornings. We will have nature-themed challenges, artefacts on display such as nests, skulls and feathers that are found across our different parks, and self-guided trails.

*Activities may be changed due to weather conditions

£1.50

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