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Nature Craft for Children

Create a butterfly mobile during the Easter Holidays.

Howe Park Wood

Tue 07 Apr 2026 (Various dates)
Various times
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Family friendly.
£1.50
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Come join us at Howe Park Wood during the first week of the Easter holidays for nature-themed crafting with the Outdoor Learning team. We will be making a butterfly mobile!

This is a family-friendly activity. All ages welcome, but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. Please note you will need one ticket for each child participating. Adults do not require a ticket. The sessions take place outdoors in a gazebo, so please dress for the weather. 

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. Please note that tickets are not refundable.

There are toilets and a cafe at Howe Park Wood. There are also a range of free nature activities in the Education Centre from 9:30-12:30 as part of our Open Mornings. 

Please note that these tickets will be on sale from 2nd March. 

£1.50
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