The Woodland Lab - Children's Workshop & Walk

Event Details

Tuesday 18 February
Wednesday 19 February
Thursday 20 February

Drop in anytime between 10.30am - 12pm and 1pm - 2.30pm each day | Free

These activities are best suited to children aged 5+ years. Adult supervision is required. 

Spend time discovering nature's 'underworld' in these free family activities staged during the February half term.

Based at the Stickyard, our outdoor learning centre, use magnifying lenses to examine the fascinating world of moss, lichen and fungi.

Look at their composition, and discover how they use trees and bark to thrive during the winter months while providing a valuable habitat for tiny creatures and bugs (invertebrates). 

Discover what 'zombie trees' are and find out more about the unique habitat they provide, and you can also take part in woodland inspired art activities.

There will also be a range of woodland-inspired art activities using natural materials.  Optional woodland explorer walks will take place each day from the Stickyard area.  

Venue and Meeting Point

These are drop-in activities so no booking is required and you can join at any point during the session, however, spaces are allocated on a first-come first-served basis. 

The Stickyard is based at the bottom of Stand Wood, next to the Farmyard and Adventure Playground.  Access is through a gate to the right of the entrance to the farmyard, up a short steep hill. 

Important Information

Children must be supervised during each session. We request that no more than two adults per child attend.

Please wear old clothes, sturdy waterproof footwear and warm layers.

You may have to pay if you wish to park at Chatsworth, learn more.

Alternatively, why not travel by bus? There is a bus stop at the main car park, learn more. 

Accessibility

There is a short, steep pathway up to the Stickyard. This is paved.

The explorer walks will take place on paths with inclines/uneven surfaces in the woodland, however these are suitable for most prams/pushchairs.

There is an accessible toilet at the Stickyard. There is no designated baby changing facility but there is a warm, private area available on request. 

If you have any queries about accessibility, please email [email protected] 

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