A WILD SUMMER AT STONOR PARK
Families searching for a fabulous fun day out this summer can be guaranteed an unforgettable woodland adventure at Stonor Park and Gardens, in Oxfordshire. The historic 250-acre estate is home to the magical playground Tumblestone Hollow, offering an action-packed journey of discovery set within the picturesque parkland. From Saturday, 20th July until Sunday, 1st September, Stonor
Magical outdoor theatre for all the family at Kew Gardens
Some great ideas for a bank holiday outing next weekend, there are three fantastic outdoor shows to choose from at Kew Gardens. The Australian Shakespeare Company is presenting three magical productions in the beautiful south-west London setting, all of which run until Sunday, September 1. Tickets are available at theatreonkew.com for Shakespeare’s much-loved comedy A Midsummer
RHS offering plenty of fun this summer for garden lovers of all ages
This summer, the Royal Horticultural Society has a packed schedule of events across all five RHS Gardens for the quintessential family day out. Guests of all ages can enjoy a host of flower shows, live music, and hands-on activities to enjoy the season to its fullest. From haybale mazes with The Great Garden Adventure with Shaun The Sheep to
Leonardslee Presents the Ultimate Summer Adventure: The Labyrinth Challenge 2024
Leonardslee Lakes and Gardens at Horsham in West Sussex has announced the return of the Labyrinth Challenge, an exhilarating four-day festival of summer fun from 8th to 11th August 2024. This year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring one of the UK’s largest inflatable obstacle courses, spanning 1,000 feet in length.
Exbury Gardens
On our recent trip to the New Forest staying at Green Hill Farm Holiday Village we visited: Exbury Gardens is a spectacular collection of woodland, herbaceous, contemporary, and formal and wildflower gardens. Located by the riverside, it has taken 100 years to create. Exbury have a world-famous collection of rhododendrons and azaleas. These stunning shrubs
Houghton Lodge Gardens Celebrates Champion Tree
Located in the Test Valley, Hampshire, Houghton Lodge Gardens are set on the banks of the famous River Test and can now proudly state that they are home to Britain’s widest pear tree! The gardens are overlooked by a Grade II* listed historic house – a wonderful example of a ‘Cottage Orné’ – and boasts
Kew to open giant new Children’s Garden
The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew has embarked on its most ambitious design project in recent years with the creation of a giant new Children’s Garden due to open to the public on 18 May 2019. Covering 10,000m², it’s the size of nearly 40 tennis courts, and has been designed by a Kew garden designer around
Winter at Blenheim Palace
On 24 November 2017 until the 1 January 2018 Blenheim Palace’s 2000 acres of ‘Capability’ Brown landscape and Formal Gardens will be transformed into an illuminated wonderland. The magical trail will wind through the landscape, highlighting Blenheim Palace’s rich history, all with the magic and wonder of the festive season. New and returning visitors can
Kew Science Festival 2017
4th – 6th August Kew’s world-leading scientists bring their latest work out of the labs and into the Gardens. Don your lab coat and dig out your goggles for this year’s Science Festival at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. After a hugely successful first year in August 2016, the festival is back for three days of
Trio of avocet chicks born at Birdland Park and Gardens.
It’s only the second time any avocet chicks have hatched at the Bourton-on-the-Water wildlife attraction in the last 16 years; and the first time that more than one chick has been born. Keepers believe the three successful hatchings may be a first for the park, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year. Head keeper
Go ‘Wild About the Wensum’ to Protect Rare Norfolk Countryside
Environmental Awareness Day Wild About the Wensum returns to Pensthorpe Wildlife & Gardens between 10am and 5pm on Saturday 18th May 2013 to inspire visitors to look after the special Wensum River Valley, which runs through Norfolk. The annual event will give children and adults an inspirational insight into the rich wildlife in the Wensum