THURSDAY MORNING ZUMBINI

Let your little ones have fun getting active in these new zumbini sessions with Charley.

Zumbini combines music, dance and educational tools for children aged 0 to 4 years.

PER CHILD £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

OUTDOOR EXPLORERS: CONKERS AND BLACKBERRIES

Explore the wonders of Autumn through free play in our Forest School area with your little one. Each session lasts around an hour, and starts and finishes around the fire circle. This ‘Conkers and Blackberries’ programme is running on Wednesdays and Fridays only from 23 September to 16 October 2026.

We recommend this activity for 3 and 4 year olds, but younger ones are welcome also and there is no charge for younger accompanying siblings.

Please ensure clothing is suitable for the weather, and please have legs covered in all weathers. Wear waterproofs if needed, and wellies/sturdy footwear.

PER CHILD £4.50

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

HALF TERM SCARY TALES PUMPKIN TRAIL – FREE

The villains have taken over! Discover the baddies from fairy tales brought to life as pumpkin characters and solve the puzzle to break the spell.

The characters are all around our external grounds so dress for the weather and wear appropriate footwear.

FREE ACTIVITY

DROP-IN CRAFTS: SCARY TALES

Drop in and make your own bats or spiders.

No booking necessary. Just pop in and enjoy the fun!

PER CHILD £1.00

PUMPKIN CARVING WORKSHOPS

Create a design and carve your own pumpkin creation in our special workshops (approx one hour). All tools and pumpkins provided.

We ask that any child under 8 is accompanied by an adult for the duration of the workshop although please only book a place for the participating child.

PER CHILD £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

BOOKS AND BABYCCINOS

Play, craft, rhymes and a different book each week topped off with a babyccino in a cosy indoor space.

We recommend this activity for 2 to 4 year olds who enjoy indoor play and stories.

• Wed 11 and Fri 13 November 2026
• Wed 18 and Sat 21 November 2026
• Wed 25 and Fri 27 November 2026

PER CHILD £5.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIR

Join us to celebrate Christmas in our historical surroundings. Enjoy the festive atmosphere whilst you browse amongst a variety of craft stalls to choose unique Christmas gifts.

Enjoy traditional Christmas music and sample festive refreshments.

Children can also make a Christmas craft or visit Father Christmas (there are additional charges for these activities)

A truly traditional Christmas event for all ages!

ADMISSION FREE

MEET FATHER CHRISTMAS AT THE CRAFT FAIR

Visit Father Christmas in his grotto and receive a small gift.

Places are booked in 15 minute time slots so we aim that you will be seen within this time frame but there might be a short wait. Please make your way to the Grotto which is situated in the mill building just next to the waterwheel during your time slot.

PER CHILD £4.50

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below:

MORNINGS WITH FATHER CHRISTMAS

An opportunity for younger ones to meet Father Christmas on a quieter day. Perfect for those first visits!

Complete a trail around the site, make a Christmas decoration and share your list with Father Christmas.

Your time slot indicates the half hour when you will visit our grotto but there is opportunities to interact with Father Christmas outside of this time and trail and craft can also be done outside of this time. Please dress warmly as some activity will be outside.

PER CHILD £6.00

Bookings should be made in advance using the link below: