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Woodchester Park

In Nympsfield, Gloucestershire

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Summer of Play: Woodland Science Lab with the Animal and Plant Health Agency

Whether you're visiting as part of our Summer of Play offer or want to come along just for this drop in event. Designed to inspire budding scientists, veterinarians or wildlife fans. This event is a fun and unique opportunity for children to see models and equipment they may have seen in television documentaries, like wildlife-tracking technology and giant DNA models. Activities include using microscopes, having a go at vaccinating thier own (soft toy) wildlife patients and watching badgers on wildlife cameras. This lab is designed for young people to understand the similiarities and connections between their own health, and that of wildlife, farming and the environment. As part of the trail, get involved with a "Wildlife Whodunnit!" - help the scientists crack the case. From just a few hairs left behind as evidence, scientists use DNA forensics to identify wildlife. From a line-up of suspects, become a wildlife detective, learn how the science works and identify the mystery animal.

Fri 7 Aug12:00Woodchester Park
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Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate
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Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate

With three play zones to discover dotted around Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park this summer, there's plenty to make a full day out for all the family! Get active on the Rainbow Rush with some friendly competition: spacehopper races, a game of rainbow tag, or a mini obstacle course! Wind your way along the wildlife yoga trail for a change of pace in the Orchard. Have you ever tried the frog pose? Or visit the creative corner to unleash your artistic side at one of the easels or cook up a storm at the mud kitchen. There'll also be bookable Workshop Wednesdays to learn how to make a kite, create a tree spirit and more. If you're feeling peckish, grab a wood-fired pizza from Tinkley Gate Cafe or a scoop of ice cream to enjoy on those hot summer days. With many different activities, there’s plenty to excite all ages of children (and adults!).

Wed 12 Aug11:00Woodchester Park
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Summer of Play - Wednesday Workshops
Children & FamilyTheatre
Around £1

Summer of Play - Wednesday Workshops

Step into the barn and let your imagination run wild at our Wednesday Workshops this summer. Each week you can have a go at a different nature-inspired craft. Will you design a colourful kite ready to soar through the sky? Create a bubble wand for making spectacular bubbles? Or bring a friendly woodland tree spirit to life? Our workshops are a chance to get crafty, try something new, and have fun with family and friends. There'll be plenty of materials provided, and our volunteers will be on hand to help you get started. A suggested donation of £1 per crafter. No booking required – simply turn up and join in on the day. 3 sessions will run for an hour every Wednesday: - 11 - midday - 12.30pm - 1.30pm - 2pm - 3pm (Apart from Wednesday 5 August when the science lab is on instead.) 15 spaces for crafters per hour, each crafter can be accompanied by up to 2 others. If one session is full then spend your time having fun with all the other free Summer of Play activities, or stop in the cafe for an ice cream and come back for the next one! Come along and be part of the Summer of Play adventure!

Wed 12 Aug12:00Woodchester Park
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Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate
Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate

With three play zones to discover dotted around Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park this summer, there's plenty to make a full day out for all the family! Get active on the Rainbow Rush with some friendly competition: spacehopper races, a game of rainbow tag, or a mini obstacle course! Wind your way along the wildlife yoga trail for a change of pace in the Orchard. Have you ever tried the frog pose? Or visit the creative corner to unleash your artistic side at one of the easels or cook up a storm at the mud kitchen. There'll also be bookable Workshop Wednesdays to learn how to make a kite, create a tree spirit and more. If you're feeling peckish, grab a wood-fired pizza from Tinkley Gate Cafe or a scoop of ice cream to enjoy on those hot summer days. With many different activities, there’s plenty to excite all ages of children (and adults!).

Wed 19 Aug11:00Woodchester Park
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Summer of Play - Wednesday Workshops
Children & FamilyTheatre
Around £1

Summer of Play - Wednesday Workshops

Step into the barn and let your imagination run wild at our Wednesday Workshops this summer. Each week you can have a go at a different nature-inspired craft. Will you design a colourful kite ready to soar through the sky? Create a bubble wand for making spectacular bubbles? Or bring a friendly woodland tree spirit to life? Our workshops are a chance to get crafty, try something new, and have fun with family and friends. There'll be plenty of materials provided, and our volunteers will be on hand to help you get started. A suggested donation of £1 per crafter. No booking required – simply turn up and join in on the day. 3 sessions will run for an hour every Wednesday: - 11 - midday - 12.30pm - 1.30pm - 2pm - 3pm (Apart from Wednesday 5 August when the science lab is on instead.) 15 spaces for crafters per hour, each crafter can be accompanied by up to 2 others. If one session is full then spend your time having fun with all the other free Summer of Play activities, or stop in the cafe for an ice cream and come back for the next one! Come along and be part of the Summer of Play adventure!

Wed 19 Aug12:00Woodchester Park
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Walk With Us - Boathouse Loop
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Walk With Us - Boathouse Loop

Discover more of Woodchester Park and enjoy getting active outdoors with our series of free, guided group-walks. A relaxed and sociable way to explore the park beyond the waymarked trails, following quieter paths and taking in changing seasonal views along the way. Each walk is led by a trained walk leader and supported by walking volunteers, who will guide you at a pace to suit everyone so you don't need to worry about getting left behind! Walks vary in length and terrain depending on the route, but the emphasis is always on enjoyment rather than distance or speed. Please see the route description for more information below. These guided walks are free to attend and open to all. Whether you join for a single walk or attend regularly, this is a chance to explore Woodchester Park together. Boathouse Loop | 3 miles (4.5km) | Ascent 135metres The Boathouse Loop is a circular walk of approximately 3 miles (4.5km), starting and ending at Tinkley Gate. It follows much of the purple waymarked trail through Woodchester Park. A total ascent of around 135 metres. The route showcases woodland, open valley views and the historic boathouse, giving a chance to appreciate both natural and designed features of the landscape. The terrain is mixed throughout: mainly over compacted stone surfaces with some woodland tracks and grassy paths. A few steeper sections and one kissing gate, but there will be plenty of places to pause to take it as slow as needed.

Fri 21 Aug11:30Woodchester Park
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Trust10 Trail Run at Woodchester Park

***Information for those attending*** When arriving at Tinkley Gate, look out for the Trust10 feather flag. Come to the area in front of the bookshop and cafe for pre-run info. This is not a timed event, so if timing is important for your running, please bring your own device. We do not recommend under 14s to run. 14-16 years old to be accompanied by an adult. If you're running with your dog, please let us know at the pre-run safety briefing. Ensure that all waste is picked up and please use a lead and harness that ensures the safety and health of your dog and other runners. *** Join us at Tinkley Gate for the recurring Woodchester Park Trust10 10K trail run. Taking place on the 4th Sunday of every month, this is a free event with no booking necessary - just turn up ready to run. Gates will open from 8:30 though there is no need to arrive much earlier than 9:00. There is a pre-run safety briefing before every event at 9:20, please make sure you arrive in time to attend this. The route will take you through some of the most stunning elements of Woodchester Park. From easier flat sections to challenging hilly terrain, there's something for all runners of every ability - we are welcoming novice and experienced runners alike to enjoy the Woodchester Park surroundings. Once you return to Tinkley Gate, the café will be open for snacks and hot drinks. Lunch will also be available with pizzas starting at 12pm. We look forward to seeing you.

Sun 23 Aug10:30Woodchester Park
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Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate
Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate

With three play zones to discover dotted around Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park this summer, there's plenty to make a full day out for all the family! Get active on the Rainbow Rush with some friendly competition: spacehopper races, a game of rainbow tag, or a mini obstacle course! Wind your way along the wildlife yoga trail for a change of pace in the Orchard. Have you ever tried the frog pose? Or visit the creative corner to unleash your artistic side at one of the easels or cook up a storm at the mud kitchen. There'll also be bookable Workshop Wednesdays to learn how to make a kite, create a tree spirit and more. If you're feeling peckish, grab a wood-fired pizza from Tinkley Gate Cafe or a scoop of ice cream to enjoy on those hot summer days. With many different activities, there’s plenty to excite all ages of children (and adults!).

Wed 26 Aug11:00Woodchester Park
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Summer of Play - Wednesday Workshops
Children & FamilyTheatre
Around £1

Summer of Play - Wednesday Workshops

Step into the barn and let your imagination run wild at our Wednesday Workshops this summer. Each week you can have a go at a different nature-inspired craft. Will you design a colourful kite ready to soar through the sky? Create a bubble wand for making spectacular bubbles? Or bring a friendly woodland tree spirit to life? Our workshops are a chance to get crafty, try something new, and have fun with family and friends. There'll be plenty of materials provided, and our volunteers will be on hand to help you get started. A suggested donation of £1 per crafter. No booking required – simply turn up and join in on the day. 3 sessions will run for an hour every Wednesday: - 11 - midday - 12.30pm - 1.30pm - 2pm - 3pm (Apart from Wednesday 5 August when the science lab is on instead.) 15 spaces for crafters per hour, each crafter can be accompanied by up to 2 others. If one session is full then spend your time having fun with all the other free Summer of Play activities, or stop in the cafe for an ice cream and come back for the next one! Come along and be part of the Summer of Play adventure!

Wed 26 Aug12:00Woodchester Park
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Woodchester Bat Walks

Join the nocturnal animals waking up at Woodchester Park on a bat walk after hours when the rest of the Park is still. The park is a designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest, in part because of the rare bat species it supports. Come along to learn more about these flying mammals. Your evening will start in the conservatory area of Tinkley Gate Cafe for a talk from some of our volunteers, who also happen to be knowledgeable bat enthusiasts. They'll introduce you to the species we have in Woodchester Park. You'll be equipped with a bat detector to use as we walk, so you can listen for the ultrasonic calls of the bats swooping past as they're busy hunting and searching for insects to eat. You'll be guided from Tinkley Gate down into the valley on a walk of approximately 4k. The route follows mostly surfaced tracks with a small section over a grassy field. Search for bats along the route and down by the Boathouse between the lakes of Woodchester Park, listen to the different calls of the species that prefer different areas of the park! There is an uphill climb at the end of the route to get back to Tinkley Gate. (Please note the cafe will be closed for trading, we are just using it as an indoor space for meeting. The toilets will be open to use.) Please bring a torch with you to attend the event. We may have to cancel in extreme weather conditions, you will be given 24 hours notice in the event of cancellation. Booking required.

Sat 29 Aug21:00Woodchester Park
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Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate
Children & FamilyTheatre

Summer of Play at Tinkley Gate

With three play zones to discover dotted around Tinkley Gate, Woodchester Park this summer, there's plenty to make a full day out for all the family! Get active on the Rainbow Rush with some friendly competition: spacehopper races, a game of rainbow tag, or a mini obstacle course! Wind your way along the wildlife yoga trail for a change of pace in the Orchard. Have you ever tried the frog pose? Or visit the creative corner to unleash your artistic side at one of the easels or cook up a storm at the mud kitchen. There'll also be bookable Workshop Wednesdays to learn how to make a kite, create a tree spirit and more. If you're feeling peckish, grab a wood-fired pizza from Tinkley Gate Cafe or a scoop of ice cream to enjoy on those hot summer days. With many different activities, there’s plenty to excite all ages of children (and adults!).

Mon 31 Aug11:00Woodchester Park
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Walk With Us - Mansion Loop
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Walk With Us - Mansion Loop

Discover more of Woodchester Park and enjoy getting active outdoors with our series of free, guided group-walks. A relaxed and sociable way to explore the park beyond the waymarked trails, following quieter paths and taking in changing seasonal views along the way. Each walk is led by a trained walk leader and supported by walking volunteers, who will guide you at a pace to suit everyone so you don't need to worry about getting left behind! Walks vary in length and terrain depending on the route, but the emphasis is always on enjoyment rather than distance or speed. Please see the route description for more information below. These guided walks are free to attend and open to all. Whether you join for a single walk or attend regularly, this is a chance to explore Woodchester Park together. Mansion Loop | 3.6 miles (5.8 km) | Ascent 183 metres The Mansion Loop is a circular walk of approximately 3.6 miles (5.8 km), starting and ending at Tinkley Gate. A total ascent of around 183 metres. A route that descends down into the valley before circling around the mansion, past the historic ice house and over Georgian the terraced gardens. You might even get a go on the zip-line along the way! The terrain is mixed throughout: compacted stone surfaces, woodland tracks and grassy paths. A few steeper sections with a short series of steps and some gates, but there will be plenty of places to pause to take it as slow as needed.

Sat 5 Sept11:30Woodchester Park
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