From arts and crafts, outdoor trails and storytelling, there will be something for all ages this half term.
How do you do? Toowit Twoo, welcome friends, I need you!
Join Arbie as he explores the Arboretum's summer landscape, searching for green leaves, colourful flowers, and signs of the varied wildlife that call the Arboretum home, in this brand-new outdoor trail.
Don’t forget to collect your prize from the Welcome Desk team once you complete the trail, and bring your Explorer's Passport for your next set of stamps!
£2.50
10am - 5pm | 23 - 31 May 2026
Gather round and take your seats, as our storytelling sessions take you on a journey of the imagination.
Advance booking is required for these storytelling sessions. Tickets will be on sale closer to the event date.
Free, advance booking recommended.
25 - 29 May 2026
Inspired by the Arboretum's summer landscape, come and let your creativity loose in our drop-in Arts and Crafts sessions.
Free
12pm - 3pm | 25 - 29 May 2026
New for 2026!
Pick up your free Explorer's Passport and join in all the fun at the Arboretum as we celebrate our 25th Anniversary.
Collect as many stamps as possible each school holiday to earn a special prize.
Can you collect them all to become the ultimate explorer?
Our youngest visitors will enjoy joining Stick Man on his journey back to the family tree. You can pick up a free copy of the self-led trail from our Welcome Desk. We recommend that families wishing to try the trail wear appropriate footwear and clothing. The route may be unsuitable for some pushchairs.
Stick Man (C) 2008 & TM. Julia Donaldson & Axel Scheffer. Licenced by Magic Light Pictures Ltd.
Free
10am - 4pm | Daily throughout 2026
Our Children’s Sensory Play Garden can be found near to the Remembrance Centre. A second children’s play area, with a picnic area, is near to the Children’s Wood.
To guarantee entry and to get the most from your visit, we highly recommend booking your visit in advance.
Entry to the Arboretum is free, and parking is charged at £5 for cars booked in advance and £8 on the day. One parking ticket is required per vehicle.
Please ensure that upon arrival you have your booking confirmation ready to present to our parking attendant (digitally on your phone is fine).
