Fun activities for kids! FREE Extra children’s activities will be running on this day. Morning (10am – 12pm) Halloween Crafts in the Reclaimed Barn. Afternoon (1pm – 3pm) Monster Clay Masks in the Stumpery. Included in Child’s Admission Ticket £3.75 per child. /£adults 7.50 The Secret Salt Pig coffee shop will be open during …
Back to Nature Session for Children Come and discover nature with ‘Wildly-Kind’ within the grounds of the magical Carey Secret Garden. Your children will be taken on a spooky-themed adventure in nature. Discovering, exploring, making and socialising with others. Suitable for children aged 7-11 years. Children are welcome to dress up spooky if they like! Sarah …
With Birds of Poole Harbour Following on from our popular series of Introduction to Birding courses last autumn, local conservation charity Birds of Poole Harbour have partnered with Careys Secret Garden once more to bring birdwatching to life with exclusive access to Carey Estate. Focusing on the various aspects of birding in and around Poole Harbour, …
Come and spend the day under expert tuition to create three willow bird feeders The more you feed the birds during nesting season, the less time the parents will need to stay away from the nest foraging for food. With bird feeders supplementing natural food sources, birds have a reliable, plentiful source of food …
Animal Sculptures Be inspired by nature, in nature! During this workshop, under expert tuition, you will be inspired by the natural world to make British garden wildlife sculptures. In the session, you will create your own sculpture after being shown expert clay techniques using kiln fired clay. During the workshop, you will also glaze your sculpture …
Birch Bark Containers Bark containers are one of, if not the oldest way to contain foodstuffs, liquids & other goods. In this workshop, we will be using methods and materials that span back thousands of years into pre-history to create a beautiful, strong & sustainable container from Birch Bark. This style of container is possibly …
Get closer to the natural world through words Ever been interested in nature writing? In this two-hour workshop, we’ll get closer to the natural world through words. Everyone is welcome, whether you’re a complete beginner or a more experienced writer, and whether you prefer to write about real life or fiction. You’ll be in …
Wooden Spoon Carving Learn all the skills and techniques needed to craft your own wooden spoon by hand, using just an axe & knife in this all-day workshop in the beautiful, natural backdrop of Carey’s Secret Garden. Jack Fazey has been working with wood for over 10 years, carving spoons for about 8 years, and …
Discover sources of inspiration… New to writing? Fancy a taste of the wordsmith life? This workshop will give you an introduction to writing, with exercises to build confidence and help budding writers explore their inner voice. You’ll be in a safe and supportive environment, with no pressure to share your work or read out …
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Outdoor Cinema! This summer we’ll be hosting a Secret Cinema Experience at Carey to celebrate Father’s Day Weekend. The Salt Pig will be providing tasty Nacho Boxes which will need to be pre-ordered with your tickets. Collect your nacho box when you get here and then just sit back and enjoy the film! Our outdoor cinema …
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