Join myself and Emma Conder from ‘Make.Play.imagine.create’ for an unforgettable celebration of the winter solstice for the whole family as we embark upon a magical afternoon exploring Mother Deer and the Return of the Sun.

Learn with traditional stories, folklore and find your spirit animal. Create with candle making, dancing jingle sticks and clay modelling, delicious warming drinks and campfire cooked treats.

Time to connect with nature, slow down from that Christmas crazy and breath. Bask in the golden hour sunshine and watch the sun go down behind the horizon as we light lanterns and come together around the campfire. Please bring a torch to guide you back along the path.

I am passionate about igniting a life long love in families for nature and the outdoors and this starts from an early age - there’s a whole world on our doorstep just waiting to be explored! Attending sessions in all weathers builds resilience and an ability to see the beauty in everyday, there are many play opportunities that we can gain from wet days, windy days, cold days and sunny days! We have a campfire for warmth, a geodesic dome and tarpaulins for shelter when needed. Please dress appropriately for the weather and season, bring extra warm layers as the sun goes down the temp drops and if you have it a waterproof mat/picnic blanket to sit on for story time (I have some available) We may need to adapt the sessions activities according to the weather.

Areas to play and explore will be set up around the site for you to access freely including a story den, hammocks, mud kitchen/digging pit, tree swings and more!

Please bring a hand towel for you and your child/ren and hand sanitiser. I will have some available but can’t guarantee it will be in all locations that you play in.

Please ensure you book the correct tickets needed, pricing as follows:

Children £11

Babies (under 18 months) £5 (free with a paying older sibling)

Adults £2