The Stick Man Easter Family Activities

Spring into life this Easter with our seasonal family activities, walks and trails. 

With something for all ages, explore our Stick Man themed activities from arts and crafts to outdoor trails in our spring woodland.

A small child looking at one of the sculptures found on the Stick Man Trail at the Arboretum

Stick Man* Outdoor Trail

Featuring five wooden character carvings to find along the way, as well as our large-scale Stick Man sculpture, there is plenty to spot along this mile-long route. 

 

You can pick up your 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. 

 

Free

10am - 5pm | Available daily throughout 2025

  

The Stick Man Indoor Screenings

Gather together for a screening of the animated adaptation of Julia Donaldson's classic The Stick Man, played throughout the day in the Remembrance Centre. 

 

Advance booking is recommended for our indoor cinema, please book your screening using the button below.

 

Free

11am - 3pm | 14 - 18 April 2025

 

Stick Man Cinema Tickets
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Creative Arts and Crafts

Using your best creative skills and imagination, join us in our free drop-in arts and crafts sessions to make Stick Man themed items to take away.

 

Free

12pm - 3pm | 14 - 18 April 2025

Music Making

What can you hear on site at this time of year? Are the birds singing and are the bees humming? Using natural resources and instruments from around the world visitors will create a song of spring to echo natures call.

 

Advance booking is recommended for this activity, please book your session using the button below.

 

Free

11am, 12pm, 1.30pm, 2.30pm & 3.30pm | 14 - 18 April 2025


Music Making Session Tickets
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Childrens Picnic Packs

Picnic Packs

Give your little ones a picnic experience, without needing to pack and carry lunch around, by picking up one of our healthy children’s picnic packs from our restaurant. They’ll also have the fun of choosing the items themselves, as well as puzzles to complete on the picnic bags. 

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Please note, dogs are not permitted in our Children's play areas.

Outdoor Play Areas

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.