How do you do? Toowit Twoo, welcome friends, I need you!
Join Arbie as he explores the Arboretum's wintry woodland landscape, searching for frosty wonders, bare branches, and signs that spring is just around the corner, in this brand-new outdoor trail.
Discover hidden wildlife, spot evergreen trees, and enjoy the crisp beauty of the Arboretum in winter.
£2.50 per person
10am - 4pm | 14 - 22 February 2026
Step into a world of storytelling and creativity with our Shadow Puppetry Sessions!
Perfect for families, these hands-on workshops invite you to explore the magic of light and shadow, sparking your imagination whilst you develop new skills. Come and let the shadows tell your story!
Advance booking is required for these shadow puppetry sessions.
Free
11am, 12pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm | 16 - 20 February 2026
Inspired by the wintery Arboretum landscape, come and let your creativity loose in our drop-in Arts and Crafts sessions.
Free
11am - 3pm | 16 - 20 February 2026
New for 2026!
Pick up your free Explorer's Passport this February Half Term 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.
