Beastie Day

Meet giant insects – Bug hunt – Outdoor craft – Bring a picnic – Enjoy a day at Brogdale Farm.

Come and join us for a day of mini-beastie fun! A day of exploring Brogdale and discovering fantastic bugs & mini beasts.

Close Encounters with the LIVE BUGS!

Book your Live Bug Show time and meet the giant insects & more! 1 Hour Show (Book, then spend the whole day discovering, exploring and having fun!)

Meet an impressive collection of mega bugs, including giant cockroaches, millipedes, tarantulas, scorpions, stick insects, snails and more! Orchard Bug Explorers

Hunt for bugs in the orchards, meadow and wildlife garden. See where they live in the wild! Learn all about these interesting creatures and why they are so important to us. You will be led by our education leader who will help you find the best beasties at Brogdale!

Visit the Orchards – self guided tour Go on a self guided walk and explore the National Fruit Collection orchards with the children. See if you can spot anything interesting on the way.

Outdoor Crafts - Make your very own bugs and beasts to take home using modelling clay and scavenged beastie bits!

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