Events – there’s plenty to enjoy in the summer months ahead

Let’s have fun OUTSIDE

Step outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and let’s appreciate what nature has to offer. To tempt you, here are some great things to do in the Peak District National Park this season.

Family fun FAMILY DROP-IN EVENTS FOR FREE AT CASTLETON VISITOR CENTRE Saturday 11th April, Wednesday 15th April 12pm to 4pm Easter nature activities including mask making, clay modelling, nest building and a chocolate-free Easter trail to keep your children entertained! Saturday 18th April 11am to 3pm The Great Bilberry Bumblebee Hunt, in partnership with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust. Family art activities and village trail about the Peak District’s iconic Bilberry Bumblebee. Friday 29th May 12pm to 4pm Wonderful woodlands session celebrating the importance of trees. Woodland crafts and tree identification activities. Saturday 27th June 12pm to 4pm During Hope Wakes Week, celebrate the ancient tradition of well-dressing. Make your own mini well-dressing and “Hapa Zome” flower print. Thursday 23rd July, Sunday 26th July 12pm to 4pm Discover Peak District archaeology. Delve Lots of activities for the kids to explore nature.

into the past with hands-on activities for all the family: • Learn about Bronze Age burials. Make your own pygmy cup. • Get your hands dirty in our dig pits unearthing real artefacts. • Make your own Arbor Low model to take home. • Try our sorting challenge and tricky stratigraphy game. • Find out about Castleton’s archaeology. Wednesdays 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th August 12pm to 4pm Wild Wednesdays. Nature activities and ideas to help families explore the great outdoors.

FAMILY NATURE DISCOVERY SESSIONS AT FAIRHOLMES Thursdays 28th May, 30th July, 6th August 11am to 2.30pm Nature Discovery Thursdays. Bring the kids to explore the Nature Area at Fairholmes, S33 0AQ. Guided and self-led activities to help you explore and play in the natural world. Suitable for under 8s. Free.

OPEN FARM SUNDAY – NORTH LEES FARM Sunday 7th June Discover what it takes to look after and farm in an iconic National Park landscape. Live displays and animals, guided walks, exploring local history and more. A UK-wide Open Farm Sunday event. Free. Stanage North Lees Estate, near Hathersage, S32 1BR. Park in Hollin Bank car park (short hillside walk to the farm).

ARCHAEOLOGY DISCOVERY DAY AT LONGSHAW Friday 24th July 10am to 3pm Dig pit, mystery objects, pottery jigsaw, and more! Join National Trust and Peak District National Park archaeologists. Short led walks at 11am and 2pm – book on the website nearer the time. Indoor activities too, just drop in. At Longshaw’s Moorland Discovery Centre, S11 7TZ. Free.