Summer Holidays at the Palace: Nature Ninjas

3rd - 17th August 11:00am - 1:00pm

Join the team in the Gardens this summer to try your hand at pond dipping, minibeast hunting, and other fun gardening activities.

3rd August – Design a miniature garden in a matchbox. 11am - 1pm 

10th August – Pond dipping. 11am -3pm

17th August - Scavenger Hunt. 11am - 1pm

Included in standard admission. 

For more summer activities at The Bishop’s Palace, see here 

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