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Get up close and hands-on with real live animals at a 'Creepy Critters' workshop, hosted by ZooLab UK.  Meet the likes of Snakes, Giant Snails, Tarantulas and more in this interactive show - the perfect addition to the spooky Halloween Holidays.

These fun 45 minute indoor workshops will give children insights into amazing creatures and their behaviour, including fun facts and the opportunity to hold one of them (if you are brave enough!).

Price £7.50 per child (with free entry to the workshop for one accompanying parent).

Workshop Dates & Timings:

Workshops will take place on Tuesday 29th October, Wednesday 30th October, Thursday 31st November, Friday 1st November and Saturday 2nd November, located in the Gardeners' Bothy.  Each workshop will run for 45 minutes.

11:00 - 11:45
12:00 - 12:45
13:00 - 13:45

General Notes:

• Please note we ask you to take care if you have any 'creature' phobias.
• Creatures are subject to change during each session due to welfare.
• All children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
• Suitable for all ages (although under 5’s may need more parental/guardian support).
• Each workshop will last for around 45 minutes and group size will be limited to 25 children per session due to space available.
• Only one parent/guardian will be allowed to accompany each child due to the space available, however should a session not be fully sold out we will try to accommodate.
• Advance booking is required and places are limited.
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and workshops will go ahead whatever the weather.

The Workshop is not included in normal House & Gardens Day Tickets, Standard House & Gardens admission fees apply, a separate Day Ticket will need to be purchased to gain access into the House & Gardens for the Workshop.

Season Ticket Holders receive 10% discount when using their discount code.  The codes are sent each month in your Season Ticket Holder newsletter.  The newsletters are sent automatically to the ticket purchasers email address.  If you hold a Season Ticket but did not purchase it directly please email houseandgardens@bowood.org to be added to our database to receive the newsletter.  

We are delighted to welcome Mud & Guts to the Bowood Estate.  Experience den building, fire lighting, game playing, tree climbing, rope swinging fun all within an inspiring, learning and educational environment. 

Mud & Guts has a clear aim to reconnect modern children with the joy of being outside.  Taking fun as the starting point, they provide an exhilarating, educational alternative to days whiled away in front of a screen; immersing children in the natural world with a bespoke experience they will never forget.  

These fun outdoor adventures run for 3 hours either in the morning or afternoon, Parental/Guardian consent will be required but children can be left with the fully trainined/qualified Activity Instructors of Mud & Guts.  Check out their website: https://mudandguts.co.uk/about/

Price £18.00 per child

Whilst this price does not include entry into Bowood House & Gardens we are offering a 50% discount off Admission Fees for any booked child into Bowood House & Gardens.  Their accompanying Parent/Guardian will benefit with our group entry discount.  So the perfect day out for the family!

Activity Dates & Timings:

Activities will take place on Tuesday 30th July, Tuesday 13th August and Tuesday 27th August.  More dates may be added should this activity be popular.

Morning Session
09:15 - 09:30  Arrival/check-in and registration
09:30 - 12:30  Activity begins and the fun starts

Afternoon Session
13:15 - 13:30  Arrival/check-in and registration
13:30 - 16:30  Activity begins and the fun starts

General Notes:

• Best suitable for all 6 - 10 year olds. 
• Each activity will last for around 3 hours and group size will be limited to 16 children per session (managed by 2 instructors) for safety reasons.
• Parental/Guardian consent will be required in advance, but children may be left with Activity Instructors.
• Advance booking is required and places are limited.
• Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable and activities will go ahead whatever the weather unless there is a risk to life.
• Located close to our Visitors Car Park/Dedicated Drop Off Point.

The activities are not included in normal House & Gardens Day Tickets, standard House & Gardens Admission Fees apply, a separate Day Ticket will need to be purchased to gain access into the House & Gardens.

Season Ticket Holders receive 10% discount when using their discount code.  The codes are sent each month in your Season Ticket Holder newsletter.  The newsletters are sent automatically to the ticket purchasers email address.  If you hold a Season Ticket but did not purchase it directly please email houseandgardens@bowood.org to be added to our database to receive the newsletter.