Festival of Blossom: moth and butterfly trail at Gibside
Join us this Festival of Blossom and May half term for a family scavenger hunt all about butterflies and moths.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Flutter and fly your way around Gibside on a scavenger hunt to find butterflies and moths. Learn about some of our most important pollinators and why we need to look after them.
Running 10am – 4pm. Free (normal admission applies).
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Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Meeting point
Pick up a trail sheet at Visitor Reception.
- What to bring and wear
This event takes place outside. Please wear appropriate shoes and clothing for the weather conditions.
- Accessibility
The trail takes about 2 hours and includes inclines, rough terrain, grass, and the potential for mud and/or icy conditions.
- Other
This event is aimed at families, but everyone is welcome.
Upcoming events
Landscape tour
Join us on a guided tour of the 18th century landscape garden and visualise the grandeur that once was the pride of George Bowes.
History talk - an introduction to the history of Gibside
Get a taste for the history of Gibside with a Guided Walk volunteer.
History walk - the story of Gibside
Dive into the history of Gibside and take a walk with a Guided Walk volunteer around the 18th century landscape garden.
Festival of Blossom: meet the beekeepers at Gibside
Drop in to meet our resident beekeepers and learn about the role of honeybees as pollinators during the Festival of Blossom.