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Family-friendly things to do at Hare Hill
Come out and play at Hare Hill where there are lots of activities to keep the whole family entertained and help you create great memories together. Bird watching, den building or enjoying a picnic in the Walled Garden, pick your favourite and make it happen at Hare Hill.
Easter Adventures in Nature - 5 to 21 April
Get ready for an Easter adventure at Hare Hill
- Make your way along the trail and find nature-inspired activities for the whole family.
- The price of the trail is £3.50 per child (normal admission charges also apply) and includes a trail map, and a chocolate egg at the end - regular chocolate egg and NOMO eggs which are vegan and free from gluten, peanuts and tree nuts.
- The trail takes place between 5 - 21 April 2025, from 10:30am to 4.30pm.
- The Natural Play Area or the Walled Garden are great spaces to let little ones roam free and explore nature and the outdoors at their own pace.
Planning your family visit
Here's the information you need at a glance to make the most of your family day out at Hare Hill:
- Toilets with a baby-changing facility are are located in the garden
- There are steps in the garden but a step free route is available with level paths throughout that is suitable for buggies.
Nature Packs
Our Nature Packs will be back this year for families to borrow, to help you explore the gardens and parklands and get closer to nature. Grab one of the free packs from our friendly team at our Welcome Building but please remember to bring them back so that other families can use them and have fun discovering nature together at Hare Hill. The Nature Packs have a well deserved rest and replenish during the school holidays, when other trails and self-led activities are available.
For all the latest events and activities, please head to our What's On page.
Family-friendly things to do in the garden
Run wild in the natural play area
The outdoor play area is an ideal spot for children of all ages to explore and enjoy. Build, climb, balance; the only limit is your imagination.
Spot wildlife in the wooded garden
Explore the wooded garden and look out for birds in the bird hide nestled in a hidden corner. Cross the bridges and spot wildlife on the ponds.
Explore the historic parkland
If you’re the adventurous type, follow the permissive path and explore the tenant farmland. Breathe in the fresh air and admire the beautiful Cheshire countryside surrounding this special place.
What do you need to know when visiting the garden?
- Please don't bring footballs, scooters or bikes into the garden
- Assistance Dogs only in the gardens. Dogs on leads are welcome along the permissive path to Alderley Edge. The access gate to the permissive path from Hare Hill is open Wednesday - Sunday 10:30am - 5pm, during our open season.
- Cows and sheep graze the farmland close to the permissive path. Dogs must be on short leads at all times through this area.
'50 things to do before you're 11¾'
There are lots of '50 things to do before you're 11¾' activities to tick off during your visit. Here are some recommendations:
- No. 1 get to know a tree: Every tree has something special about it. The wooded garden has trees aplenty with stories to tell
- No. 35 Discover what's in a pond: Ponds may look like not a lot is going on when you're peering at the top of the water, but you'll be amazed what lives below the surface
- No. 12 Have fun with sticks: Sticks are the best. There are so many ways you can have fun with sticks that we can’t begin to list them all here. Before choosing your stick, you need to decide what you want to use it for. Do you want to create a trail of arrows for friends to follow? Or will you use your stick to make a home for wildlife? Perhaps you’d like to decorate it and use it as a wand?
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