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Take Nature's Call

Take a moment and dial in to hear ‘Letters to the Earth’ or ‘The Lost Words’ in audio form. Sit at the vintage telephone tables, dial the number for Emma Thompson, Sam Lee or Jenny Ngugi, and listen, reflect, and let their words resonate.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

Visit the Autumn Hideaway to discover Wild Rumpus' telephone tables and dial in to hear ‘Letters to the Earth’ or ‘The Lost Words’ in audio form.

Sit at the vintage telephone tables, dial the number for Emma Thompson, Sam Lee or Jenny Ngugi, and close your eyes with the receiver to your ear, as you listen, reflect, and let their words resonate.

This installation is created by Wild Rumpus. You can find out more about their work and other installations at wildrumpus.org.uk

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Meeting point

The Autumn Hideaway is located in the Formal Gardens, please follow the signage on arrival.

Accessibility

The telephone tables are on level access, and the autumn hideaway is reached via gravel paths. A physical copy of 'The Lost Words' and 'Letters to the Earth' books are available.

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