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Meadow Mania Part 2: Sketching Wildflowers

Join local artist David Hawkes to sketch wildflowers in the meadow.

  • Booking advisable
  • Free event (admission applies)

Sketch the wildflowers growing in the meadows at Acorn Bank. With David’s support and guidance you can take home an artistic memory of your day. This is an opportunity to explore part of the estate not usually open for visitors.

On this date, Meadow Mania Part 1: British Native Meadow Species is in the morning with Nature Conservation Advisor, Chloe Lumsdon, and is followed in the afternoon by this session (Meadow Mania Part 2) with David Hawkes. If you would like to attend both sessions please book your ticket for each separately.

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Prices

Event ticket prices

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

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The basics

Booking details

Call 0344 249 1895

Suitability

Children are welcome but should be accompanied by an adult.

Meeting point

Meet at the Shepherds Hut.

What to bring and wear

Please wear sturdy footwear, and depending on the forecast, waterproof clothing!

Accessibility

The footpath to the meadows is unsurfaced and crosses parkland with some steep gradients.

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