'50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' at Dyffryn Gardens
Every Tuesday and Sunday throughout October and November there will be a '50 things to do before you're 11 ¾' activity led by a Dyffryn Gardens member of staff.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
Get the littles celebrating autumn throughout this lovely season with nature-based, staff-led activities every Sunday.
There is no extra charge for these workshops but normal admission applies. Sessions will be running from 11am-3pm and you can drop in and out anytime you like while it's running.
Tuesday 1 October: Create some wild art - children will use nature to create their own outdoors masterpieces.
Sunday 6 October: Create some wild art
Tuesday 8 October: - Children can cook marshmallows on our campfire.
Sunday 13 October: Cook on a campfire
Tuesday 15 October: Create some wild art
Sunday 20 October: Create some wild art
Tuesday 29 October: Make friends with a bug
Sunday 3 November: Cook on a campfire
Tuesday 5 November: Get to know a tree - There is so much more to a tree than just climbing it! Each tree has its own story to tell, the session leader will take you to one of Dyffryn's best ones and you can get to know it's story.
Sunday 10 November: Get to know a tree
Tuesday 12 November: Cook on a campfire
Sunday 17 November: Cook on a campfire
Tuesday 19 November: Get to know a tree
Sunday 24 November: Get to know a tree
Times
Prices
Event ticket prices
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Check admission pricesThe basics
- Suitability
Designed for children and perfect for all the family
- Meeting point
Come to the Welcome Centre when you arrive and they'll point you in the right direction.
- What to bring and wear
These sessions will be happening outdoors so dress for the weather.
- Accessibility
These sessions are mostly fully accessible, let us know if you have any accessibility needs so we can make the adjustments you need.
Upcoming events
Sensory Reflection Trail at Dyffryn Gardens
Engage with nature and notice it in a different ways by using all your senses to ground yourself in the beautiful season of autumn.
Autumn walk at Dyffryn Gardens
Look out for bursts of colour as autumn arrives on this self-guided walk.
A celebration of autumn at Dyffryn Gardens, Into the Canopies
Relish the turning of the seasons this autumn with a series of events and installations specially designed to help you experience nature in new ways and from new perspectives.
Dyffryn Gardens introductory talks
Volunteer-led, 15 minute talks introducing visitors to Dyffryn Gardens and its history, starting 5 August.