Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden
Tue 1 Sept · 11:00
Hardwick
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The Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden takes place at Hardwick in Nottingham on 11 August 2026. Families can explore the garden’s wildlife, including butterflies and other creatures. Admission is required.
When you enter the Hardwick gardens it’s clear to see they’re teeming with life from the delicate butterflies enjoying the colourful blooms to the buzzing of bees on their mission to collect pollen for their hive.
This brand new Minibeast Safari encourages kids to view the gardens through a different lens and look deeper into the natural world around us, whilst also learning about how each creature plays their part in the wider ecosystem.
This event is a free event. For non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:
• Adult: £6.00
• Child: £3.00
• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00
• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00
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Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden takes place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 11:00.
Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
Tickets for Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden
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The Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden takes place at Hardwick in Nottingham on 11 August 2026. Families can explore the garden’s wildlife, including butterflies and other creatures. Admission is required.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Organiser’s full description
When you enter the Hardwick gardens it’s clear to see they’re teeming with life from the delicate butterflies enjoying the colourful blooms to the buzzing of bees on their mission to collect pollen for their hive.
This brand new Minibeast Safari encourages kids to view the gardens through a different lens and look deeper into the natural world around us, whilst also learning about how each creature plays their part in the wider ecosystem.
This event is a free event. For non-members of the National Trust, or visitors without a general admission ticket to the House and Gardens, the Wider Estate admission fees apply:
• Adult: £6.00
• Child: £3.00
• Family (2 adults, 2 children): £15.00
• Family (1 adult, 2 children): £9.00
Description supplied by the event organiser.
❓ Frequently asked questions
When is Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden?
Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden takes place on Tuesday, 1 September 2026 at 11:00.
Where is Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden taking place?
Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden is held at Hardwick in Nottingham (Doe Lea, Chesterfield, Derbyshire).
How do I get tickets for Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden?
Tickets for Summer of Play: Family Minibeasts Safari in the Garden can be booked via nationaltrust.org.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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