Holiday Special for children – Getting to know your spring weeds (Afternoon)

An Afternoon botanical tour 

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“Eye of newt and toe of frog, Wool of bat and tongue of dog.”

A journey of discovery for all the family.

What was in the lotions and potions of olden times? Go on a journey of exploration that will inform and spark the imagination. All around plants burst into life in the spring – but did you know nearly all have a use, for better or worse!

Spring is a magical time as life races into action after the winters dark days. Join us on an exploration of the multitude of plants bursting into life. Who knows what we will see, as every day brings something new.

This tour will be located completely within the village – you will be surprised at what is in plain sight! This tour is led by Walking Wiltshire.

Is it for me?

This should be accessible to nearly all children, and usable with pushchairs, prams and strollers. Ground may be challenging for Scooters, and not suitable for bike riding (as this will be a slow amble).

Starting in the Co-op car park we will head upstream along the River Avon. Crossing the road by the Co-op entrance, passing by the heritage centre and along the river by Whatley Drive.  Then Crossing Broomcroft road and into the Scotchel. Depending on time available the tour will head towards Bucklease Mill where it will finish, and we will head back to the Co-op car park – although the Royal Oak is family friendly and open for refreshments.

All children need to be accompanied by an adult, and remain the responsibility of the adult.  The route is alongside the river: the route is safe however caution is required.

You have questions

Do please drop me a line.  I’m not going to claim that it is accessible for all – Contact me to discuss any concerns. I want to know what needs to be done to improve access to the countryside, so your feedback is important.

If you have an assistant, advocate or carer, they can join for free.

I can meet you before hand and cover the route if this is of assistance.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

What happens?

Mike from Walking Wiltshire will take you on a guided tour looking at the wonder of plants. Setting off from the car park it will not be long before something is seen worthy of investigation. Then cross the road towards the heritage centre and follow the river onward to the Scotchel, the journey of discovery starts. The time is spent exploring the plants and their uses. Medicinal, culinary and otherwise. Their history, folk law and legends. Their environment, and numerous other aspects of the plants seen on the day.

Get Tickets for a thoroughly enjoyable opportunity to discover the power of some of our most common, and often unseen, companions.