Bumble Bee Safari Children’s Trail

Families join us this May Half Term for a Bumble Bee Safari Trail at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens.

Soak up the Spring sunshine as you wander through the stunning Walled Gardens, looking out for all of the hidden objects and fascinating facts about bumble bees, ticking them off on your trail sheet as you go.

It’s the perfect way to keep little ones engaged and inquisitive as they adventure through the beautiful, 5-acre, Walled Gardens here at Raby Castle, Park & Gardens.

Enjoy this trail for FREE with any Deer Park & Gardens or Plotters’ Forest tickets, simply collect a trail sheet from The Round House and begin your adventure.

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