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Join us for a magical book walk through the Deer Park and onto the Castle Terrace, inspired by the enchanting story of The Snail and the Whale.
You will start your adventure by making a story lantern, before embarking on an epic walk through the Castle Terrace and Deer Pak where you will embellish your lantern with a wonderous selection of materials that remind you of your favourite parts of the story so you can retell the whole adventure together at bedtime.
Suitable for children aged 3 – 8 years.
Other event information:
Duration approx. 1.5 hours
Number of children per session: 15
Recommended age: 3 to 8 years old
All children must come supervised by an adult who will be responsible for their safety during the walk. This is a family walk suitable for children aged 3 to 8. Children older than 8 and younger than 3 are also welcome at parental discretion. Children under one are free when attending with a paying participant.
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