Amongst art and nature
Discover a renowned collection of sculptures… in a forest! Be guided round this sculpture trail and hear all about the history of the sculptures as you wander in amongst the trees.
Sounds of nature
Enjoy a moment of mindfulness... in a cemetery! Pop on some headphones and wander through a calm and beautiful green space while listening to music (with a fact or two about the cemetery and moments to pause and listen to birdsong and the sounds of nature too).
Into the valley
Join a guided walk that covers geology, geography, history and farming! From natural highlights and hidden gems to axe factories and tourism – there’s a wealth of stories to be told in this valley.
Tremendous trees
Have you ever stopped and notice the intricate details of trees? From the unique shapes of leaves to the way branches and trunks grow. Discover some of these beautiful structures designed by nature - in the town and by the river, ancient and new.
A minibeast safari
From ponds to compost and beyond, go on a minibeast safari and learn about the places minibeasts call home. All the family can get creative and design a wildlife garden, build a bug-hotel from recycled materials, and plant pollinator friendly plants. Or, take some time to learn about the history of this farm and explore a rhubarb exhibition!
A GORGEous site
Grab your walking books and get ready for an adventure to a steep-sided river gorge, with temperate rainforest. Along the walking trails, you can see the sights including a Devil's Cauldron pothole, and a 30-meter-high waterfall!
Reading’s rooftop garden
Nature can be found in some unexpected places, and in the heart of Reading, you can visit a rooftop forest! This garden was developed with sustainability in mind, highlighting how important plants are to our everyday life. Can fruit trees grow in 30cm deep soil? How does a roof take the weight of a thriving forest? Find out this September…
Awe-inspiring acres
Get ready for a treasure trove of garden delights within 26 acres of Grade II listed grounds. Discover sculptures, beautiful vistas and impressive plants. And don’t miss the ancient trees – including a 1500 year old Yew!
The secret garden
Reclaimed by nature in the 1990s, discover the community-led effort to restore a once thriving 4-acre walled garden that was filled with fruit, blooming plants and heated brick walls.
Twilight tales
As the sun begins to set, admire how the look of the landscape changes and keeps your eyes peeled for wildlife in this guided walk. Hear tales of the living landscape, past and present, and its many uses over the years.
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