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Extra Activities 30th May to 2nd June - Children Go Free

Family Event
Tue 30th May 2023 to Fri 2nd June 2023

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For four days in the holidays we have some additional activities for children:
Learn more about how we care for the parkland at Burton Constable by taking a tour with the Grounds and Parkland Officer.  Meet up with him in the Carriage House at 11:30am and again at 2:00pm for a walk lasting approximately half an hour.

Then take part in nature-themed activities in the Carriage House 11am to 3pm each day, do some colouring or painting, plant seeds, make a bird feeder or even take home a stick friend.

All activities are free to take part.
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Did you know?

The Burton Constable Whale is featured in Herman Melville's famous novel Moby Dick. 

Today the Burton Constable Whale is nicknamed 'Constable Moby'

Over 80 different species of birds have been spotted at Burton Constable, from the smallest British bird, the Goldcrest, to large birds of prey such as Buzzards and Barn Owls
Afternoon tea was created by the Duchess of Bedford in the late 18th century. She invited friends to join her for an afternoon meal of small cakes, bread and butter sandwiches, sweets and, of course, tea. The practice was so popular that it was quickly adopted by other social hostesses