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Howick Hall Gardens Family Explorer Challenge

Seasonal Nature Trails for all the family

Play. Discover. Imagine. Explore.

Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum is a great natural play area for little ones (and big ones!)  where they can explore the outdoors and let their imaginations run free. Our Family Explorer Challenge includes seasonal nature trails for all the family, as well as activities such as woodland Olympics, scavenger hunts, wildlife spotting and measuring giant trees.

Every child can become a nature detective at Howick.  As well as an array of flora and fauna there’s plenty of wildlife to see.  Howick is home to red squirrels, roe deer, swans, herons, ducks, butterflies, damsel and dragon flies and many other mini-beasties and birds.

The family explorer challenge is free of charge and great fun – just ask for a copy at the Admissions Kiosk on arrival,  or you can download one here…

Please see the ‘EVENTS’ tab for extra half term activities.

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Howick Hall Summer Explorer Challenge

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Howick Hall Snowdrop walks
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Howick Hall Snowdrop Explorer Challenge

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daffodils at Howick Hall
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Howick Hall Daffodil Explorer Challenge

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Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum Long Walk
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Howick Hall Autumn Explorer Challenge

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Other Things to See & Do

Howick Hall Borders & Rockery Gardens

The Gardens

Where there’s always something new to see, are best known for their spring bulbs and the Woodland Garden.

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Howick Hall Gardens & Arboretum Long Walk

The Arboretum

Divided in to two areas the East and the West arboretum are a United Nations of trees and shrubs

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The Earl Grey Tea House at Howick Hall

Earl Grey Tea House

Enjoy a cup of Earl Grey tea in our elegant Earl Grey Tea House under the watchful gaze of Earl Grey himself.

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WEATHER TODAY

OPENING TIMES

2022

EARLY SEASON

12th February to 31st March
OPEN DAILY 10.30am - 4pm (last entry 4pm)

MAIN SEASON
1st April  -  30th September
OPEN DAILY 10.30am - 6pm
(last entry 5pm)

LATE SEASON
1st Oct - 13th Nov (inclusive)
OPEN DAILY 10.30am - 4pm

Please note that the tearoom is open to garden visitors only - last orders 5.30pm in main season, and 3.30pm in early late seasons.

ADMISSION CHARGES

Adults: £8.80*
Over 60s: £7.70*
Children 5 - 16 years  £2.50*
Children 0 - 4 years  FREE
*includes a 10% voluntary Gift Aid donation

Season Tickets:

Single £34
Double £60
Family (2 adults & 2 children)  £75
SORRY, NO DOGS except Assistance Dogs.

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