NATURE GARDENS & TRAILS
Exciting missions to explore together and discover amazing nature at Woldies
- Complete the nature missions
- Earn your stamps
- Claim your NATURE HERO Sticker!
Take on the nature missions to collect your stamps in your nature mission booklet to claim your Nature Hero Sticker.
Buzz like a bee, spot birds in the hide, help with Woldies Butterfly Count, seek the insects in the maze and collect all the tree leaf rubbings. A fun way to explore Woldies together and learn all about nature!
SEASONAL TRAILS
Nature trails with a difference!
Crack codes, open locks + solve the puzzles.
Easter Egg trail
Follow the NEW giant egg trail to enter the NEW life-sized birds nest and hunt for the secret word! Chocolate prize for every child!
Click here to see what else is on at Easter
Queen Bee quest
Join us for the Queen Bee Quest to celebrate the Honeybees returning to Woldies Giant Observation Hive!
Click here to see what else is on in May
Summer Big Butterfly & Bug Hunt,
A nature trail with a twist! Hunt for the butterflies & bugs and solve the puzzle slider code to discover the secret word!
Click here to see what else is on at Summer
there’s so much wildlife to see at woldies
From May Half Term the Honeybees arrive in Woldies Giant Observation Hive…step into the giant hexagon hive and get up close to the glass to watch honeybees at work!
Hear the vibrant buzzing and feel the heat as you see them work together to make honey. Plus keep your eyes peeled for the Queen Bee, if you’re lucky you may see her laying eggs in the comb!
Woldies unique hexagon themed Bee Garden is a beautiful, interactive and engaging space to explore and learn about pollinators! Take on the ‘Pollination Game’, help with ‘The Bee Count’ and explore the giant observation hive.
Look out for big buzzards soaring overhead, the tiny Goldcrest (the UK’s smallest bird!) and so many species in between. Wander through the Bird Garden, plus – step in to a life size nest.
Enter Woldies Butterfly Garden to discover plants that provide butterflies with their favourite nectar to drink! Help with Woldies Butterfly Count to gain a Nature Mission Stamp! NEW Butterfly Garden currently in development!
Insect Orienteering
Hidden within the games maze, take on the Insect Orienteering challenge. Find all 10 insects and test your knowledge…answer questions correctly to gain a Nature Mission Stamp.
Woldies huge carp are a hit with all ages! Can you spot Goldie or Mr Shiny-Head swimming around the lily pads in the Fish Ponds?! Get up close or sit and relax and listen to the waterfalls.
Woldies Nature Pond is wildlife haven! A peaceful spot to take in the variety of aquatic plants and wildflowers. Kids can get up close to tadpoles and if you’re lucky spot wild ducklings and moorhens.
Spiders Lair
Step through the trees into The Spiders Lair…if you dare! Keep your eyes peeled for giant spider sculptures dangling from the trees and challenge friends and family to Woldies most infuriating game...Ringing the Fly!
Walks
Over winter 2024 Team Woldies have planted an incredible 35,000 spring bulbs to add to the existing impressive displays!
Spot daffodils, cowslips, primrose, bluebells, alliums, anemone, tulips, muscari, iris, crocus and more.
Explore Woldies tranquil Woodland Walk. Look out for animal sculptures and activities along the way. Enjoy carpets of beautiful flowers, primrose, cowslips, grape hyacinth, bluebells and more. With plenty of seating, sit in dappled shade and listen to the birds in the treetops.
Tree trail
Plus don’t miss Woldies Tree Trail, test your knowledge at leaf ID and collect all the leaf rubbings to gain a Nature Mission stamp.
Spring Daffodil Walk
NEW for Spring 2025! Visit throughout April & May to see the changing spring bulbs and blossom.
A pollinators paradise and a sensory treat. Soak in the lavender field while the whole family escape and recharge. Listen to the hum of bees and insects and indulge your photography skills.
Lavender Distillery & Essential Oil
Explore the custom-built, wood fired lavender still. Learn about the steam powered distillation process used to produce our high quality, unique Wolds Way Lavender 100% Pure Lavender Essential Oil.
Lavender
In Bloom end of June to August (weather conditions dependent).
Check out Woldies very own unique home grown Wolds Way Lavender products in our online shop.
OUTDOOR PLAY
Ride Woldies miniature railway, enjoy sand play, dens, forts & play zones, explore 2 giant mazes, and test your skills on foot golf and foot pool!
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