Tuesday, 1 August 2017, 10:30am to 12:45pm
Pollen for Lunch at Brocks Hill
The bees, butterflies and moths that live at Brocks Hill all feed on pollen and nectar. Find out about these ‘pollinators’ and get up close to them with the Park Warden. Take away your own bug viewer.
• Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Cost: £4.00 per child
For children of 5 years and over
Booking advisable.
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 9:30am to 10am
Britain in Bloom
Wednesday, 2 August 2017, 10am to 12:50pm
Pond Dipping at Brocks Hill
Be amazed by the creatures that live in the pond at Brocks Hill with our popular pond dipping sessions.
• Times: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
• Cost: £4 per child
For children of all ages but 1 on 1 supervision is required for under 5’s
Booking essential.
Thursday, 3 August 2017, 10am to 12:50pm
Butterfly Craft Medley at Brocks Hill
In the middle of the Nationwide Big Butterfly Count, come and choose from a selection of crafts all based on butterflies.
• Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
• Cost: £4 per child
For children of 3 years and over
Booking advisable.
Friday, 4 August 2017, 10:10am to 1pm
Amazing Animals at Brocks Hill
What a great experience this is! Come for a close encounter with a whole host of animals from around the world.
• Times: 10:10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 11:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Cost: £5.25 per person
For all the family (3 years and over)
Booking essential.
Saturday, 5 August 2017, 11am to 2pm
Aylestone Lane Allotment Day
Monday, 7 August 2017, 10:30am to 12pm
Tales, Tails and Crafts - at Brocks Hill
Enter the enchanted world of Hollie & Figgs, the magical cat. Listen to some of the story, read by the author Annette Sharman. Create a magical kingdom and take home your own magical creation.
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: £4 per child
For children of 4 to 9 years
Booking advisable.
Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 10:20am to 12:45pm
Clay Eye-popping Beetles and Bugs at Brocks Hill
Check out these wild and crazy creatures and make a model to take home.
• Times: 10.20 a.m. to 11.20 a.m. or 11.45 a.m. to 12.45 p.m.
• Cost: £4 per child
For children of 4 years and over. Under 4’s welcome but will need help
Booking advisable.
Thursday, 10 August 2017, 10:20am to 12:45pm
Dream Catcher Mobiles at Brocks Hill
Using willow from the Country Park make and decorate a dream catcher or dream catcher mobile to hang in your bedroom.
• Times: 10.20 a.m. to 11.20 a.m. or 11.45 a.m. to 12.45 p.m.
• Cost: £4 per child
For children of 4 years and over. The younger children will need some assistance.
Booking is advisable.
Monday, 14 August 2017, 10:30am to 3pm
Happy Hedgehogs at Brocks Hill
Enjoy finding out about hedgehogs with Leicester Hedgehog Rescue and come nose to nose with one of these spiky little chaps.
• Times: 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Cost: £3.00 per person.
For all the family (for 3 years and over)
Booking is advisable.
Tuesday, 15 August 2017, 10:30am to 12pm
Tales, Tails and Crafts at Brocks Hill
Enter the enchanted world of Hollie and Figgs, the magical cat. Listen to some of the story, read by the author Annette Sharman. Create a magical kingdom and take home your own magical creation.
• Time: 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
• Cost: £4 per child
For children of 4 to 9 years
Booking advisable.
Wednesday, 16 August 2017, 10am to 12:50pm
Pond Dipping at Brocks Hill
Be amazed by the creatures that live in the pond at Brocks Hill with our popular pond dipping sessions.
• Times: 10:00 a.m. to 10:50 a.m., 11:00 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. or 12:00 p.m. to 12:50 p.m.
• Cost: £4 per child
For children of all ages but 1 on 1 supervision is required for under 5’s
Booking is advisable.
Thursday, 17 August 2017, 10:10am to 3pm
Pottery Painting at Brocks Hill
NEW FOR 2017. We welcome Kitty Meeks to Brocks Hill to lead 3 sessions of pottery painting for children. Choose your item to paint. Follow Kitty’s guidance for painting and decoration. The piece will then be taken away and fired in her kiln for collection at an agreed date.
• Times: 10.10 a.m. to 11.10 a.m., 11.45 a.m. to 12.45 p.m., 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Cost: £6.50 per item
For children of 3 years and over. Accompanying adults can also paint a piece.
Friday, 18 August 2017, 10:10am to 1pm
Amazing Animals at Brocks Hill
What a great experience this is! Come for a close encounter with a whole host of animals from around the world.
• Times: 10:10 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., 11:10 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. or 12:10 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
• Cost: £5.25 per person
For all the family (3 years and over)
Booking advisable.
Saturday, 19 August 2017, 11am to 3pm
The Smartest Giant in Town at Brocks Hill
Folksy's musical adaptation of Julia Donaldson's wonderful book will be filled with puppetry, colourful characters and songs, that will have you clapping and singing along!
Bring along your picnics, blankets, folding chairs & friends & family to enjoy this wonderful open-air production!
To book your tickets, please visit www.folksytheatre.co.uk
Friday, 25 August 2017, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Mini Professors
Join the fascinating world of Science for the very young. This session brings science to life for the 2 to 5 year olds.
• Times: 10:30a.m. to 11:15a.m., or 11:45a.m. to 12:30p.m.
• Cost: £5.25 per child
For children of 2 to 5 years
Booking essential.
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