Photographing Nature for Families

The CERNE GIANT FESTIVAL was born out of our vibrant May Day tradition, when the Morris Dancers and villagers gather at dawn on the Trendle, the original  site of the village Maypole at the top of the Cerne Giant. Here we salute the sunrise and celebrate the start of summer with a barrel of Beltane Beer.  Begun in 2017,  the Festival has now extended to about 3 weeks. With a theme of ‘Celebrating Humanity in the Landscape’, there will be a huge variety of events including workshops, talks, and walks so that there is something for everyone to explore their own connection with landscape of Dorset and what it means to them. Any profits from the Festival will go towards maintaining the fabric and work of the churches in the participating villages.

Cerne Giant Festival

A photographer and biologist will accompany families, telling children more about nature and how best to photograph it

St Mary's Church, Cerne Abbas

2026

Celebrate Spring 2026 by joining us for talks, walks, and workshops learning more about the natural and cultural history, landscape, and history of the Cerne Valley and Dorset.

(rain date 26th Apr – ring 07823778758 to ask)2-4pm Photographing Nature for FamiliesMeet by St Mary’s Church, Abbey Street, Cerne Abbas DT2 7JQBring any camera, including phones, and learn about how to find and photograph nature in an interesting way. Learn about the plants and other living things you encounter along the way. Photographer Jane Tearle and biologist Pauline Pires will guide you as well as identify some of the minibeasts and plants you discover. We hope to print some photos taken by families to display at the Village Fete. Wear warm/dry clothing if the weather is cold or wet. A close up / macro setting might be useful. Batteries should be fully charged. Children must be accompanied, and the accompanying adults are responsible for the safety of their children.£5 per child accompanying adults free

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