Half Term Busy Bee Workshop!

An amazing chance for children to learn all about bees and beekeeping in this hands on workshop!

Join us at Potteric Carr Nature reserve this half term to learn all about the wonderful life of bees! This workshop will include a talk from a professional bee keeper, from the amazing 'More Bees Please'. There will be a chance to see real life honey bees. Children will be able to try on bee keeping suits, be shown different hive types and ask questions.

There will then be a hands on activity where children will be able to make their own beeswax candle to take home. There will also be delicious local honey on offer to try and buy.

Tickets also include access to our Busy Bee trail, which is on for the entire month of May at Potteric Carr. This trail includes fun facts and bee challenges to find around the reserve as well as a buzzing quiz. There is then even more bee-tastic fun to be had making bee crafts and taking home your very own packet of flower seeds at the end of the trail.

It is an amazing chance for kids to learn something new, get outdoors, have a go at hands on crafts and spark a new interest in our amazing buzzy friends!

Children must be supervised by an adult. Tickets for this event include FREE admission to Potteric Carr Nature Reserve for 1 supervising adult. For any additional adults accessing the reserve normal admission fees apply. This event is not recommended for children under the age of 5.

Image credit: John Hawkins / Graham Standring.

Embrace your wild side - what to expect:

Accessibility and terrain

Much of Potteric Carr is accessible for standard wheelchairs and pushchairs. There are other paths that are more rugged that go round the Discovery Zone and Beeston Plantation.

What to bring/wear

This event takes place outside so brace yourself for the Yorkshire weather! Sturdy footwear is always recommended.

Waterproof clothing/insect repellent (weather dependent), torch (night events), binoculars.

Admission fees

Wildlife Trust Members: Free - join us for unlimited visits to Potteric Carr nature reserve

Adults: £6

Aged 18 and under: Free

Student / Disabled / Universal or Pension Credit: £4.50

Access to the visitor centre and café is free.

Toilets and catering

Facilities on site include toilets (including accessible toilet and baby changing facilities) and a gift shop and café in the visitor centre.

Joining us on the day

Meet at the entrance to the nature reserve.

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Parking

Car park off Mallard Way, open 9.30am to 5pm

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.

Let us know what you think

We hope you have a fantastic time at the event! We always love to hear from our supporters - tell us about your experiences in our feedback survey .

Cancellation and refunds

In the situation that Yorkshire Wildlife Trust needs to cancel an event we will be in touch regarding your booking via email and our Supporter Services team will process the refund of your tickets as soon as possible. Please allow up to 5 working days for this to happen. If you, or members of your party, are unable to attend your booked event, you are eligible for a refund up to 7 days before the event date. For any cancellation and refund queries, please contact our Supporter Services team during office hours (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm) on 01904 659570 or email supporter.services@ywt.org.uk.

Thank you for supporting Yorkshire Wildlife Trust.

Contact us

If you're having difficulties with your booking, or you have more questions about the event, please don't hesitate to get in touch! You can email us at supporter.services@ywt.org.uk or drop us a call on 01904 659570.

About Yorkshire Wildlife Trust

Yorkshire Wildlife Trust is the only charity entirely dedicated to conserving, protecting and enhancing Yorkshire's wildlife and wild places. Find out more about what we do on our website and discover how you can support our work.