Night Out in Nature - Walmer Castle & Gardens
Night Out in Nature is an outdoor sensory installation performance for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).
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Location
Walmer Castle and Gardens
Kingsdown Road Walmer CT14 7LJ United KingdomRefund Policy
About this event
Frozen Light brings 'Night Out in Nature' to Walmer Castle & Gardens.
Four scientists have lived inside a biodome for over a decade nurturing the Blostma, a plant so powerful it only flowers every 12 years. The Blostma might be what we've all been waiting for, but only if it blossoms under the full moon tonight!
You're invited to enter the biodome and experience this cosmic, floral event. The question is, after 12 years of waiting, will the Blostma reveal its blooms?
This event is wheelchair accessible and limited to 6 individuals with PMLD and their carers per show. There will be a Revoloo (a mobile accessible toilet with an adult-sized changing bench and hoist) available to use on site every day. The nearest Changing Places toilet is a 5-minute drive away at Deal Library.
To prepare for the show, please access our visual story here.
This event has been made possible with the support of English Heritage and Walmer Castle.
Frequently asked questions
People with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) and their carers, friends and families.
1 hour.
The audience is limited to 6 individuals with PMLD and their carers.
Yes - Night Out in Nature is performed in four areas and the audience will be led through the performance space by two Tour Guides. The audience is welcome to make noise!
No - the audience can leave the show and re-join whenever they feel ready. The Tea Garden will be open throughout the show as a chill out zone for audience members.
Yes - please feel free to eat, drink, and administer food/drink orally or enterally during the show.
Yes - there will be ground matting covering the performance space to ensure wheelchair users can access the show regardless of adverse ground conditions.
The show is performed outside so come prepared for the weather. If it’s very windy or rainy we may have to cancel the show for the safety of performers and audience.
In the Biosprings area you may get wet. We will provide you with waterproof ponchos to wear but please bring a spare change of clothes if you are likely to splash water a lot.
There will be a Revoloo (a mobile accessible toilet with an adult-sized changing bench and hoist) on site every day. The nearest Changing Places toilet is a 5-minute drive away at Deal Library.
Please visit the Walmer Castle website: www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/walmer-castle-and-gardens/plan-your-visit/access/
There are 5 accessible parking spaces on site, and disabled passengers can be dropped off at the castle entrance. On site parking (including overflow) is free, however the nearby beach carpark is chargeable for non-members.
Walmer Castle & Gardens have kindly provided day passes for Night Out in Nature attendees, so please feel free to spend the day exploring the grounds! There is a cafe, shop, and picnic area on site.