August Bank Holiday
Join us for family fun this August bank holiday
*image credit: Eligio Bonfrate
Make the most of the long summer weekend and join us for our ultimate Dragonfly Festival Headliner!
From The Insect Circus to magical stilt walkers there is something for everyone to enjoy.
Discover our full dazzling line up!
The Insect Circus
Roll up, roll up! It’s time to discover the strange and beautiful world of the insect marionette circus. Watch as beetles, grasshoppers, wasps and dragonflies perform amazing tricks – with plenty of laughs and songs along the way.
Friday 22nd August- Monday 25th August | 11.30am & 1.00pm | H2O
Dragonfly stilt walkers
With their iridescent wings and shimmering bodies, these larger-than-life insects are certain to catch your eye as they parade around our wetland centre. Don’t miss your chance for an unbelievable photo opportunity!
Saturday 23rd August- Monday 25th August | 11.00am- 11.30am, 12.30pm-1.00pm, 2.30pm-3.00pm | Courtyard
Dragonfly Mobile Making
Get creative and colour a dragonfly design and watch it become a beautiful, animated mobile you can take home.
Friday 22nd August only | Drop in between 10.30am and 3.30pm | Water’s Edge Room
Monday Dragonfly Myths
Join in with myths, tales, lore and legends exploring and celebrating dazzling dragonflies and the colourful creatures that co-exist with them in the welcoming Wetlands
Monday 25th August only | 11:30 am 1.30pm & 2:30 pm | Pond Zone
Face Painting
Get into the festival vibe and get the dragonfly look with our face painter!
Monday 25th August only | All day | Please note additional £5 charge
As well as this exciting line up you can also get closer to nature by attending one of our pond dipping and mini beast sessions happening every day over the bank holiday weekend.
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