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Dragonfly Courtyard Adventures

Join Pip Pondskimmer for a summer of dragonfly adventures, storytelling, games and spectacular performances in the heart of the Dragonfly Festival.

Dragonfly Courtyard Adventures

Pip Pondskimmer has flown in from the wetlands and is ready to recruit young dragonflies for a summer of fun.

Throughout the festival, Pip will be bringing the courtyard to life with a changing programme of interactive activities, storytelling, movement games, bubble play, discovery challenges and dragonfly-inspired circus performances. Families can drop in throughout the day to join the fun, meet Pip and become part of the adventure.

Activities include:

  • Flight School – Learn to hover, dart, glide and land like a dragonfly through playful movement games.
  • Pond Bubbles – Chase, catch and pop shimmering giant bubbles inspired by the sparkling wetlands.
  • Dragonfly Spotter Challenge – Test your observation skills and become a fully fledged Dragonfly Spotter.
  • Story Chest Sessions – Discover dragonfly tales, mystery objects and stories created by children and families.
  • Circus Flights – Enjoy beautiful dragonfly-inspired performances featuring aerial skills, hoops, scarves and movement.

Event Information 

  • Suitable for: All ages
  • Dates: Monday to Friday, 27 July until 28 August
  • Times: Drop in throughout the day
  • Location: Courtyard

Activities and performances will take place at various times throughout the day and may vary from day to day.

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