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We are indebted to Mr and Mrs J Arkright for allowing the use of Hatton Estate to deliver the activities and events on their property.
This symbol against the activity/courses indicates that this is part of the Children’s University/Kid’s College activity programme
This symbol against the activity/courses indicates that this is part of the OPAL activity programme
Any groups interested in booking us to run an event for them, eg. Pond Dipping and
Bug Hunts, Meet the Minibeasts, Fungi Forays, Fossil Hunts, etc., should e-
We can organise events at our base at Hatton Country World or alternatively at our other base (restricted facilities) at Shustoke, We are also able to run an event from a venue of your choice.
Meet the Mini-
Wednesday 7th April; 2.00pm -
An opportunity to meet and handle some of the creepy crawlies that reside at Hatton Bug Zoo, plus some extras you wouldn’t normally see. You can cuddle a Hissing Cockroach, overcome your fear of spiders, and meet Archie and Barny our two snakes. There’s so much more to see, so come along and join in the fun.
Cost per person: £3.00
Pond Dipping and Bug Hunt -
Thursday 8th April; 2.00pm -
A fun afternoon Pond Dipping and Bug Hunting in the grounds of Hatton Estate. Discover an unseen world, from microscopic creatures to the villains of the pond!!! Discover the rare Water Scorpions in the local pond. Don’t forget you’ll need to bring wellies (and a change of footwear because your sure to get your feet wet!!)
Cost per person: £3.00
Fossil Collecting Trip to Leckhampton Hill
Friday 9th April; Meet at Leckhampton Hill Car Park at 11.00
You don’t have to go all the way to Dorset to collect Jurassic Fossils, they are practically on our own doorstep.
Cost per person: £7.50
