Unique West Lothian attraction Jupiter Artland will open to the public on April 7 for Easter weekend with three days of free, nature-inspired learning activities.
There will be lots of egg-citing things to do, including an Easter trail, enchanted storytelling and even a visit from the Easter Bunny.
The sculpture park’s mission is for every child in to experience the wellbeing benefits of art, creativity and nature.
Jupiter’s 2023 season begins with a three-day celebration of learning and highlights include free nature-inspired creative workshops for children of all ages, enchanted storytelling in Jupiter’s forest, as well as a spring-inspired pop-up shop, and new seasonal menu at Café Party.
In addition to the Easter Weekend activities, Jupiter Artland is offering a full programme of holiday courses for children to be creative in the outdoors.
The Learning Foundation at Jupiter offers a huge range of creative activities throughout the year that seek to develop adventurous play, curiosity and imagination amongst the amazing art and wild woods of Jupiter Artland. In the past year, over 4,059 children and young people have benefited from Jupiter’s outdoor learning in nature programmes.
Nicky Wilson, director of Jupiter Artland, said: “Spring is such a hopeful time in the Artland as everything jumps back to life. This year we are delighted to open our 2023 season with an Easter-themed learning weekend to inspire creative minds. Learning is at the heart of everything we do at Jupiter – so it feels like the perfect way to begin the season.”
Acitivities include joining the Easter Bunny for hunt around the Artland! A choice of trails is available to suit all ages. After solving the clues, find the Easter Bunny to claim your chocolatey prize. £5 per child, including map and Easter Treat. Available all day Friday to Sunday. Advance booking highly recommend.
Give a Bug a Home - insects need a home too. In this free, drop-in workshop, children learn about bees and bugs by making their own mini-beastie hotel. Our environment depends on these wonderful little creatures and we can help them out by making them a home. Free. All day Friday to Sunday. No booking required.
Sow a Seed; plants are shaking off the winter chills and starting to grow! In this free, drop-in workshop children plant seeds and decorate their own biodegradable pot with their favourite Easter pictures. Free. All day Friday to Sunday. No booking required.
Enchanted picnic and storytelling. Looking for something magical to do with your kids this Easter? Why not book an Enchanted Picnic and Story Time session? Children collect their Easter picnic basket with packed lunch before being led through the woodland to the Story Time Den with costumed performers. £7 per child, includes a choice between a ham or cheese roll, pom bears, carton of juice, fruit and a special Easter Surprise. Sessions last 45 minutes. Times are 11am, 12pm and 2pm.
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