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Natural Explorers
Come and enjoy some fun and games inspired by the natural environment. Share the things you enjoyed around a campfire. Under 8s must be accompanied by an adult.
Find out more »‘The Most Boat’ parent and child weekend
Make the ‘most boat’ you can from a single sheet of plywood using basic d.i.y. skills. The one-sheet skiff can carry a small adult or young person and can be paddled, rowed, even sailed or driven by a small electric…
Find out more »Foraging for wild food in summer
An introduction to the wild food available in the summer: find out what’s edible and what’s not! There’s a whole load of wild food all around us; it’s just a matter of knowing what is edible, what is poisonous and…
Find out more »Autumn Volunteer Day
Join our regular volunteering event. This session will concentrate on improving and changing parts of the permissive access to Harehope Quarry. Refreshments and a light lunch provided.
Find out more »Foraging for wild food in autumn
An introduction to the wild food available in the autumn: find out what’s edible and what’s not! There’s a whole load of wild food all around us; it’s just a matter of knowing what is edible, what is poisonous and…
Find out more »Survive the Hunger Games
Be ready when the reaping sends you to the Capitol as your District’s Tribute Make a bow and learn to use it, develop your hunting and tracking skills, master fire and shelter, learn ancient healing skills, find out which wild…
Find out more »Pumpkin Pentathlon!
Following on from our successful Pumpkin Roll we will be doing a Pumpkin Pentathlon, so get your pumpkins growing! Further details to follow. Refreshments available.
Find out more »Dark Skies Star Gazing
Discover the beauty of the Dark Skies of the North Pennines. We’ll start with an introductory indoor session using an amazing software programme that allows you to view all the wonders of the night sky in real time. Afterwards, weather…
Find out more »Children’s art and craft day
Join us for a glass fusing art and craft session inspired by the natural environment. Children can have a go at the technique of glass fusing and enjoy some outdoor environmental games and activities. The glass will be taken away and…
Find out more »Teachers’ Tours
Come and discover the educational opportunities on offer at Harehope Quarry. These tours will include an introduction to the site and the education activities on offer in the newly refurbished classroom, a tour and refreshments. Free
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