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LIDAR: Laser Mapping of the New Forest- 7 Jan to 5 Feb 2012

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Discover Your National Park

Celebrating National Parks Week

A child reaching out

Thursday 23 August 2012

A day of walks and activities in and around the New Forest Centre and the historic Queen's House for the whole family.

Take part in craft activities, see the Verderers' Court, find out about the wildlife of the Forest and much more.

There will be guided walks from the Centre out onto the Open Forest, around Lyndhurst Village and to the historic Queen's House.

A joint event with the New Forest National Park Authority and the Forestry Commission.

Admission to the Museum will be FREE so come along and join in our fun children's activities and find out about the National Park.

Event Discover Your National Park Day
Date
Thursday 23 August 2012
Time 10.30am - 16.00pm
Venue New Forest Centre, Lyndhurst
Grid reference SU 300 081
What's On
  • Free entry to Museum all day
  • Badge making
  • Collage
  • Quizzes and trails around the Museum
  • National Park Authority Rangers with Mobile Unit and Marquee
  • Archaelogical activities
  • RSPB activities and information
  • Queen's House gardens open

        PLUS Guided walks BOOKABLE ON THE DAY:

  • Explore the History of Lyndhurst 11.00 - 12.00 and 14.00 - 15.00
  • Visit the Verderers' Court 11.00 - 12.00 and 15.30 - 16.30
  • The Story of the Open Forest 14.00 -15.00 and 15.30 - 16.30
Booking General - Not required
However, please note:
ALL guided walks/tours are FREE but places must be booked on the day
Cost FREE entry to the Centre and Museum.  A small charge for materials on some activities.
Age All ages welcome
Dogs Not suitable for this event, except guide dogs
Bus Bluestar 6, New Forest Tour Bus
Accessibility The Centre is fully accessible.
Walks onto the Open Forest and Queen's House are uneven.


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