Bee Week at the Open Farm
Bring nature explorers along for a week of bee-themed fun and hands-on learning – celebrating the important role bees play in nature.
World Bee Day is on 20 May 2026, and Bee Week is our way of shining a spotlight on these incredible little heroes. Bees may be small, but they do a HUGE job -pollinating the plants that grow our food, supporting wildlife, and keeping our countryside thriving.
All activities (including face painting) are free with your Open Farm entry ticket.
- Discover where bees make their homes – complete the activity sheet as you go for your chance to WIN a group ticket for a family of 4.
- Make a mini bee hotel in our daily craft session
- Inflatable assault course (open daily 11am – 1pm)
- Animal feeding events
- New events added to the extended timetable (see our Open Farm Page for more details)
- Meet and greet the animals
- Hay Play Barn
- Under 5s play area
- Quiet Zone (open all week): a calm space to step away from the noise and enjoy colouring, reading, or playing with toys
Face Painting with Claire from Magic Masks: Monday 25th + Wednesday 27th + Friday 29th – 11am until 2pm
Sheep shearing with James Gasson: Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th, running at intervals throughout the day. Watch the sheep get their summer haircuts!