Toddlers invited to craft and spot garden birds in Woodchester

A Mini Beasties session for two- to four-year-olds will take place at Tinkley Gate in Woodchester with crafts, storytelling and close views of garden birds; family group tickets cost £3 and National Trust members can park for free.

Tinkley Gate in Woodchester will host a Mini Beasties session for toddlers and pre-schoolers while the Museum in the Park is temporarily closed. The session offers close views of garden birds alongside craft activities and storytelling. Children aged two to four may attend when accompanied by an adult. The event is part of the Stroud Valleys Project's monthly Mini Beasties programme. Key details: - Location: Tinkley Gate, Woodchester, serving as the new venue while the Museum in the Park is temporarily closed. - Age range: open to children aged two to four, who must be accompanied by an adult. - Tickets: a family group ticket covers up to two adults and two children and costs £3. - Parking: standard parking at Tinkley Gate is £3 per vehicle; National Trust members can park free. - Provisions and bookings: refreshments for children will be provided and tickets can be purchased online via the Stroud Valleys Project website. - Additional information: organisers asked that anyone who finds the cost a barrier email info@stroudvalleysproject.org. Summary: The session is designed to let young children look at garden birds while taking part in crafts and storytelling. Mini Beasties is held monthly and organisers said a new theme for upcoming activities will be revealed later. Other Stroud Valleys Project events listed for coming weeks include a carers in nature activity on January 30, tree planting on February 3, archaeology walks on February 14 and 28, and a sewing repair workshop on February 20. Tickets and further details are available on the Stroud Valleys Project website.