Talks, Discovery Days & Craft Demonstrations

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Family Discovery Days
These are intended for parents/guardians/carers and children to come along and discover and learn together. Suitable for children aged 8 - 12 years. Families should consist of one or two adults with a maximum of three children per adult. Advanced booking is essential.

Walks and other events may be organised at relatively short notice to look at a particular phenomenon or events that arise, so don't forget to look at the What's On section.

Talks
Talks are usually illustrated with slides or power point and typically last about an hour or so. These are held in the John Horrell Room in the Ferry Meadows Visitor Centre. This has seating for about 40 people and is equipped with audio visual facilities including an induction loop for hearing aid wearers. Talks can sometimes be tailored to your specific area of interest. If you have a group that would be interested in such a talk then please contact the Visitor Services Officer.

The John Horrell Room The John Horrell Room at the Visitor Centre is dedicated in memory of John Horrell Farmer, Countryman, Educationalist and Board Member of Nene Park Trust 1988 – 2005 and makes an ideal small venue for meetings, conferences and exhibitions.

Please contact the Visitor Services Officer to discuss hiring arrangements and your requirements

Craft Demonstrations
Practitioners of traditional crafts are invited to demonstrate their skills and sometimes to lead courses to pass them on.

Over the past few years over twenty craftspeople, many recognised as leading exponents in their field, have visited Nene Park providing considerable interest for visitors. The range of products has been wide and varied including Willow Baskets, Chairs, Rush work, Coracles, Lovespoons, Thatching Spars, Trugs, Sticks, Hurdles and Turnery.

Most of the demonstrations take place at the demonstration area on Ham Lane near the main pedestrian entrance or as part of larger events held on the grass area adjacent to the Visitor Centre.

Some events may be organised at relatively short notice so don't forget to look at the What’s On section.