Play Discover Share Goes Wild: Folk Tales for Curious Minds (4-10 years)

About the session

This is show is recommended for 4-10 year olds, and their grown ups. Through engaging storytelling, our performers will use puppetry, music, and audience interaction to explain and retell some of our lost British folk stories. Expect laughter, wonder, and a sprinkling of folk lore magic.

This is an outdoor performance. Straw bale seating will be available, and you are welcome to bring your own blankets.

About Play! Discover! Share! Goes Wild

This summer, Play! Discover! Share! Goes Wild invites families to step outside, get creative and reconnect with nature in a relaxed, welcoming setting.

Taking place in the beautiful surroundings of Spring Road Spinney, this special three-day event brings together imaginative play, storytelling, performance and hands-on activities inspired by the natural world. Building on the much-loved Play! Discover! Share! programme, this outdoor version encourages children and families to explore, create and share ideas together.

Whether you’re crafting, listening to stories, trying something new or simply enjoying time together outdoors, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Useful to know

This is an outdoor event, and while there will be areas of cover and shade please do come prepared for the weather. We recommend bringing:

• A water bottle
• A picnic (and a picnic blanket if you have one)
• Sunscreen and a hat
• A jumper or waterproof if the weather isn't so warm

There are toilet and handwash facilities on site. There is a dedicated Quiet Zone.

There is limited free parking on Spring Road. The Spinney is approximately 15 minutes walk from the town centre. The entrance to the Spinney is opposite St Catherine's Nursing Home, through a wooden gate.

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Photography During Event

During Play! Discover! Share! activities, Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation may take photographs and videos for promotional purposes.

During the booking process, parents and guardians will be asked whether they consent to themselves and/or their child being photographed. Providing consent is entirely optional and will not affect your ability to participate in any activity.

If you do not wish to be photographed, we will ensure this preference is communicated to our photographer and respected throughout your visit.

Images may be used by Letchworth Garden City Heritage Foundation in promotional materials, including websites, social media channels, printed publications and funding reports.

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