People walking up a path to brick-built water mill building, fence and millpond to the left and planting to the right of the people.

Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill

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About Heritage and Habitat at Sarehole Mill

Heritage and Habitat: Explore, Create, and Play!


Step into the past and get hands-on with exciting activities in our historic green spaces this summer! Join us at Aston Hall, Blakesley Hall, and Sarehole Mill for weekly sessions throughout May half term and the Birmingham Summer Holidays. Each week brings new, fun-filled outdoor activities, all with a focus on sustainability and the natural world, set within the beautiful gardens of our historic sites.

From crafting your very own origami plant pots to sending teddy bears on zip wire adventures, there’s something for children of all ages to enjoy. Activities change each week, ensuring there's always something fresh to discover. Guided by our friendly team, these sessions are a fantastic way to connect with nature, learn about outdoor sustainability, and make unforgettable memories. Don't miss out on these unique experiences this summer!

 

May Half Term

Friday, 30th May – Pond Dipping with our Natural Science Curator

 

Summer Holidays

Friday, 25th July – Moth trapping and Pond Dipping with our Natural Science Curator

Friday, 1st August – Seed Bombs

Friday, 8th August – Natural Painting with flowers and leaves

Friday, 15th August – Teddy Zipwire

Friday, 22nd August – Origami Plant Pots

Friday, 29th August – Pond Dipping with our Natural Science Curator
 

Missed a week? Check out the Heritage and Habitat Programmes page to see what's happening on their sites too! 

Image gallery

  • Sarehole Mill and with pond in front.
  • A young child with an adult curiously examining the vegetation
  • Two adults one with a child on his shoulders. They are outside and brick building is behind them while a fence and flowers are in front.
  • Path to brick-built water mill buildings
  • Pond dipping kit including nets and plastic trays in front of Sarehole Mill millpond.
  • Close up of pond dipping kit including nets and plastic trays.
  • Speckled Wood Butterfly on a leaf.
  • A member of staff and two children are outside in a garden. The adult is pointing to plant while the children look at it.
  • Two children outside, one is pointing to a wooden sign in the ground. The sign reads 'Woodland Realm' and is surrounded by plants.

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