This summer holiday join us at Cromford Mills for family activities and outdoor adventures inspired by our history and local wildlife. From adventure trails and traditional games to creative play, there’s something for everyone. Gather your friends and family, bring your sense of fun and spend the day making summer memories at Cromford.
From hunting for clues on our Nature Quest Trail and earning an official Nature Explorer badge to building bee homes, creating nature-inspired crafts and meeting amazing mini-beasts, there are plenty of opportunities to explore, create and discover throughout the holidays. With activities running right through the summer and new experiences to enjoy on different days, there’s always a reason for young explorers to come back and try something new.
Exotic Bug Handling Workshops with Bugfest!
Selected dates throughout the Summer Explorers Club | Thursday 6 August & Thursday 20 August | Sessions at 11am–12pm and 1pm–2pm
Get up close to some of nature’s most fascinating creatures in this exciting hands-on wildlife experience. BugFest gives children the chance to discover amazing insects and invertebrates from around the world while learning about their habitats, behaviours and importance to our environment.
Led by experienced handlers, young explorers will have the opportunity to meet a variety of incredible bugs, ask questions and learn fascinating facts in a fun, engaging and interactive session. Perfect for curious children with a love of wildlife, BugFest is an unforgettable opportunity to experience the weird and wonderful world of insects.
Get up close to a fascinating range of exotic invertebrates, including:
🐌 Giant snails (handleable)
🐛 Giant millipedes (handleable)
🌿 Giant stick insects (handleable)
🪳 Hissing cockroaches (handleable)
🪲 A variety of giant beetles (handleable)
🦂 Vinegaroon (the scorpion that squirts vinegar!) (handleable)
🦂 Desert scorpions
🦂 Forest scorpions
🪲 Assassin bugs
🕷️ Mexican red-knee tarantula
🕷️ Goliath bird-eating spider
🐛 Giant bat-eating centipede, as seen on Deadly 60
£10 per child (ticket includes 1 accompanying adult).