Enjoy a bird themed nature trail and see how many papier mache birds you can spot hiding in the trees around the bird hide

This May half term it’s all about birds and nature at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

Head to the bird hide, just 2 minutes from the main visitor centre, to explore and discover the different birds that live in these trees. Look up into the deep green canopies, how many papier-mâché birds you can spot? Do they match the birds on your spotter sheet? The papier-mâché birds have been made by Henshaws, a local charity based in Knaresborough.

Learn more about the birds that call Fountains Abbey home while you take in the beautiful scenery of the abbey and water gardens.

On Wednesday 28 May, head to Swanley Workshop between 10am and 2.30pm to meet Henshaws and start crafting your bird decoration. Use the materials provided to cut and decorate your bird, then take it home with you to hand in your indoor or outdoor spaces.

This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.