Garden Explorers
Great Dixter, Northiam · 23 October 2026
Image: Great DixterGarden Explorers is a family workshop for children and their carers at Great Dixter in Northiam on 23 October 2026, running from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. Sessions start in the Education room at Dixter Farm with making apple cake, then move out into the garden. Booking is recommended, and the event suits families with young children and toddlers.
Highlights
- Baking apple cake in the Education room at Dixter Farm
- Outdoor garden exploration for children and carers
- Booking recommended, 10:00 am to 11:30 am on 23 October 2026
Getting there
Great Dixter, TN31 6PH
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