Picnic and Garden Games

Enjoy reconnecting with nature on the nature reserve

Mother swinging child around playfully. Scene set in a summer meadow.
Thu 26 Jun
Key Info

Thu 26th Jun
10am-3pm

The Nature Reserve, Peak Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, DE4 2JE

FREE

Come along with your picnic and enjoy garden games and nature connection activities on the nature reserve.

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