After the sell out success of Ripples Lantern Trail last year, Handmade Parade will be back this October, bringing wildlife sculptures and puppets and leading family and community workshops to create lanterns for a magical evening at Old Moor nature reserve. And this time, it's over two nights- Friday 14th and Saturday 15th October!
Bring your torch and explore Old Moor after hours along paths lined with beautiful lanterns and artwork, make a waterlily wish to float out onto the water, enjoy crafts and shadow puppetry before snuggling up round the campfires with a hot chocolate.
Your artwork could feature in the trail- keep your eyes open for our family and community workshops nearer the time.
Included in your ticket is reserve entry, parking, crafts and activities.
Arrive from 4:30pm when the cafe will be open, serving tasty hot food, drinks and snacks until 7pm.
5pm gates open and you can explore the trail and activities.
7-7:30 cafe serving hot drinks and cakes. Cafe closes at 7:30pm
8pm event ends
*Don’t forget your torch*
Children under 5 are free :)
RSPB Old Moor is South Yorkshire’s best kept secret: a place to spot some wonderful nature, explore and discover with the kids or just walk around in peace and quiet. There’s lots to do as a family with our new sensory garden, our playground, wild play areas and pond dipping (Easter to October). Or, discover a hidden gem away from the hustle and bustle to enjoy nature and take a breather; you could even try our Natural Wellbeing trail. Stop off at the café for hot food, cake and enjoy a hot drink with a view on our balcony with stunning views across the reserve. Our shop sells a fantastic range of gifts for all ages, wrapping paper and cards and wildlife care products so you can create a nature haven in your own outdoor space and join us in giving nature a home.
Car parking is free.
Accessibility: Old Moor is on the Trans-Pennine Trail so is very accessible locally via foot or bike. Our paths are wheelchair and pushchair friendly and we have mobility scooters available to pre-book for your visit. We have accessible toilets and baby changing facilities. Dogs on a lead are welcome within the courtyard but we ask that they don't go inside buildings or onto the wider reserve. Thanks for your understanding.