Life on the estate is never uneventful. There’s a whole array of activity right around the year: sports days, festivals, arts exhibitions, craft workshops, farmers markets, and food and beer fayres.
Expeditions organised by experts uncover hidden worlds: watch and learn about bats and birdsong, insects and shrews and voles and badgers and beavers. Or pick up some tips on survival in the wild, Ray Mears’ style.
Things are always happening here. And through the things that happen, and the experiences people share, connections are forged, friendships are made, and the estate has come of age as a true community.
| Date |
Remaining Lower Mill Estate Event |
Who? |
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| August |
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| Wednesday 06th August |
Damsels and Dragons
Take a walk on the wild side with dragonfly expert and County Dragonfly Recorder for Gloucestershire, Ingrid Twissel, as she takes a tour of the estate identifying the dragonflies and damselflies so numerous at this time of year. |
Families |
1.30pm - 3.30pm |
| Tuesday 19th August |
Farmers’ Market
A unique chance to sample and buy the best and freshest produce from the Cotswolds. Local producers will be here to talk about their passion for food and its origins. |
Anyone with taste buds to tempt |
TBC |
| Wednesday 20th August |
Bushcraft for children
Adults may want to join in with these extra cool activities: create your very own bow and arrow, plus learning some expert tips for shelter building, Ray Mears style! |
Children to be accompannied by an adult - minimum age 7. |
9.15am - 11.00am
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11.15am - 1.00pm |
| Friday 22nd August |
Bat Boffins
Did you know there are 12 different species of bat living in the Cotswold Water Park? Have loads of fun whilst finding out about these amazing creatures of the night, with loads of crafts, games and activities. |
Children without adults - min age 5 |
10.00am - 12noon |
| Friday 22nd August |
Bat Walk and Talk
Join the experts for a fascinating evening looking and listening for the bats around the lakes, whilst they search for their supper. A short talk followed by a walk round Lower Mill. Torches would be useful. |
Families |
6.00pm-9.00pm |
| 23rd – 25th August |
August Bank Holiday Festival |
Everybody |
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| October |
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| Sunday 26th October |
Mini mammal trapping
Local mammal expert, Fran Tatersall will lead an exciting trip around the estate, checking the mammal traps for voles, shrews, and mice. An excellent chance to discover more about the habits of our native mammals, close up and personal! |
Families |
AM – TBC |
| Oct / Nov |
Food and Beer Event
Local brewery Hook Norton and local chef Rob Rees will be showing how best to combine beer and food. The event will involve tasting a different beer with each different dish. |
Adults |
TBC |
