Outwit 'The Twits' at Wakehurst this Easter
Friday 28th February 2025
Enter a world of springtime mischief at Wakehurst in Sussex, 4 - 22 April 2025.
This Easter, Wakehurst will be celebrating one of the most read books in UK primary schools, as Roald Dahl’s iconic story The Twits is brought to life with an activity trail featuring Quentin Blake's illustrations. At Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, families will be tasked with outwitting Mr and Mrs Twit, combatting the mischievous pair’s nasty tricks and rotten behaviour with passion and care for the natural world.
Families will embark on a journey of discovery, with a 2-metre high book photo opportunity setting the scene, and the magnificent Roly-Poly Bird leading the way through the bold spring colours. Rummage through Mr Twit’s beard, help worms to escape wormy spaghetti, guide the ‘Giant Skillywiggler’ frog back home and get your hands dirty making mud pies in the Mud Kitchen. Through each activity, children will discover how to be a force for good, overcoming the Twit’s treacherous tricks.
On completion of their mission, children can get their hands on a ‘Don’t Be a Twit’ Nature Heroes badge to add to their collection. Now a must-do during school holidays, Nature Heroes badges are a wonderful keepsake from a visit to Wakehurst, given to young adventurers to proudly iron onto their Nature Heroes cape.
The Twits trail at Wakehurst will take families around Wakehurst’s gardens, bursting to life with spring colour, as striking magnolia arches over winding boardwalks and bright daffodils line the borders of Mansion Pond. The path winds through Wakehurst’s six-acre American Prairieeye out for emerging plants ready to put on a summer show. Further afield, a dazzling carpet of bluebells greets visitors in Bethlehem Wood, and Wakehurst’s globally significant collection of bold rhododendrons adorn the valleys.
Whether it’s young families looking for a jam-packed day, or grandparents seeking to make new memories in a beautiful botanical setting, The Twits trail at Wakehurst blends creative storytelling and exploration in the natural world, guaranteed to deliver laughter, discovery and lots of fun.
Please note that The Twits trail takes place in dog-free areas of Wakehurst.
For tickets, please visit Wakehurst's ticket page at Kew.org
This Easter, Wakehurst will be celebrating one of the most read books in UK primary schools, as Roald Dahl’s iconic story The Twits is brought to life with an activity trail featuring Quentin Blake's illustrations. At Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, families will be tasked with outwitting Mr and Mrs Twit, combatting the mischievous pair’s nasty tricks and rotten behaviour with passion and care for the natural world.
Families will embark on a journey of discovery, with a 2-metre high book photo opportunity setting the scene, and the magnificent Roly-Poly Bird leading the way through the bold spring colours. Rummage through Mr Twit’s beard, help worms to escape wormy spaghetti, guide the ‘Giant Skillywiggler’ frog back home and get your hands dirty making mud pies in the Mud Kitchen. Through each activity, children will discover how to be a force for good, overcoming the Twit’s treacherous tricks.
On completion of their mission, children can get their hands on a ‘Don’t Be a Twit’ Nature Heroes badge to add to their collection. Now a must-do during school holidays, Nature Heroes badges are a wonderful keepsake from a visit to Wakehurst, given to young adventurers to proudly iron onto their Nature Heroes cape.
The Twits trail at Wakehurst will take families around Wakehurst’s gardens, bursting to life with spring colour, as striking magnolia arches over winding boardwalks and bright daffodils line the borders of Mansion Pond. The path winds through Wakehurst’s six-acre American Prairieeye out for emerging plants ready to put on a summer show. Further afield, a dazzling carpet of bluebells greets visitors in Bethlehem Wood, and Wakehurst’s globally significant collection of bold rhododendrons adorn the valleys.
Whether it’s young families looking for a jam-packed day, or grandparents seeking to make new memories in a beautiful botanical setting, The Twits trail at Wakehurst blends creative storytelling and exploration in the natural world, guaranteed to deliver laughter, discovery and lots of fun.
Please note that The Twits trail takes place in dog-free areas of Wakehurst.
For tickets, please visit Wakehurst's ticket page at Kew.org