About

Pip Pondskimmer has flown in from the wetlands and is ready to recruit young dragonflies for a summer of fun.

Throughout the festival, Pip will be bringing the courtyard to life with a changing programme of interactive activities, storytelling, movement games, bubble play, discovery challenges and dragonfly-inspired circus performances. Families can drop in throughout the day to join the fun, meet Pip and become part of the adventure.

Activities include:

• Flight School – Learn to hover, dart, glide and land like a dragonfly through playful movement games.
• Pond Bubbles – Chase, catch and pop shimmering giant bubbles inspired by the sparkling wetlands.
• Dragonfly Spotter Challenge – Test your observation skills and become a fully fledged Dragonfly Spotter.
• Story Chest Sessions – Discover dragonfly tales, mystery objects and stories created by children and families.
• Circus Flights – Enjoy beautiful dragonfly-inspired performances featuring aerial skills, hoops, scarves and movement.

Event Information 

• Suitable for: All ages
• Dates: Monday to Friday, 27 July until 28 August
• Times: Drop in throughout the day
• Location: Courtyard

Activities and performances will take place at various times throughout the day and may vary from day to day.