Gallery zone

The two temporary exhibitions, including newly opened The Pattern of Life, and the six collection galleries are found here. Dotted throughout you’ll find simple craft activities to try and opportunities to bring the art to life using all your senses. Look out for the Art Like Marx cart on the third floor, the scent bottles in Sensing Naples on the ground floor and the tactile labels in the Troublemakers and Prophets exhibition on the first floor.

As if the art wasn’t enough, the Gallery zone is also where you’ll find the shop, café and the serene, historic chapel – situated up and behind the main house.

Lake & Lawns zone

Here’s where you’ll find lots of fun things to do, the café terrace, shady spots for lakeside lounging and outdoor seating under a stretch tent where you can picnic. The chain ferry, large wooden play blocks and the sensory garden are available each day. There are mown paths carving through the long grasses and wildflowers and the area is alive with butterflies, damselflies and the buzz of insects. You can also see pieces included in Sculpture in the Park and grab an ice cream from the blue and white striped pod.

Wild Woods zone

The bird hide, pond dipping platform, den building area and the playground can all be found here. Get Mucky Get Making and the Moth Morning will take place in the forest school area at the end of Wellingtonia Avenue – the wide avenue of majestic giant redwoods that extends between the car park and Old Town Meadow.

Meadow zone

Play freely together for as long as you like at the Play Wagon, with its toys and games, and take part in The Weave. Drop in to add your bit to this unique and temporary collaborative installation. Walk further on up the meadow to take in calming views of the house and lake and see how our butterfly bank (a deliberate habitat to support our thriving butterfly population) is developing. Big Blue Blocks are located under a stretch tent just behind the Welcome Centre. There’s also a refreshment pod here to top up any waning energy levels!