BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//North Pennines National Landscape - ECPv6.17.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://northpennines.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for North Pennines National Landscape REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260826T123000 DTSTAMP:20260810T122314Z CREATED:20260521T121957Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260810T122314Z UID:10002337-1787740200-1787747400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - seeds of the summer DESCRIPTION:Join us on a family-friendly walk to collect seeds from local wildflowers on Wednesday 26 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Bring what you have collected back to the visitor centre to sow in the tree and wildflower nursery. \nAll materials and equipment will be provided. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nWild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five to 12 years to enjoy and be creative. £2 per child. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). Accompanying adults are free and do not need to book. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link below to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-seeds-of-the-summer-26/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/making-seed-bombs-1-KP-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260819T123000 DTSTAMP:20260723T143419Z CREATED:20260723T105759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T143419Z UID:10002406-1787135400-1787142600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: river dipping DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nJoin us to discover the amazing underwater life of a stream. We will be ‘dipping’ with nets and pots to look for the insect life below the water surface. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. Wellies will be necessary if you want to enter the water. We have some available to borrow. \nSuitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nThe event is not suitable for dogs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs. Email: communications@northpennines.org.uk \n  \nPlease use the Ticketsource link below to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-river-dipping/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/putting-river-creatures-into-ID-jars-e1784804741120.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260812T123000 DTSTAMP:20260717T134334Z CREATED:20260521T141655Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T134334Z UID:10002339-1786530600-1786537800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday: fantastic fossils DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nTake a walk to visit 300 million year old fossils beside the River Tees\, discover what’s in the local rocks\, and make a ‘fossil’ to take home. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. Wellies recommended. \nSuitable for children aged 5 to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). \n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nThe event is not suitable for dogs. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs. Email: communications@northpennines.org.uk \n  \nPlease use the Ticketsource to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-fun-with-fossils-26/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Bowlees-children-geology12-resized-for-ticketsource.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260805T123000 DTSTAMP:20260717T134128Z CREATED:20260521T124043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T134128Z UID:10002338-1785925800-1785933000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - near and far DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nSee what you can spot around Bowlees in the distance and very close up\, on 5 August\, 10.30am to 12.30pm . Try out scientific equipment such as microscopes\, hand lenses and binoculars and make a simple pinhole camera of your own. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities.\nSuitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs.\nEmail: communications@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book. \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n  \n  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-near-far/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Meadows-day-Low-Way-farm-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260729T123000 DTSTAMP:20260717T134028Z CREATED:20260521T115833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260717T134028Z UID:10002336-1785321000-1785328200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - foraging\, food and fun DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nForage for food and have fun at Bowlees Visitor Centre\, 29 July\, 10.30am to 12.30pm. Enjoy a walk to forage for fruits of the season\, identify plants that can be used in recipes and fun nature activities. \nSuitable for children aged five to 12 years. All children need to be accompanied by an adult. (Younger siblings are welcome but do not need to book). £2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free). \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. Please email kerryanne@northpennines.org.uk with any allergies/dietary requirements. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. The event is not suitable for dogs. \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, for example sensory needs.\nEmail: communications@northpennines.org.uk \nPlease use the Ticketsource to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-campfire-cooking-and-foraging-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Walking-through-meadow-0C8A9730-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260726T140000 DTSTAMP:20260709T115337Z CREATED:20260709T093651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260709T115337Z UID:10002387-1785063600-1785074400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bog Day DESCRIPTION:Drop-in to Bowlees to find out about peat bogs and the North Pennines National Landscape team’s peatland restoration work over the past twenty years. A range of activities for all ages will be available\, including: \n\nGames to discover the animals and plants that live and rely on peat bogs\nCreate magnetic bog poetry\nBog in a bottle\n\nNo booking required\, this is a drop-in event suitable for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The event is in the upstairs space at Bowlees Visitor Centre and is not wheelchair accessible. \nNot suitable for dogs. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bog-day-bowlees/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/NPAONB-Peatland-restoration-Killhope-aerial-view-showing-boundary-ditch-1-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260704T160000 DTSTAMP:20260702T110541Z CREATED:20260702T110446Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T110541Z UID:10002378-1783159200-1783180800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Meadows Day drop-in at Bowlees DESCRIPTION:This Saturday 4 July marks National Meadows Day. If you’re visiting Bowlees from 10am-4pm\, be sure to say hello at our drop-in meadow restoration station. \nCelebrate National Meadows Day by getting a closer look at wildflower plants grown in our nursery and learn more about the process of meadow restoration from North Pennines National Landscape staff. \nCollect a meadow flower spotter sheet to take away with you and see what you can find from the paths surrounding Bowlees. URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/meadows-day-drop-in-at-bowlees/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Nature and wildlife event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/48.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260607T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002323-1780826400-1780848000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-06-07/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002322-1780740000-1780761600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-06-06/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260605T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002321-1780653600-1780675200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-06-05/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260527T090710Z CREATED:20260522T102032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260527T090710Z UID:10002335-1780578000-1780588800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:National Volunteer Week: drop-in session at Bowlees DESCRIPTION:Come along to a drop-in session at Bowlees Visitor Centre on Thursday 4 June\, 1pm to 4pm to find out out more about volunteering with North Pennines National Landscape team. \nVolunteering is a great way to meet people\, learn and share skills and knowledge and contribute to heritage and nature conservation. Suitable for ages 16+. \nThe team will be available to chat about what is on offer\, explain how you can get involved and help answer any questions that you may have. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/national-volunteer-week-drop-in-session-at-bowlees/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Tree-nursery-volunteers-planting-the-first-tree-whips-Photo-ERT-.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260604T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002320-1780567200-1780588800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-06-04/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260603T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002319-1780480800-1780502400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-06-03/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260602T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002318-1780394400-1780416000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-06-02/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260601T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002317-1780308000-1780329600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-06-01/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260531T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002316-1780221600-1780243200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-31/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260530T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002315-1780135200-1780156800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-30/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260529T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002314-1780048800-1780070400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-29/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260528T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002313-1779962400-1779984000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-28/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260422T104210Z CREATED:20260320T113124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T104210Z UID:10002253-1779886800-1779897600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Drop-in family activity - on the rocks DESCRIPTION:If you’re visiting Bowlees on a Wednesday in the school holidays but missed the Wild Wednesday session\, take part in our free family friendly drop-in activity on 27 May\, 1pm to 4pm. \nInvestigate the rocks around Bowlees to celebrate European Geoparks Week. Follow the trail to take a walk back in time and see what you can find along the way. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nThis activity is self-led\, but a member of staff will be around to help you out. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-den-building-2-copy-copy-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/waterfall-and-rocks-wild-wednesday-scaled-e1774014625751.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T123000 DTSTAMP:20260417T104643Z CREATED:20260320T113107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260417T104643Z UID:10002252-1779877800-1779885000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - on the rocks DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nTo celebrate European Geoparks Week in the session on Wednesday 27 May\, 10.30am to 12.30pm\, we will be exploring the types of rocks around Bowlees. Take a walk back in time and make your own discoveries in this hands-on session. \nSuitable for children aged 5+. All children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing and sun protection suitable for the weather.\n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free) \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-den-building-2-copy-copy-2-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Bowlees-children-geology12-resized-for-ticketsource.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260527T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002312-1779876000-1779897600@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-27/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260526T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002311-1779789600-1779811200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-26/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260525T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002310-1779703200-1779724800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-25/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260524T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002309-1779616800-1779638400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-24/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260523T160000 DTSTAMP:20260515T115333Z CREATED:20260424T115726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T115333Z UID:10002308-1779530400-1779552000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Bird trail at Bowlees - family friendly DESCRIPTION:Our self-guided trail during North Pennines NatureFest is a family-friendly bird-themed treasure trail. \nCome along with your family and explore the woods around Bowlees Visitor Centre. Follow the trail around the site\, taking you on an exciting journey discovering lots of birds along the way. As you follow the trail you will pick up clues – answer the questions\, return to the centre and claim your prize. \nPick up your instruction leaflet and answer sheet at the visitor centre – £1 per child. \nAvailable 10am to 4pm from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June inclusive. The centre closes at 5pm. \nThis event is part of North Pennines NatureFest running from Saturday 23 May to Sunday 7 June 2026. See the full programme at www.NorthPenninesNatureFest.org.uk #NorthPenninesNatureFest26 URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/bird-trail-at-bowlees-family-friendly/2026-05-23/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly,Naturefest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Guided-family-walk-at-Engine-Lonning.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260514T160000 DTSTAMP:20260423T113106Z CREATED:20260227T141118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260423T113106Z UID:10002242-1778751000-1778774400@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:BeeWalk training with the Bumblebee Conservation Trust - Teesdale pollinator surveying DESCRIPTION:We are looking for adult volunteers to take part in BeeWalks.  We are offering a free one-day training course\, for both beginners and those with experience\, to learn about the identification of all 24 British bumblebees. \nThe course takes place on 14 May from 9.30am to 4pm\, at Bowlees Visitor Centre in the morning and along the Pennine Way in the afternoon.  The walks and training follow the Bumblebee Conservation Trust’s (BCT) survey methodology and training will include information on the national BeeWalk scheme. \nEach BeeWalk would be approximately 1 to 2 km long\, encompassing a variety of habitats including a selection of upland hay meadows\, woodland\, or roadside verges.  The BeeWalks take place from May to September\, bi-weekly\, and can be carried out individually or paired with another volunteer. The aim is to monitor a selection of meadows pre- and post-restoration to see the impacts upon pollinator abundance\, whilst also adding vital data to a countrywide programme run by the BCT. The BeeWalks will be coordinated by a member of the Tees-Swale Farming and Nature Team. \nTraining will be undertaken by Andy Benson\, Skills for BeeWalk project manager at the Bumblebee Conversation Trust. \nPlease contact Harry for more information: harry@northpennines.org.uk.\nPlease sign up using our Better Impact volunteer system  \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/beewalk-training-with-the-bumblebee-conservation-trust-teesdale-pollinator-surveying-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Volunteering ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/Red-tailed-bumblebee-on-devils-bit-scabious-Ruth-Starr-Keddle-NPAP.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="North Pennines National Landscape":MAILTO:communications@northpennines.org.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T160000 DTSTAMP:20260209T131103Z CREATED:20260209T130005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T131103Z UID:10002215-1776258000-1776268800@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Drop-in family activity - sounds of spring DESCRIPTION:If you’re visiting Bowlees on a Wednesday in the school holidays but missed the Wild Wednesday session\, take part in our free family friendly drop-in activity on 15 April\, 1pm to 4pm. \nSounds of Spring: Explore the sounds around you and make your own instruments. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nThis activity is self-led\, but a member of staff will be around to help you out. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-den-building-2-copy-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/31.05.25-Nature_camp_bird_song-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260415T123000 DTSTAMP:20260209T122826Z CREATED:20260209T112551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T122826Z UID:10002214-1776249000-1776256200@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Wild Wednesday - sounds of spring DESCRIPTION:Wild Wednesdays are activities suitable for children aged five and over to enjoy and be creative. \nIn this session on Wednesday 15 April\, 10.30am to 12.30pm\, we will be exploring the sounds of spring\, by recording the sounds around us\, testing different materials and making our own instruments. \nSuitable for children aged 5+. All children must be accompanied by a parent or responsible adult. Please wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing and sun protection suitable for the weather.\n£2 per child (accompanying adults and under 5s free) \nPlease let us know if there is anything we can do to make this event more accessible and enjoyable for your family\, such as sensory needs. \nPlease use the Ticketsource link to book \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-den-building-2-copy-copy-2/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/31.05.25-Nature_camp_bird_song-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260408T160000 DTSTAMP:20260209T105130Z CREATED:20260209T104503Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T105130Z UID:10002213-1775653200-1775664000@northpennines.org.uk SUMMARY:Drop-in family activity - den building DESCRIPTION:If you’re visiting Bowlees on a Wednesday in the school holidays but missed the Wild Wednesday session\, take part in our free family friendly drop-in activity on 8 April\, 1pm to 4pm. \nDen building: Construct a shelter using the features and materials around you. \nPlease wear sturdy footwear\, and clothing suitable for the weather and potentially messy activities. \nThis activity is self-led\, but a member of staff will be around to help you out. \n  \n \n  URL:https://northpennines.org.uk/event/wild-wednesday-den-building-2-copy-copy/ LOCATION:Bowlees Visitor Centre CATEGORIES:Bowlees Visitor Centre events,Family-friendly ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://northpennines.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Den-building-small-e1770633621897.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR