Has Lockdown made you want to reconnect with the natural world more deeply?

Come and listen to masterful storytelling and award-winning song in the magical setting of Powderham Castle's Woodland Garden. Bring a Picnic.

Join us to hear SAM LEE, Mercury Prize-nominated BBC Folk Award-winning author of The Nightingale: "Nature book of the year 2021".

Let your imagination do the travelling with Dr. MARTIN SHAW, award-winning master storyteller and author with his many glorious publications including new podcast Smoke Hole Sessions.

Historian, garden designer and New York Times bestselling author of Writing Wild, KATHRYN AALTO teaching ‘The Art of Nature Writing’.

Creative Connections for 10-14 year-olds runs from 2-7 August, where participants will be invited to be immersed and inspired by the natural world around them, guided by deeply knowledgeable and passionate teaching.

Sam Lee - 4 August Performance 7pm
Martin Shaw - 7 August Performance 7pm
Kathryn Aalto - 7 August ‘The Art of Nature Writing’, workshop 10am-4pm
Anita Gaskins - 2-6 August, ‘Creative Connections’ workshops for 10-14 year-olds

Accessibility Statement: The Woodland Garden is a 15+ minute walk from the carpark and further from Starcross Station or the No. 2 Bus to Kenton. Please check the Castle website for travel.
We can provide access for people who need assistance within the Castle grounds to the venue on request. If required please call: 01626 890243

Cost: Performances from £16 with concessions. Workshops from £40 - £200 for the week.