The enchanting Gruffalo trail at Kew Gardens 30 minutes from Surrey
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Gruffalo s Child trail to take place at Wakehurst
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The Woodpeckers © Marco Barotti
It will run from July 9-September 12. Tickets on www.kew.org/wakehurst. Pre-booking essential.
• UK premiere of artist Marco Barotti’s robotic ‘woodpeckers’ creates a striking live soundscape activated in real time by signals from visitors’ mobile devices.
• Giant wooden megaphones nestled in Coates Wood form a unique surround sound experience, amplifying natural noises from their atmospheric woodland setting, with mesmerising views of the meadows below.
• A rare opportunity to experience Wakehurst at night in Summer of Sound: After Hours, featuring newly commissioned spoken word, special live performances, open-fire cooking and botanical cocktails.
• Interactive workshops for children and adults include learning how to talk to birds, writing Wakehurst-inspired songs, and Deep Listening Walks led by participating artist Kathy Hinde.