Families are invited to our May Open Days to experience The Ballad of Red and the Wilding Wolf — a specially commissioned theatre production and a bold, enchanting retelling of the classic tale, woven with themes of wild places, curiosity, and caring for the world around us.

Beyond the stage, the story spills out into the landscape. Children can journey through a series of immersive scenes inspired by the play — visit Grandma’s House, crawl into the Belly of the Wolf, or gather round the Camp Fire to share stories. Little explorers can get busy making in the craft tent or following the trail around the museum.

Our Open Days are a chance for families to wander a little deeper, play a little longer, and rediscover the magic of the natural world. Guests may choose a grounds-only ticket to enjoy the activities and outdoor adventure or book a combined tickets to include the theatre performance as part of your visit.

Cost
You can book per car for a grounds-only ticket which doesn't include the performance. Or you can book tickets for the performance and the grounds.
£15 per car for grounds only (up to 2 adults and 3 children)
£15 per adult / £8 per child for the performance and access to the grounds all day

There are concessions for those on benefits or experiencing hardship. Please input the promo code BRIGHT for a 40% discount on performance prices.

Performance times
Performances are at 11:00 am and 1:30pm. You will need to book tickets for the number of adults and the number of children in your group.

Food and Drink
The café, hosted by Food Comes First, will be serving delicious homemade savoury snacks, cakes, and drinks to enjoy in the picnic area. (card only).

About the show
The animals are angry. The people aren’t listening. And somewhere in the woods, a Big Bad Wolf is on the prowl. Will the two sides clash, or can a little girl called Red find a way through?
Combining music, puppetry, and theatrical magic, this thoughtful retelling of Little Red Riding Hood explores familiar themes from new perspectives, delving a little deeper and meeting some new characters along the way.