Fort Burgoyne - Sensory Nature Crafts

2nd and 4th Thursday of each month

All weather location for the wet and cold season.

'Bringing the Outdoors Inside'

This location is suitable for those with mobility limitations as there is a Disabled Toilet on site as well as sheltered spots with access to our Nature Craft area and Sensory Nature Table.

Ignite your creativity and let Nature take it's course. There are weekly themes, or make a Dream Catcher, Pinecone Mobiles using locally sourced materials.

We keep dry and sheltered from the elements. Explore our Nature Table as we bring the Outdoors inside and learn about the surrounding wildlife.

Hot drinks are provided, and on extra cold days, we can also provide hot water bottles and blankets if needed.

There is plenty of space for Parking in the site.

We have the opportunity to explore the grounds of the Monumental Site, which follows along an easy access path. Depending on the time of year we can take time to explore the historical site, as well as explore how the site has become a haven for wildlife and species with thrive in this Chalk grassland. There is a viewpoint with a backdrop of the Dover Castle. As well as a forest School area which is accessible for Circle Time and outdoor activities.

Join us and get close to nature with our experienced Support Walkers.

📆Themes:

• 9th November - Exploring seeds, conkers and acorns
• 23rd November - All about bees (including a talk from Fort Burgoyne's resident Bee Keeper
• 14th December - Christmas and Winter Solstice activities
• 11th January - Stones, fossils, chalks and Geology
• 25th January - All about birds
• 8th February - Valentines - Hearts in nature activities
• 22nd February - All about trees

♿ Wheelchair and mobility scooter friendly (including parking)

👨‍🦯 Suitable for all physical, learning and mental health needs

🚾 Toilets on site

☕ Refreshments not available, please bring your own. Plenty of eateries nearby in Dover Town.

🚸 All ages welcome

🌳 Connect with nature and wildlife

🎨 Nature arts and craft activity

📚 Interactive nature & folk tales

🏛 Site of Historic Interest

🔊 Equipment can be provided for Visual or Hearing impairments (please let us know in advance)

⏰ 2 hours duration. Gated Access so please arrive promptly

🪑 Frequent seating opportunities indoors or in Forest School Area

🦮 Fully trained support dogs welcome

👫 Support and carers welcome

🧭 Meet us by the entrance of the Gate at Connaught Barracks in Guston, to be let through to Fort Burgoyne in Guston.

More details of the walks, along with FAQ's on our website... https://wildwithwheels.com

Wild with Wheels funding provided through the Farming in Protected Landscapes programme from Defra and the Kent Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, who are supporting access to nature in Kent.

We also thank The Land Trust and White Cliffs Countryside Partnership for supporting Wild with Wheels at Fort Burgoyne.

We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly group, led and inspired by disabled adults and children.