Bring your Tiny Nature Explorer (pre-schooler) to Northern Roots Urban Farm and get in tune with nature!

Based in our beautiful community garden, your little ones will craft their own natural instrument and make music inspired by the sounds of nature.  Let your little ones explore and connect with nature through creativity, activities and stories. Afterwards, explore Brook Mills Gardens and discover the pollinators that call it home.

If it’s a sunny day, why not bring a picnic and explore the wider Northern Roots site after your visit?

Tiny Nature Explorers is a collaboration between Gallery Oldham and Northern Roots and has been designed especially for 2–3-year-olds (pre-school) and their families.

The session is FREE, but you must book your child’s place.

Northern Roots will become a significant resource for learning and skills development in Oldham. We will deliver learning opportunities for all ages, such as pre-school activities, young adult programmes and adult skills and qualifications. Visit our Learning and Skills page to learn more.

Tiny Nature Explorers at Northern Roots is generously supported by Art Fund.

KEY INFORMATION

Age suitability: Pre-school, 2-3 year olds

Available places: 15 places available for 2–3-year-olds with their parents/guardians.

Baby-changing facilities: Northern Roots cannot provide access to baby change facilities at this time.

Toilet: A compost toilet facility is available on the Urban Farm and is suitable for 2–3-year-olds with parent/carer/guardian supervision.

Working Urban Farm: Northern Roots is a working Urban Farm with uneven ground, a small wildlife pond and an apiary (bees). The session will be fully risk assessed and prepared for pre-schoolers and their families, but you need to be aware of the environment and ensure that you supervise your pre-schooler at all times.

Location: Northern Roots, Kings Road, Oldham, OL8 2BJ. Here’s how to find us.

Parking: A small car park is located at the site, but we cannot guarantee spaces. The nearest carpark is a short walk up Kings Road in Alexandra Park if needed.

Public transport links: The nearest tram to Northern Roots is Oldham Central. Please allow 30 minutes to walk from Oldham Central to the Northern Roots site.

Clothing: Please wear weather-proof clothing and sturdy shoes suitable for mixed terrains.

Refreshments: No refreshments will be provided, but please feel free to bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks.

Cancellation Policy: You are free to cancel your ticket at any time. Please do let us know in advance if you cannot attend by cancelling through TicketTailor or emailing info@northern-roots.uk. We can then offer your ticket to another family.

Have a question? Please reach out to info@northern-roots.uk