“Do you yearn to climb oak trees, to get a bird’s eye view of the world, to feel the wind of leaves? Can I show you the magic of nature? Let me take you on a journey. A wild wandering. A fascinating world awaits.”
Dara McAnulty

Dara is passionate about inspiring children with the excitement that he feels for the natural world. His series of Wild Child books combine amazing facts with a sense of the poetry of the wild, beautifully illustrated by Barry Falls. He never talks down to children but feeds their natural curiosity with wonders like bioluminescence and bird migration, and gives practical advice on making moth traps, terraria and bird feeders.

Did you know that baby swifts do press-ups? That a fox can hear a beetle move thirty metres away? There’s so much to discover all around us!

The event will be chaired by Michael Malay, author of the Wainwright Prize-winning book Late Light.

The event takes place in our venue for the weekend, RISE. So come on along early, enjoy coffee or even breakfast onsite at the wonderful Rye Bakery and launch into the second full day of our festival.

If you are a family supported by Purple Elephant then you are eligible for free tickets. Email ​Purple Elephant for more details.

Please note: there is no parking at the venue itself, but there is plenty of long-stay public parking within close walking distance to the venue at Cattle Market Car Park or Merchants Barton Car Park. We are pleased to say the venue is fully accessible for wheelchair users. Children under 13 years must be accompanied by a paying adult.