Outwit The Twits At Wakehurst This Easter

This Easter, Wakehurst will be celebrating one of the most-read books in UK primary schools, as Roald Dahl’s iconic story The Twits is brought to life with an activity trail through the stunning springtime landscapes. At Kew’s wild botanic garden in Sussex, families will be tasked with outwitting Mr and Mrs Twit, combatting the mischievous pair’s nasty tricks and rotten behaviour with passion and care for the natural world.

Roald Dahl’s much-loved children’s book brought to life through a trail at Wakehurst, Kew’s wild botanic garden

Stepping into the chaotic and colourful world of The Twits, families will embark on a journey of discovery, with a 2-metre high book photo opportunity setting the scene, and the magnificent Roly-Poly Bird leading the way through the bold spring colours. Families will rummage through Mr Twit’s beard, help worms to escape wormy spaghetti, guide the ‘Giant Skillywiggler’ frog back home and get their hands dirty making mud pies in the Mud Kitchen. Through each activity, children will discover how to be a force for good, overcoming the Twit’s treacherous tricks.

On completion of the activity sheet, children can take home their ‘Don’t Be a Twit’ Nature Heroes badge to add to their collection. Now a must-do during school holidays, Nature Heroes badges are a wonderful keepsake from a visit to Wakehurst, given to young adventurers to proudly iron onto their Nature Heroes cape.