What is it like to be an Antarctic explorer? Get in a tent, pull a sledge and try on some clothing in this interactive workshop! Telling the story of Captain Scott’s ill-fated expedition to the South Pole in 1912, the session compares the equipment and food of 100 years ago to that of modern-day Antarctic explorers as well as discovering the creatures which survive in this hostile climate.
Date: Monday 2nd December
Times: 10:00-14.00
Price: £10 Child/ £5 One accompanying adult per child/ £10 Additional Adults/ U 5s – free but please reserve a ticket so we are aware of numbers.
Venue: Gilbert White Field Studies Centre
Directions: How to find us
Please Note: the story told includes the death of Scott and his four companions as well as brief references to the deaths of the ponies used on the expedition. This will be explained sensitively and in an age–appropriate way, if you have any questions beforehand please contact us at fsc@gilbertwhiteshouse.org.uk