Lloyd of the Flies goes on a Grand Bug & Pest Hotel Hunt at RHS Rosemoor this summer
The Royal Horticultural Society is delighted to announce that it is partnering with Aardman for a minibeast adventure on a grand scale this summer. Lloyd of the Flies is a brand-new comedy series from Aardman, and its hero Lloyd will be coming to RHS Garden Rosemoor this summer as families join Lloyd on The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel Hunt!
Lloyd and his friends have gone to stay in a luxury bug hotel in Rosemoor’s Gardens but have got lost on the way. Children can enjoy seeking out characters including housefly Lloyd and his little sister PB, best friend Abacus the woodlouse and Cornea the butterfly in locations around the garden as they make their way towards The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel. Along the way, there will be a host of fascinating minibeast facts and interactive fun.
For the first time ever at RHS Gardens, families can use a special Augmented Reality app developed by Aardman to ‘shrink’ down to fly size and see the world through insect eyes as they complete the trail with Lloyd and his friends. Suitable for children of all ages, the Lloyd of the Flies AR Bug Hunt app will see characters from the hit CITV show pop up amongst the flowers in selected locations at RHS Rosemoor. The app will be free to download from July from the Apple store and Google Play Store and includes lots of interactive activities for the whole family to enjoy.
Matthew Walker, creator of Lloyd of the Flies, said: “I’m so excited to see the weird and wonderful world of Lloyd brought to life at the RHS Gardens. Being house-dwelling insects, Lloyd and his friends rarely go ‘Outdoors’ so it’s very exciting for them to venture beyond their normal habitat and into RHS Gardens where they can relax in the luxury of The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel.”
RHS Rosemoor, Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September
Seek out Lloyd and friends on the garden trail, plus a host of family fun throughout the holidays, including outdoor theatre performances, a chance to take part in a snail race, model-making workshops and animal encounters with Exmoor Zoo.
All activities are free with garden admission unless otherwise stated.
The Grand Bug & Pest Hotel Hunt family trail
Daily, Saturday 22 July – Sunday 3 September
10am – 6pm, self-guided trail
Follow the trail around the garden and see if you can spot Lloyd the housefly and some of his friends along the way. Download Aardman’s augmented reality app to ‘shrink down’ to fly size and see the world through insect eyes.
Suitable for all the family
A big mini theatre show with Hot Rock Productions
Every Monday and Tuesday
30-min performances at 10.45am, 11.30am, 12.15pm, 2pm, 2.45pm, Learning Centre lawn
Join Hot Rock Productions for a fun packed family-friendly show, full of lovable characters and exciting mini adventures.
Suitable for all the family
Character meet and games with Marvellous Eventures
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday
Drop-in activities 11am – 1pm and 2 – 4pm, Learning Centre lawn
Imagine being the same size as a fly or snail! Discover the world from their height, take part in a snail race and meet some insects the same size as you.
Suitable for all the family
Summer fun with Exmoor Zoo*
Wednesday 26 July, 9 and 23 August
30-minute sessions at 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm, Garden Room
Get closer to nature on an animal encounter with Exmoor Zoo and meet all sorts of bugs and creatures!
*£3 per child, booking required; suitable for all the family
Tuesday toddles*
Tuesday 1, 8 and 15 August
10.30am – 12noon, Peter Buckley Learning Centre
Join our Education Team for an adventure in the garden, followed by a different craft activity each Tuesday.
*£3 per child, booking required; suitable for under 5s and their siblings
5-minute fires*
Wednesday 2, 9 and 16 August
10.30am – 12noon, Peter Buckley Learning Centre
Learn how to use a fire steel to make a dragon sneeze, make a mini fire safely and find out if you can complete the 5-minute fire challenge!
*£3 per child, booking required; recommended for ages 5+
Art in the garden*
Thursday 3, 10 and 17 August
10.30am – 12noon, Peter Buckley Learning Centre
Join us for a walk around the garden to find colours, textures and beautiful things along the way. You’ll be using your Rosemoor treasures to create a piece of natural art.
*£3 per child, booking required; recommended for ages 5+
Insect creation station
Thursday 3, 17 and 31 August
Drop-in sessions from 11am – 1pm and 2pm – 4pm, Cob Shelter
Create your own insect model using air-dry clay to take home and paint.
Suitable for all the family
Tiny Pickles Theatre presents Du Iz Tak?*
Thursday 31 August and Friday 1 September
30-minute shows at 10.30am, 11.30am, 2pm and 3pm, Garden Room
Du Iz Tak? is an enchanting, unusual and magical theatre show for young families. Come and peer into a miniature world of little puppets and see a delightful group of friends exploring their ever-changing home.
*£3 per child, booking required; suitable for all the family
