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Nature Detectives Festival in Pannett Park

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Date: Tue, 21 July 2026

Time: 11am- 3pm

Cost: Free, normal admission applies for the trail within the museum.

Type: Children's activity , Event

River Esk Connect (ReConnect) will be back in Pannett Park with kids activities to get you closer to nature. More details via the eventbrite page. A great day, packed with fun in the great outdoors of the glorious Pannett Park with ReConnect, Pannett Art Gallery, Friends of Pannett Park and many more.

cartoon man in brown sepia colours carrying a magnifying glass held to his eye. He is wearing a long smart coat and a suit with waistcoat. At Whitby Museum, we will be joining in the fun. Can you find Frank Elgee? He will be hiding in 8 areas of Pannet Park and 2 areas in the museum on the day.

Answer the question or read the fact at each hiding place and note the ‘letter’ – which, when all ‘letters’ are noted, is an anagram of a creature. At the end of the trail there will be a chance to explore Frank Elgee’s Archive boxes too. (Normal admission applies for museum entry).

Who is Frank Elgee: Man of the Moor? Listen to our talking archive here to find out!