Flying Buttresses – What the Tortoise Taught Us

£3 per person, booking required

Suitable for families with children under 10

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Join us in our Roof Garden at the Word for life lessons from the wisest creature on the planet!

Meet Zelva, the beautiful giant Tortoise. Walk side by side with the World’s oldest and most awesome reptile, help to feed her, stroke her enormous shell and be inspired by a close up encounter with nature at its most incredible! Learn to how to slow down, take life easy …and never forget to stop and eat the roses! Zelva can be shy though… will she come out of her shell? Lettuce hope so!

Sessions take place on Sunday 22 September on the following times:

  • 1-1.30pm
  • 2-2.30pm
  • 3-3.30pm

Please note – tickets are required for both children and adults 


ABOUT WRITE FESTIVAL 2024

This event is part of The Word’s WRITE Festival which takes place throughout the whole of September.

Enjoy a programme of unmissable events, workshops and performances! Find out more by viewing our full WRITE Festival programme.

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