A celebration of the new interactive game trail

Saturday 19 July

National Trust Box Hill, Tadworth, KT20 7LB

On Saturday 19th July, we launch the interactive game trail ‘Dawn After Night, Spring After Winter’ by David Blandy and Daniel Locke. Attendees will be led along the accessible trail from the green at Box Hill through the woods for a sensory experience communing with nature. Imagine you are from another planet, exploring the earth as an unknown place and together build a story on your adventure.

There will be plenty of opportunities to get involved in activities along the route from creating a journal together to viewing live performance including Still Shadey’s specially commissioned Nature’s Anthem The event will feature wearable sculpture from Olana Light, site – specific dance from Aaron Baksh, theatrical elements by KIT Theatre, interactive sounds by Freewheelers Theatre Company and a new sound track by Jack Kingslake.

There are 4 time slots available for this experience:

• 1st performance: 12.30-1.45pm
• 2nd performance: 1.30-3pm
• 3rd performance: 3.30-4.45pm
• 4th performance:4.30-5.45pm

Places are limited so booking is essential. Book here

There is a special, more accessible experience for the 1.30pm performance for those with access needs.

This project is part of a national arts programme, Nature Calling, connecting and deepening engagement with the landscape. The aim is to listen to our communities and ensure our landscapes are a place for everyone. Artists David Blandy & Daniel Locke have been working with local schools and community groups, to inspire their project Dawn After Night, Spring After Winter. This has resulted in an evocative game publication of local mythologies and the natural world that will take players through two different interactive nature trails at Hutchinson’s Bank in New Addington, and Box Hill. You can experience these trails online

Information:

This is a free event but booking is essential as places are limited.

Where to meet: We will be gathering at the Nature Calling gazebo on Donkey Green, Box Hill, adjacent to the car park up to 10 minutes before each performance. Saturdays are a busy day at Box Hill so please leave plenty of time to arrive and park if driving. 

The route: We are taking the Box Hill accessible route which is suitable for wheelchair users or buggies. The approach is across grassland. There is some camber at the edge of the woodland path but the route is on the flat.

Access:

We will be taking the accessible route from Donkey Green. The journey will start on the grass and enter the woods on a compacted sandy firm foot path. There are no slopes or steps. The trail is less than one-mile on a mostly level surface.

The 1.30-3pm performance is especially for those with mobility difficulties or sensory needs. More time is given to go around the route, accessible exploring zones, a quieter viewing zone, regular stops with seating available, the performers will be briefed on audience profile and extra volunteers available. We kindly ask that if you don’t have access needs, you book another time slot and leave this free for those who do.

There is an accessible toilet near the main car park.

There is Blue Badge Parking available in the main car park near to the Shepherds Hut information stand. There are larger disabled spaces in the smaller Fort Car Park behind the buildings with flat surfaces to the facilities. If you have further enquiries regarding access, please contact us on 07974 468853.

A Mountain Trike all-terrain push wheelchair and a Mountain Trike all-terrain self-propelled wheelchair can be borrowed free of charge. To find out if our facilities and chair are suitable for your needs, and reserve, please email: boxhill@nationaltrust.org.uk. Weight restrictions apply. Chair user must be accompanied by attendant wearing sturdy footwear.

What to wear and bring: This event will take place in all weathers unless there is a storm. Please wear suitable footwear (closed-toe shoes) and clothing for the conditions on the day. If sunny, it is also recommended that you wear a hat and sunscreen. Please also bring any medication you require such as asthma inhalers or epi pens.

Consent for photography:
There will be a photographer and videographer at this event. These images will be used by Surrey Hills National Landscape, the artists and partners to share news about the project and to publicise it. Images may be used in press releases, printed publicity and websites.

The Artists

David Blandy is an award-winning artist, writer and game-maker who exhibits internationally.

Daniel Locke is an internationally published, award-winning graphic novelist and artist.

Early booking is recommended for this event as space is limited.