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EASTER hOLIDAYS
28 May - 5 June Holiday Activities
Crealy becomes the home of Sooty Land
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Saturday 28 - Saturday 4 Izzy wizzy, let’s get dizzy! Visit the new world devoted entirely to Sooty, Sweep & Soo at Crealy Theme Park. With 4 new rides; 15 new indoor attractions inside the new ‘pier’; Sooty’s Hall of Fame Exhibition: Memorabilia and props from the past 70 years of The Sooty Show; Sooty’s Magic & Souvenir
Shop and live daily theatre performances of The Sooty Show in the new
Meet Paddington Bear
Wednesday 1
Paddington Bear will make guest appearances on the platform at Cranmore Station at quarter past the hour from 10.15am to 3.15pm. There will also be a Paddington Trail and Punch and Judy to entertain you when Paddington clocks off to have his marmalade sandwiches. You can ride the steam train on East Somerset Railway as many times as you like and look around the Engine Shed and workshop. Driver for a Tenner will be running, where you can drive a locomotive for £10, and the Miniature Railway will be open all day. Book online or on 01749 880417.
Get Creative
‘In Xanadu - Coleridge and the West Country’
Saturday 28, Tuesday 31, Wednesday 1, Thursday 2, Saturday 4
Enjoy activities inspired by the exhibition at the Museum of Somerset, Taunton Castle. Write like a poet from 200 years ago. Includes paper making, writing with a quill pen, word games, storytelling and painting. For 5 to 11 year olds. Drop in between 10am and 5pm, all activities £2. Then follow the Inspiration May Trail, £1.
Enjoy tree climbing and more at Barrington
Saturday 28
Feel a sense of achievement when you reach the top and enjoy a bird’s eye view from Barrington Court’s tree tops. From 10 to 11am for 6 year olds and over, £25 plus normal admission. Plus:
Thursday 2 - Campcraft
Under 10s can learn how to start a fire from scratch, make charcoal, split wood, cook your own food on an open fire and other survival skills. From 10am to 1pm, £15.
Thursday 2 - Bushcraft
Over 10s can learn how to start a fire from scratch, make primitive tools, learn basic survival skills and cook your own food on an open fire. From 1.30 to 4.50pm, £15.
Brunel Fun Days at West Somerset Railway
Sunday 29 & 5, Wednesday 1
Meet the West Somerset Railway’s very own Brunel K Beagle. He will make appearences throughout the day on Minehead platform. No ticket is needed to visit the platform and meet Brunel but you will need a standard rover if you wish to travel on the train. Book online or on 01643 704996.
Nature Trail at Dryham Park
Tuesday31 & Wednesday 1
A chance for families to explore the parkland at Dyrham Park with experts and have a go at fun activities such as making friends with a bug or identifying different plants . There may even be a chance to create your own wild art. From 11am to 12pm.
Meet the Makers
Saturday 28 - Saturday 4
Meet the makers featured in the exhibition and book, ‘CRAFT’, by Kate Lynch at Somerset Rural Life Museum, Chilkwell, Glastonbury. Meet a different local craftsperson each day and enjoy demonstrations including willow weaving, pottery and stone carving. Plus Friday 3 - Children can enjoy bee related crafts and activities. Saturday 4 - All ages can have a go at throwing a pot (£5) From 10am to 5pm. Go to swheritage.org. uk or call 01458 831197 for details.
Family Crafting
Tuesday 31
The Bishop’s Palace has been home to the Bishop of Bath and Wells for over 800 years. Some Bishop’s have been builders, some have been soldiers and there has even been a dragon slayer. Explore the history of those who lived at the Bishop’s Palace and have a go at making your own Bishop’s Mitre – the distinct pointy hat that Bishop’s wear. From 11m to 3pm. Plus:
Thursday 2 - The Sword in the Stone
Go to the medieval undercroft and hear the wonderful tales of King Arthur, his knights and ladies. There’ll also be fun with King Arthur colouring pictures and ideas on how to write your own stories about Arthur and his friends. At 11am and 1.30pm.
