Down to Earth July 10 - September 4 A summer of family fun at Somerset Rural Life Museum inspired by the Royal Bath and West Show. There will be a programme of family events and activities that capture the spirit of the Royal Bath and West Show. The Museum will come alive with craft demonstrations, ‘create and make’ activities and visiting animals. Special events include a craft fair, visiting shire horses, birds of prey and donkeys, and demonstrations in pottery, pole lathing and felt making. In the Museum’s Mapstone Gallery visitors can enjoy specially-commissioned contemporary film and photography. Go to swheritage.org. uk or call 01458 831197 for details.
Things to do during the holidays. Please mention Primary Times Hampshire when booking activities. REMEMBER, things may change at short notice so make sure you check before you go.
Super Summer of fun planned at Hestercombe
July 24 - September 5 There are so many ways for all the family to have fun at Hestercombe Gardens. Enjoy music and wildlife from the melodic tones of travelling ‘Popera House’, The Bluebirds, who will be performing The Empress and the Nightingale. Then have spidery fun with Creepy Crawlies with Exmoor Zoo and Wild Bug Hunts with Somerset Wildlife Trust. For the first time some feathered friends will be visiting the gardens with Somerset Birds of Prey Centre - go and get up close and personal with a range of cute (but deadly!) predators. To keep fit you can try some child-friendly yoga outside in the gardens and there are three garden trails to follow and explore the gardens in a new light: Mushroom Magic Trail, Story Stones, and Charcoal Creations. During the Mushroom Magic Trail there will also be the chance to win your own specially painted mushroom from amongst the beautifully designed toadstools decorating Rook Wood. Step back in time and meet Miss Warre who will be strolling around the gardens in her Regency costume, taking in the Georgian garden design and regaling visitors with stories from her past. There will also be a day of Archery on the Orangery Lawn and model boats can be captained on the Mill Pond on selected dates. All must be booked.
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12 July - 12 October 2021
Family FUN
Photos: Chris Lacey
Splash
July 24 - September 5 Cool down in the summer sun at Crealy Adventure Park, Sidmouth Road, Exeter with a splash in the family water rides and attractions. Hurtle down the Tidal Wave log flume and three Vortex waterslides. Make a splash with your family and friends in the family Aqua Blaster bumper boats and don’t forget to take a trip to the Soak Zone water playground. As well as water attractions, cool off on all the outdoor rides and attractions. Young explorers can tackle the many obstacles in Crealy Wilderness. There will also be live shows to enjoy including the new ‘Pirates, The Curse of Mermaids Cove’ in the arena and entertainment from Buddy and Blossom on the Piazza stage. Details and bookings online.
Big Summer Scavenger Hunt July 24 - August 7 Get outdoors, roam across Bath and the surrounding countryside get searching and find the secret riddles to unlock the treasure with ‘Super Spies’, a trail for children of all ages. Along the way they will be tasked with fun, imaginative games and activities to help them learn about and explore the historic city. Code Breaker Trail is for adults and older teenagers (though younger children will enjoy the hunt), it’s the perfect opportunity to have fun for a good cause: Julian House in Bath. If you crack the code you will be entered into a prize draw. Go to www.julianhouse.org.uk for details and booking.
