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ENCHANTED ADVENTURE By Yvette O’Dowd
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t can be hard to find a destination with activities to entertain children of different age groups. So we were thrilled to discover a family day out which engaged all three children, aged 9, 6 and 2 years old. Travelling up the winding road to the top of Arthur's Seat on a glorious spring day, we arrived at the Enchanted Adventure at 55 Purves Rd, not far from the lookout and nearby Eagle cable car. We were happy to find accessible parking close to the entrance and there was ample car parking available.
The medieval-inspired labyrinth is a peaceful garden with a lawn inlaid with red brick pathway. At the bottom of the property is a beautiful lake highlighted by a fountain and encircled by an accessible board walk. A lookout in the centre of another hedge maze gives a view up the hill and across the whole property. Landscaped gardens featuring succulents and native plantings complement more traditional gardens laid out up the hill in traditional designs.
As we continued along the pathway, we encountered some large interactive puzzles which were not as straightforward as they might We were welcomed by friendly staff who explained what was available seem! Solutions are discreetly nearby if you are stuck! And then it was and where to scan a QR code to get a site map. (I love having a time to hit the tube slides nearby! paperless option!). Through the gate, we entered a wonderland of Children and adults over 135cm can select from two courses and our gardens, mazes and activities to be explored. Pram access was excellent little one was thrilled to discover another dedicated slide for smaller throughout and people using wheelchairs and other mobility aids could bodies. Staff were great at explaining and guiding everyone and wait access most areas easily. Toilets and baby care facilities were clean times were minimal on the Sunday we visited. and located close to the cafe and entrance. The site is on the side of the mountain and some pathways are on a steep incline. However as a Tummies needed filling after all this activity so it was time for a pit-stop. grandmother with limited mobility I was able to negotiate most areas. There is an abundance of choice for idyllic picnic sites but we headed up to the Balcony Cafe with spectacular outlooks at the top of the hill. We decided to explore the mazes first, delighting the Everyone found something to suit their tastes - including hot chips and toddler and challenging the older children (and ice-creams, salads, wraps and sandwiches and hot pies and pastries. adults!). The Children's Maze included unique play Hot and cold drinks are available. spaces throughout, while the traditional hedge continued page 52... maze featured zen-like spaces culminating in the restful centre garden.
50 Peninsula Kids – Summer 2022/23