Whitsun fun at country parks
A packed week of activities has been organised by Warwickshire County Council’s Country Parks Team to keep young and old alike entertained this Whitsun half term holiday.
Events and activities are taking place to offer visitors and local people the chance to enjoy a breath of fresh air in the county’s country parks.
In North Warwickshire at Kingsbury, if the weather is fine, the donkeys will be there along with other amusements including inflatable slide, trampolines and crazy golf. The train will be running Bank Holiday Monday, Sunday, Wednesday and Friday of the Whitsun week.
KINGSBURY EVENTS
TUESDAY 26 MAY
Den Building
Design and build your own natural den using whatever woodland debris you can find. Branches, leaves and sticks provided!
For children aged 5 to 12 years who must be accompanied by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Meet: The Education Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY
Mini Beast Detectives
Join the Ranger for a short wander to explore the park with your senses. For children aged 3 to 8 years who must be accompanied by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Meet: The Education Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.
THURSDAY 28 MAY
Beautiful Butterflies
Drop in and make a beautiful butterfly mask or giant butterfly on a stick. For children aged 5 to 12 years who must be accompanied by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).
Time: Drop in between 10.30 a.m. and 12.00 noon, or between 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.
Meet: The Education Centre. Cost: £2.00 per child.
FRIDAY 29 MAY
Pond Dipping
Discover who and what lies beneath the surface of the pond. For children aged 3 to 12 years who must be accompanied by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Meet: The Education Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.
Birds of Prey
Meet the birds, learn about their lives and see them fly. Children can make a bird mask to take home.
Time: 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Meet: The Education Centre.
Cost: Adults £2.00, Concessions £1.00, Family £4.00.
Booking essential – telephone 01827 872660.
POOLEY EVENTS
TUESDAY 26 MAY
Crazy Caterpillars
Drop in and make your own crazy concertina caterpillar to take home. Why not take a walk in the park afterwards and see how many caterpillars you can spot for real!
Time: Drop in between 11.00 a.m. and 2.00 p.m. Meet: The Visitor Centre. Cost: £2.00 per child.
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY
Weaving Wonders
Have a go at making a ‘God’s Eye’ or ‘Dreamcatcher’ using willow and simple weaving techniques. For children aged 5 to 12 years, who must be accompanied by an adult.
Time: 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon. Meet: The Visitor Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.Booking essential - telephone 01827 897438 or 872660.
RYTON EVENTS
TUESDAY 26 MAY
Pond DippingTake a closer look into the murky depths of our pond and discover the weird and wonderful creatures that live there. For children aged 3 to 12 years, who must be accompanied by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).Time: 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Meet: The Visitor Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.Booking essential - telephone 024 7630 5592.
WEDNESDAY 27 MAY
Beautiful Birds
Come and see birds of prey up close and find out some fascinating facts about how they hunt, and see them fly. For children aged 5 to 12 years, who must be accompanied by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).Time: 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Meet: The Visitor Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.Booking essential - telephone 024 7630 5592.
THURSDAY 28 MAY
Woodland WrigglersDiscover what’s hiding under the logs, in the bark and on the leaves in the woods. For children aged 3 to 12 years, who must
be accompanied by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).Time: 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Meet: The Visitor Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.Booking essential - telephone 024 7630 5592.
FRIDAY 29 MAY
Den Building
Discover how to design and build your own woodland den. For children aged 5 to 12 years, who must be accompanied
by an adult (no younger siblings can attend).Time: 11.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. Meet: The Visitor Centre. Cost: £3.00 per child.Booking essential - telephone 024 7630 5592.
For more information go to http://www.warwickshire.gov.uk/parks