Things to do this summer
Last updated 15:38, Friday, 25 July 2008
SUMMER holidays… nothing to do? Don’t worry there are plenty of activities and action packed days to keep your children occupied and out of trouble over the six week summer period.
Here are a few:
Barrow Dock Museum – situated on a scenic channel-side site the Dock Museum is built over a historic graving dock. The museum, in a striking modern building, is home to a wealth of objects and information on the social and industrial history of the Furness area. There are plenty of activities for any age and the museum is a popular choice with educational services all year round. More importantly, entry is free for all.
Muncaster Castle – This historic attraction in its beautiful Lakeland setting provides an ideal day out. If the castle and its grounds don’t excite you then the World Owl Centre certainly will with its fierce, friendly, beautiful and strange, wildlife wonders. At the World Owl Centre you will find one of the largest collections of the most thrilling birds in existence. The centre is home to a diverse range – from bizarre fish owls to diminutive pygmy owls which are not much bigger than a sparrow. Meet the birds daily at 2.30pm, watch the wild herons feeding during ‘Heron Happy Hour’ at 4.30pm. This exciting experience certainly is wildlife on the wing.
Sellafield Centre – this educational centre has always been a great day out for budding scientists of all ages, with interactive exhibits and exciting science workshops. The excitement has now been turned up a notch with even better hands-on interactive experiments. Sellafield Centre is normally open between 10am and 4pm every day with last entry at 3.30pm. The Centre can be closed on selected days throughout the year for special events or private functions so call to confirm the Centre is open on the day of your planned visit, call reception on 019467 27027.
For the more active try:
Whinlatter Forest – The Forest Park offers a great day out in a superb setting overlooking Bassenthwaite Lake and Lorton Valley, near Keswick. The Forest Park provides a range of year-round activities and events including watching rare ospreys during the summer months. A range of trails starts at the Visitor Centre, including special children’s trails with certificates available for those who complete them. Car parking is pay-and-display at the Visitor Centre with three other car parks offering free car parking.
Wildlife Detectives – Wildlife ranger, Matt Easton, is the knowledgeable guide for the day, with him you will find out about the animals of the forest and where to look for the signs of the animals. You will get the chance to stroke a deer pelt and have a look at deer antlers. Days are organised for July 25 and August 15. It’s free for all ages but booking is essential.
Grizedale Forest Park – The Forest Park is in the heart of the Lake District National Park and offers an unrivalled day out for everyone from the all access Ridding Wood trail to the demanding Silurian Way, from the tea room to the Sculpture trails. Check out Go Ape, which is a unique high ropes course, providing a challenging aerial adventure only found in three other Forestry Commission locations in the UK.
Start your day with a visit to Grizedale Visitor Centre where you can have help from the staff to choose your activities for the day ahead, which could include cycling, walking, Go Ape, sculpture guides and way-marked trails.
Check the forestry commission website for a list of organised events.
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