Summer Activities at Dyrham Park 2016
Posted on: 12 Aug 2016Dyrham Park has launched a fun-filled programme of daily children’s activities this summer, all within the beautiful grounds of one of Bristol’s finest National Trust properties.
Families can enjoy den building, tractor cleaning, and dry stone walling, along with a load of other activities during the holidays, many of which are completely free (after admission).
The National Trust team is putting on more than 50 activities throughout the six-week school holidays and is a great place to tick off things from the popular 50 Things to do before you’re 11 3/4 challenge.
Just a stone’s throw away from the cities of Bath and Bristol, Dyrham Park has 270 acres of parkland, large formal garden and 17th-century house to explore.
The Old Lodge outdoor play area is a hive of activity during the summer months, home to a thriving allotment and harvest table with produce to help yourself to. It also hosts a series of activities, including wild art, nature crafts and salad-making.
The lesser-known Badminton Plantation will host more outdoors activities, including a Forest School and wild cooking session, while the West Garden is the place to undertake some pond dipping.
Dyrham Park’s Outdoors Officer Beth Weston said, ‘if the recent weather is anything to go by, we’re in for a hot summer and we’re urging everyone to get outdoors and enjoy the best the south Cotswolds countryside has to offer.
‘Although there’s plenty to do here, from deer hunting to playing in Old Lodge and Hollow Ways natural play areas and enjoying a picnic with family and friends, we thought we best keep the kids entertained with even more things to do this summer.
‘We want to help young explorers not only get stuck in and create things, but also learn more about nature – the trees and wildlife in abundance here at Dyrham Park.’
Dyrham Park is situated just off junction 18 of the M4 – 8 miles north of Bath and 12 miles east of Bristol. The park, garden, tea-room and shop are open 10am-5pm Mon-Fri and 10am-6pm Sat & Sun (last entry one hour before close). Free entry for National Trust members and under 5s – otherwise £5.20 for a garden and park ticket and £12.50 with the house included.
For more information, including a full list of activities, please visit the website or call 0117 937 2501.
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