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3 Raring2go! SUMMER 2022 ACRES OF ADVENTURE, ALL-WEATHER, AWARD-WINNING ATTRACTION COME AND SEE WHAT’S NEW! DINOSAUR WHIZZ DINOSAUR FLAP! DINOSAUR MUNCH! DINOSAUR ROAR! DINOSAUR WHACK! OPEN DAILY FROM9:30AM Animal Activities Tractor Trailer Rides Indoor & outdoor play Sand Playground Water Play/ SplashZone (don’t forget your towel) THINGS TO DO Designed specifically for ages 0-8! PRE-BOOK VISITS ONLINE FOR THE BEST PRICE Delicious breakfasts and lunch served from the Hen House email.shop@farmerpalmers.co.uk call. 01202 622022 Wareham Road, Organford, Poole, BH16 6EU www.farmerpalmers.co.uk FREE PARKING J006516 - Raring to Go_FPFP AD summer.indd 1 18/05/2022 14:55 Welcome to your Summer Holiday Guide Copyright © 2022 by Mojo Publishing Ltd. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical or electronic, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Requests for permission or further information should be addressed to the Publishers. Published by Raring2go! in Bournemouth. Email bournemouth@raring2go.co.uk Ph: 07825558389. All information in this magazine is published in good faith and cannot be reproduced without written permission. Whilst the publisher makes every effort to ensure that the businesses featured in this magazine are of the highest quality, we do not guarantee the services and products f rom any businesses featured. Contents Holiday Clubs page 5 Cycling page 8 Trains page 11& 25 Splash parks page 15 Summer planner page 16 Budget days out page 22 Pre-school page 30 PLUS 7 COMPETITIONS THROUGHOUT THE MAGAZINE!
4 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! WHAT’S ON Raring2go Bournemouth are proud to be sponsoring another Littledown Family Fun Day! Fun will fill the Littledown Field on July 31st from11am - 4pm. Full of activities and laughter - there really is something for everyone. Watch local talent showcasing gymnastics, taekwondo and cheerleading. Prepare to be wowed by the martial arts displays. Centre VR, who are one of Europe’s largest virtual reality centres will be bringing their equipment to provide FREE sessions on the day! They will have 4 Quest 2s with 3 games running on them including Job Simulator, Oh Shape, Mission ISS, Synth Riders and Epic Roller Coasters. Watch the magic shows and stilt walking in amazement and get your hair wrapped. Watch a Punch & Judy show or, for the older children and families, there is an Urban bike display! Want more? There is also a fun fair and lots of stalls selling arts & crafts and artisan products. Plus character appearances from Hey Duggee, Peppa Pig, Batman, Peter Rabbit, Belle and the Beast, Spider-Gwen, Batman, Bat girl, Superman, Superwoman, Wonder Woman and Cinderella If all that sounds a little too energetic there are always plenty of opportunities to grab refreshments and snacks!
5 Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS How to book your Summer Fun at Littledown: HOLIDAY CLUBS, WORKSHOPS AND WEEKLY SESSIONS Online: to book online please set up a profile in your child’s name and then book via our bhlive active app or via www.bhliveactive.org.uk/get-ready-book (not available for courses) COURSES Enquire: for one of the team to contact you please complete our enquiry form which can be found here: www.bhliveactive.org.uk/summer-holiday-activities If you are unable to book online please go into the Littledown Centre to book in person. SIX WEEKS OF ACTION-PACKED SUMMER FUN AT LITTLEDOWN 25 JULY–31 AUGUST 2022 PAYG AND MEMBERSHIP AVAILABLE Holiday clubs including trampolining, fitness fun, arts & crafts Ages 5-10 Trampolining Crash Courses Ages 3-15 Weekly sports holiday clubs Ages 8-13 Gym Sessions Ages 8-13 Dance and cheerleading workshops Ages 5-13 Swimming Crash Courses Ages 3+ PAYG Swimming Sessions Under 4s Mini Gym and Kidagility Under 5s Something for everyone! BHLiveActive_SchoolHolidayFun_Summer2022-A5-alt.indd 1 27/04/2022 09:44:07
6 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS www.biglittle.biz office@biglittle.biz Acting (LAMDA) | Performance Dance, Ballet & Acro | Musical Theatre | Singing 01202 434499 /biglittletheatreschool @biglittlenews BOOK A FREE TRIAL TODAY LOVE SINGING, DANCING & ACTING? BIGLITTLE Theatre School offers classes and courses in Musical Theatre, Acting, Dance & Singing for students from reception to age 19. Ringwood | Bournemouth | Boscombe | Christchurch Audition, rehearse and perform like a pro, all in one week! 1-5TH AUG & 8-12TH AUG 2022 Book online at biglittle.biz at Bournemouth School For Girls biglittletheatreschool biglittlenews biglittle.biz Book DENNIS KELLY Music & lyrics TIM MINCHIN 2 COURSES SUMMER HOLIDAY CLUB 5 DAY COURSES RECEPTION TO YR 6 BIGLITTLE THEATRE SCHOOL presents Matilda places available for children currently in school years Reception, Year 1 & Year 2. (Years 3-6 are fully booked with a waiting list). © The Reading Agency. Registered charity number 1085443 (England & Wales) Illustrations by Julian Beresford and © The Reading Agency 2022 Summer Reading Challenge 2022 Presented by The Reading Agency. Delivered in partnership with libraries. summerreadingchallenge.org.uk JOIN FREE AT YOUR LOCAL LIBRARY!
7 Raring2go! HOLIDAY CLUBS Register today! A break for you Fun for them What we get up to Shor t Breaks provides hol iday act i vi t ies for chi ldren and young people wi th the sole purpose of have lots of fun. Parents do not need to stay as our team provide the suppor t . Char i ty no. 282197 Tr ips and act i vi t ies have included Chess ington Wor ld of Adventures , Splashdown, pantomimes , bowl ing, swimming, crabbing, r ingos , alpaca walking and much more. Join our Short Breaks service at Diverse Abi l ities. Summer FUN for SEN Families! Looking for a way to entertain your children over the school holidays? Holiday camp sessions and activities not quite right? Diverse Abilities, Dorset’s disability charity, has a whole host of different options for those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) and their families. Coping with CHAOS Provides a range of services for children and young people while supporting many families in Dorset, including play sessions during the weekends and school holidays, as well as an advice and guidance service for parents. STARs is for the supportive, thoughtful and resilient SEN siblings of Dorset. It’s tough being an SEN sibling, as well as the usual challenges of growing up, they also often receive less attention from parents and have more worries and responsibilities than their peers. STARs provides them with support and advice, as well as the chance to make friends and have fun. Find out more at diverseabilities.org.uk
8 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! CYCLING Ditch the Stabilisers with Kidvelo Balance Bikes With many years experience in this fast moving sector, Kidvelo Balance Bikes believe that stabilisers can hinder a child when they are learning to ride a bike. Here’s why they believe this and why in 2009 they started their business as a consequence. The first time you manage to ride a bike is a milestone you undoubtedly remember and a valuable skill you would like for your child. Traditionally, the use of stabilisers was intended to keep a bicycle upright. The problem is that balance is the most challenging skill to learn, and once those stabilisers are removed the child still hasn't learned to balance. Inevitably, accidents then happen, and this fear and frustration puts kids off riding a bike. It's the sink or swim approach! The better way is a Balance Bike! Learn balance first, and then the rest is child's play. A balance bike's geometry is different from a pedal bike as the child has their feet safely on the ground whilst sitting on the saddle. The pedals, crank and drivetrain have gone, leaving a simple frame, handlebars and two wheels. The simplicity of the balance bike allows kids from age 1 to start learning to balance by walking the bike along at their own pace. They lift their feet for longer and as a result perfect their balance as they grow in confidence. They can then transition to a pedal bike without stabilisers and ride happily and confidently! Kidvelo is a specialist balance bike manufacturer that has used their 40 years combined experience in racing and teaching children on balance bikes to perfect their kids' range. Kidvelo produce the lightest of all balance bikes of comparable quality. Some you can then even add pedals to! To get the Raring2go! special offer of 10% off your first bike, visit Kidvelo’s website. Learn more about Kidvelo: Kidvelo Bikes UK Chandos Business Centre 87 Warwick Street Leamington Spa Warks, CV32 4RJ 01926 339107 help@kidvelobikes.co.uk www.kidvelobikes.co.uk
9 Raring2go! CYCLING ENTER TO WIN ! Raring2go! Competitions We’ve got some amazing prizes up for grabs! All our competitions are free to enter! We’ve got hundreds of live competitions! Click here NOW for your chance to win a Balance Bike + Jersey + Helmet *The Winner will be able to choose the colour of Balance Bike and Jersey Size
10 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Win Tickets to The Big Brick Convention! Lego lovers are going to be very happy when The Big Brick convention comes to Bournemouth’s Littledown Centre on October 8th. The day is going to be filled with Lego builds, a brick pit, displays, chats and even some Lego gaming too! Sessions will run throughout the day (including a Quiet Hour for those who need it) so you can book your time slot now at www.brickcon.co.uk or enter our competition to win a family ticket (up to 2 adults + 2 children). Enter today at www.raring2go.co.uk/bournemouth & click on the Save & Win tab!
11 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO New to Dorset: Trainmaster Summer events! July 9th Dorchester 10th Ringwood 17th New Milton 23rd Christchurch 24th Wimborne 30th Bournemouth 31st Poole August 13th Poole 14th Ringwood 18th Burton 20th Christchurch 27th Wimborne 28th New Milton September 1st Burton 3rd Poole 10th Dorchester 11th Wimborne 17th Christchurch 18th Verwood 24th Broadstone 25th New Milton Tickets available now at: www.trainmaster.co.uk/dorset
12 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! SUMMER 2022 CROSSWORD: 1=LOVE 2=ANIMALS 3=NATURE 7 DOWN=SUN 4=PLANTS 5=EARTH 6=RECYCLE 7 ACROSS=SAVE CROSSWORD THE ENVIRONMENT Use these words to fill out the crossword clues in the grid below. Can you find all of the words in the grid below? • WASTE • RECYCLE • GLOBAL WARMING • TIDES • LITTER PICK • CLEAN UP • ECO • COMPOST • TREES • SUSTAIN WORDSEARCH ANIMALS SUN PLANTS EARTH LOVE NATURE SAVE RECYCLE 1 5 7 3 6 4 2 DOWN 1 We need to ________ and take care of the Earth. 2 ________ live together in a zoo. 3 Plants, trees and birds are part of ________ . 7 You should never look directly at the ________ . ACROSS 4 We have flowers, fruits, vegetables and other ________ in our garden. 5 We live on planet ________ . 6 Reduce, Reuse, ________ . 7 Together we can ________ the Earth.
13 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Voted ‘2021 Travellers’ Choice’ by Trip Advisor, RockReef is an indoor activity attraction located at the end of Bournemouth Pier. RockReef includes 28 Clip ’n Climb fun, themed, indoor climbing walls providing varying degrees of exciting challenges suitable for all abilities and all ages from 4-94. There is a HighLine aerial obstacle course consisting of wooden obstacles suspended 20 feet above the ground. If you make it around the first time, you can take on the challenge again – blindfolded! For the keen explorer, there is the Pier Cave with lots of twists and turns and even hidden ball pits! RockReef is an exciting combination of fun and physically and mentally challenging activities. The Adventure Activity Attraction where you will test your limits and have amazing fun with friends or family. For those that just want to watch all the action, there is a lovely café located on a mezzanine level inside RockReef where, on one side of the café, you can watch all the exciting indoor activities and from the other side you can enjoy the spectacular views across the bay. Enter at www.raring2go.co.uk & click the Save & Win tab! WIN! a family ticket to RockReef!
14 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Being by the water, especially on a warm summer’s day, is a fantastic experience and one we would never want to discourage; however, water also comes with a variety of hazards. The RNLI operates 238 lifeboat stations and over mans 240 lifeguarded beaches. Accidents can still happen though. By understanding some simple water safety advice, you can help keep yourselves and loved ones safe if you’re heading to the coast. Always try and visit a beach that is lifeguarded.When you reach the lifeguarded beach, familiarise yourself with the signage and flags. The safest place to swim on a lifeguarded beach is between the red and yellow flags, this will be the area the lifeguards have deemed is the safest to enter the water. If you visit a beach and a solid red flagflying, this signifies danger. Do not enter the water under any circumstances. Black and white flagsshow the non-motorised watercraft zone (surfers, stand up paddleborders etc) and this should not be used for swimming in. The last flag to keep an eye out for on a beach is an orange windsock. This shows that an offshore wind is blowing and therefore the use of inflatables is not advised. The UK has some of the finest beaches in the world, but please enjoy them safely and help share our water safety messaging with your friends and family. If you find yourself in difficulty in the water, float to increase your chances of survival. Float to Live 1. Fight your instinct to thrash around. 2. Lean back, extend your arms and legs. 3. If needed move them around to help you float. 4. Float until you can control your breathing. 5. Only then, call for help, swim to safety or continue floating until help arrives. Gabbi Batchelor, RNLI Water Safety Education Manager, said: ‘It is important that anyone visiting the coast understands the risks of the environment. It can be very unpredictable, particularly during early summer when the risk of cold water shock significantly increases, as air temperatures warmbut water temperatures remain dangerously cold. If you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live: lean back, using your arms and legs to stay afloat. Control your breathing, then call for help or swim to safety. In a coastal emergency, call 999 or 112 for the Coastguard.’ Staying safe at the coast with the RNLI How can you support the RNLI? The RNLI offers a supporter membership just for children called Storm Force. For just £12 a year, your child will receive four issues of the Storm Force magazine, online access to the Crew Room with great activities and rescue videos plus a membership pack with crew bag, pencil case, stickers and more. Visit www.rnli.orgfor more information The RNLI patrol over 240 beaches around the UK and provide over 1500 lifeguards to help keep people safe at the coast. This year we’re expecting even more people to visit the coast than last year, so it’s important to remember some key pieces of safety advice
15 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Head to Tower Park for a day of Family FUN! 2 Great Attractions! We’re back - come visit us soon! Have a SPLASHING good time! Local Splash Parks & Paddling Pools. Hamworthy Park -BH15 4DH. Recently refurbished, the paddling pool is open from May to September and close by to a playground and café. Bournemouth Pier Approach- BH2 5AA The fountains at the Pier Approach are turned on during hot, summer days for the children to run through, jump on and enjoy! Littledown Park- BH7 7DX Open for the summer season and next to the refurbished play park, the Littledown Paddling Pool is a great place to cool off and have fun. There’s a kiosk and toilets close by plus up to 3 hours free parking for up to 400 cars. Redhill Park- BH10 6AN Redhill has loads of facilities for a fun day. Paddling pool, playground, small skate zone and Fox Café. Boscombe Chine Gardens- BH1 4AA. Great for all children, Boscombe Chine Gardens has water play, toddler play and some accessible playground equipment too. Food & Drink is available at Squirrel Café. Upton Country Park uptoncountrypark.com BH17 7BJ UCP’s Summer Splash Fountain is on twice a day from May to September from 11am-1pm & 2-pm-4.There’s loads to do at the park to make a day of it with an amazing playground, gardens, tea room and tons of space! Christchurch Quay Splash Park - BH23 1BU The Splash Park on the Quay is one of the most awesome in the area and very popular with a shallow pool, plenty of jets and parking/ playground nearby! Splashdown splashdownwaterparks.co.uk BH12 4NY (admission applies) One of the biggest water parks in the country! Splashdown has 13 flumes and 3 splash zones for the under 5s! Farmer Palmer’s Farm Park -BH16 6EU farmerpalmers.co.uk (park admission applies) Sand and water interactive play area that will have the kids screaming with delight!
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 16 raring2go.co.uk MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY July 25th Sparks Science Show at Winchester Science Centre Donkey Day at Exbury 26th Brickosaurs at Marwell (until September 4th) Bird Box Making at Exbury Gardens 27th Monkey World Summer Challenge (runs throughout summer) Mini Garden Making at Exbury 28th 29 Bu Ex August 1st Historic games at Corfe Castle (runs to Sept 1st) 2nd Donkey Day at Exbury 3rd Phaser Night at Lemur Landings 4th Peppa Pig at Adventure Wonderland 5t Bir M Ga 8th Falconry Day at Exbury Gardens 9th 10th Summer holiday races at Salisbury Racecourse 10th & 11th Donkey Day at Exbury 11th Mini Garden Making at Exbury 12 15th 16th 17th Bird Box & Bug Hotel Making at Exbury Gardens 18th Bluey at Adventure Wonderland Donkey Day at Exbury 19 Int Da 22nd 23rd Falconry Day at Exbury Gardens 24th Phaser Night at Lemur Landings Mini Garden Making at Exbury 25th Bingo at Adventure Wonderland Diverse Ability Firework Cruise 26 Do 29th 30th 31st September 1stBournemouth Air Festival 1st-4th Sept 2n
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 17 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY 9th ug Hotel Making at xbury Gardens 30th Cinderella live show at Exbury Gardens 31st Littledown Family Fun Day th rd Box & Bug Hotel Making at Exbury ardens 6th 7th 2th 13th 14th Camping at Farmer Palmer’s 9th ternational Orang-utan ay at Monkey World 20th 21st 6th onkey Day at Exbury 27th Camping at Farmer Palmer’s 28th nd 3rd 4th
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19 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO . . a family ticket to Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre Visit Liberty’s Owl, Raptor & Reptile Centre with your family this summer and meet their amazing feathered residents plus some scaly ones too! Situated just outside Ringwood, Liberty’s is home to the largest collection of birds of prey in the New Forest including; Gerry the Golden Eagle, Groot the Little Owl and of course Liberty the Alaskan Bald Eagle. Enjoy demonstrations at the weekend and during school holidays, eat in the cafe or bring a picnic to eat in the play area! WIN! Enter today at www.raring2go.co.uk/bournemouth & click on the Save & Win tab!
20 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO All Creatures Great and Small Did you know you can see rare wildlife in Dorset? If you're lucky and very quiet you can spot Kingfishers and otters at Stour Valley Nature Reserve and Seals have been spotted on the beach at Hengistbury Head. You can also spot dinosaurs at Farmer Palmer's Farm Park!!! Animal news and facts! Look to the sky, can you identify local birds of prey? The three easiest birds to spot are Kestrels, Buzzards and Red Kites. Buzzards and Red Kites can be seen soaring in the summer skies as the warm air (thermals) helps them rise high. Buzzards and Red Kites are both large birds but are easy to tell apart when they’re flying due to the Kite’s forked tail. Kestrels fly lower, are smaller and easy to spot on the wing as they are amazing at hovering in the same spot as they watch the ground to find their dinner. Welcoming Marwell's Clouded Leopards Marwell Zoo is thrilled to announce the arrival of a sibling pair of vulnerable Clouded Leopards to the zoo called Taevey and Kanya. Clouded leopards are incredibly cool, they can purr but can’t roar. Despite their small stature, their feeding, stalking and grooming behaviour is much like that of their big cat relatives. They can also open their mouths up to 100 degrees thanks to their unique skull structure, which is similar to that of a primitive sabre-toothed cat!
21 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Win a family ticket to New Forest Wildlife Park and enjoy a unique day out in the beautiful ancient woodlands of New Forest Wildlife Park where you will find over 260 animals from 40 species including many native species both past and present. Watch the exotic and noisy Giant otters from the Amazon, the rare and beautiful Scottish wildcat, pine martens wolves, lynx, magnificent bison to name but a few. Meet our knowledgeable and friendly keepers as they feed the animals – they do love to chat about the animals in their care. Two impressive playgrounds for all ages which may test everyones abilities and burn off some of that extra energy! A good cup of coffee and snack and maybe a visit to the gift shop rounds of a fun and interesting visit to New Forest Wildlife Park. WIN a family ticket to New Forest Wildlife Park! Enter at:www.raring2go.co.uk and click the Save & Win tab
22 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Make the summer holiday budget last a little bit longer with these ideas for either free or really good value activities! Trying Water Sports Water sports have a reputation for being expensive! AvonTyrrell.org.uk near Bransgore is a gem if you’re looking to try new activities. They’re run by the charity UK Youth who are on a mission to inspire young people with outdoor learning and that means their activities are great value. Staff are very knowledgeable and helpful which is essential when trying something new! If you’re confident with water activities like Stand Up Paddleboarding but don’t have the equipment, check out the Water Sports Library who can lend out equipment for free! watersportslibrary.com Crabbing! A family favourite for decades, Mudeford Quay, Poole Quay and Kimmeridge Bay are all very popular locations. Equipment such as lines and buckets can be brought for a few pounds either from the local gift shops or if you’re lucky one of the discount stores. Don’t forget your bait, crabs love smelly food like bacon, sardines – the stinkier the better. Visit your local nature reserves Hengistbury Head and Stour Valley Nature Reserve are beautiful places to spend a summer day for just the cost of a car parking ticket (and parking is free at Stour Valley). Hengistbury Head usually has a good breeze which makes it the perfect location for flying kites! Keep an eye on their Facebook pages or websites for extra events or trails which come up. Skate parks There are several local skate parks around BCP now, including Kings Park and the new(ish) park behind Two Riversmeet Leisure Centre. Little ones may prefer Ramp Rats which is chargeable but exclusively for under 10s. Prices start at £4.50. ramprats.co.uk Junior Parkrun For families with plenty of energy, Parkruns are free, fun and there’s no time limits (and nobody comes last). 2km Junior Parkruns, for children age 4-14, are held at Upton Country Park and Slades Park on Sunday mornings. parkrun.org.uk National Trust Another great value option is a National Trust membership which is something we really get our money’s worth from! £6.95 per month for single adult families or £11.15 a month for 2 adults and that includes as many children as you have living with you so it’s brilliant for larger families. Grandparents with family memberships can include ALL of their grandchildren at no extra cost. The membership gets you access to all their properties across the country, including local sites such as Corfe Castle, Kingston Lacy, Stourhead and free parking in Studland Bay. There are occasional chargeable events, but in general you don’t need to pay any extra for entry. nationaltrust.org.uk Days out on a shoe string!
23 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO meet the neighbours A fascinating day out for families • Exhibition and events • Sensory wildlife garden • Pond dipping • Riverside walks • Wildlife and woodland trails • Refreshments • Bug hotel • And much more! Stour Valley Nature Reserve Off Muscliffe Lane BH9 3NZ Open daily 10am-4pm. Free car park. 01202 128484 visitstourvalley.co.uk Owned and operated by BCP Council FREE ENTRY MEET THEWILDLIFE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITIONS ARTS&CRAFTS STONE AGE BRONZE AGE IRONM TOOLS ARTEFACTSWEBCAMS CAVE PAINTINGART CLAYWORKSHOP SAND ART PONDDIPPING DIS NATURE CLUB JUNIOR RANGERS HISTORY ARTBU RANGERS TALKS F ARTEFACTS BU BIRDWATCHING FOSSILS SAN PHOTOS MAPS T POND LIFE PLANTSWOODW REPTILES IN BUTTERFLIES INSECTS B MOTHS REPTILES CONSERVATION visit! Visitor Centre You’ll want to return to again and again! • Ever-changing displays and exhibitions. • Year - round activities for all the family. • Wildlife webcams. • Gift shop with toys, local produce and refreshments. Keepup todatewithwhat’s goingon! www. visithengistburyhead.co.uk FREE ENTRY Theremaybe a small charge for someevents owned and operated by BCP Council
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25 Raring2go! PLACES TO GO www.exbury.co.uk Exbury Gardens, New Forest, Hampshire, SO45 1AZ | info@exbury.co.uk | 023 8089 1203 Exbury offers the perfect day out Exbury Gardens & Steam Railway is a spectacular 200-acre woodland garden and narrow-gauge steam railway located on the edge of the Beaulieu River. World-famous for the Rothschild collection of rare trees and shrubs, Exbury is much more than a garden! Boasting an adventure play area with brand new Log Trail, woodland walks and river views. For more information or to pre book, visit info@exbury.co.uk or call 023 8089 1203. Exbury Gardens is a family favourite at Raring2go. It has the perfect mix of relaxing for the adults and a fun adventure for the kids. I love the range of family freindly events including: a live performance of Cinderella, Falconry Days, Donkey Days and craft activities such as Bird Box Building and Make a Mini Garden (see our What’s On Guide for dates). New for 2022, children can enjoy an exciting new log trail made from old oak, beech and Scot’s pine trees. Youngsters are encouraged to walk from one end of the trail to the other without touching the ground, whilst learning about the different bark textures. At the end of the trail there’s a giant throne where they can take a well-earned rest! No trip is complete without a visit to Exbury’s narrow-gauge railway which departs from replica Victorian station ‘Exbury Central’. The train travels through a tunnel, over a bridge, round the Dragonfly Pond and through the Summer Lane Garden, which is only accessible by train. Enter at www.raring2go.co.uk & click the Save & Win tab! WINa family ticket to ExburyGardens
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Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 27 Raring2go! SUMMER HACKS raring2go.co.uk Make summer a breeze with our handy holiday hacks Whether home or abroad, we asked our fellow Raring2go! Editors to tell us what useful items they always pack to help make travelling with the family that little bit easier… *Use a fitted bedsheet as a playpen on the beach. * Hide valuables inside a (clean!) nappy. *Take a multi plug extension when going abroad, you then only need one adapter but can use all the plugs. * Use an insulated flask to keep icepops frozen for longer. * Pack a coolbag when going away. * Mosquito bands/coils have been a lifesaver for us. * Definitely take tin foil to use as black out on the windows. * Plastic stacking cups kept my little one amused for ages whether on the beach, in water or in the room. * We always bring a backpack that doubles as a car-seat. It means we always have a safe travel option plus the kids can also use it to carry their belongings. * Carrots are perfect beach food! Easy to clean if they get dropped in the sand, and no melting or making a mess! * Take some clothes pegs. Handy for keeping swimwear from blowing off balconies, fastening food bags for the beach/pool, and keeping towels on sun loungers if it ’s a bit blowy. I always have them in my beach bag. *Always carry a pack of cards and dominoes. So many games the whole family can play. *We take a foldable, fabric storage box so we can easily throw the toys into it at the end of each day to keep the room tidy. Got any more to share? email us with your favourite summer holiday hacks. Or try a waterproof bumbag!
28 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! PLACES TO GO Get set for an action-packed summer of family fun at WINCHESTER SCIENCE CENTRE Are you ready for an actionpacked family adventure this summer? From 9th July to 11th September, including the summer school holidays from 21st July to 4th September, get set for electrifying science, out-ofthis-world space journeys and outdoor nature explorations at Winchester Science Centre. Sparks – free science show Continuing Winchester Science Centre’s 20 years of wow celebration, this summer visitors are invited to take a trip down memory with a return to the popular electricity show theme – but with a retro 2002 twist. Over the past 20 years the way we use electricity has radically changed as our use of personal technology has evolved. We rely so heavily on electricity to power our lives. But what is it and how is it generated? Let’s find out together in Sparks. The Planetarium The days may be longer in summer but the stars are always shining in the Planetarium. Visitors can add on an unforgettable presenterled live show or subtitled film show. Blast off into space with Solar System Adventure, a presenter-led live show. Experience a magical journey through the stars. Discover constellations and experience the awesome scale of the Solar System as an expert presenter explores the wonders above us. Bio:Space – indoor and outdoor adventures Did you know that Winchester Science Centre is in the picturesque South Downs National Park? This summer visitors can uncover the minibeasts and bugs that make their home there. Check out the ant and mealworm homes inside in Bio:Space before following the spotters trail to the Butterfly Conservation reserve. Immersive science fun and huge demos Don’t miss the hugely popular, and huge in size, explosive demos in Science Live that take place right on the exhibition floor throughout the day. These are definitely not ones to try at home! Families can also embark on an exhilarating adventure through the Science Centre’s immersive exhibits including the out-of-this-world Explorer:Space zone and tuneful sound, hearing and vibration exhibition. Venture into an enormous 10m long guitar to feel the vibrations, experience the wonder of acoustics inside the sonic rocket and climb inside a giant ear to explore its inner workings. Laugh and learn together by making sounds in the huge echo tubes, discover more about decibels, rhythm and frequency and try your hand at British Sign Language. To infinity and beyond! As part of a collaboration with Disney and Pixar, Winchester Science Centre is gearing up for an expedition to space this summer to celebrate the science that inspired the new movie, Lightyear. Between Thursday 21st July and Sunday 4th September, visitors can experience an explosive Science Live spaceship launch and out-of-this-world Space Ranger challenge trail. And don’t forget… When all the adventure gets a bit much, visitors can relax in the Science Centre’s two cafés. With hot and cold drinks, cakes and snacks, a small hot food offering and, of course, ice creams, there’ll be something on offer to re-energise everyone for an afternoon of more fun. And for visitors wanting to continue the fun at home, the Science Shop has everything you need to make more science memories. There’s pocket-money souvenirs, fun and educational books and event astronaut ice cream! For more information and to book tickets visit WinchesterScienceCentre.org. WIN TICKETS AT raring2go.co.uk
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30 raring2go.co.uk Raring2go! YOUNGER CHILDREN Let’s go outside with the under fives! Enjoy these fun and cheap ways to entertain the children for Summer: just suncream them up and get them out in the fresh air. Magic paint The simplest and easiest way to make a mess! Using as big a paintbrush as their little hands can carry, find a dry surface – a wall, a fence, a paved area, paper on the ground – and ask them to ‘paint’ using a bucket of water. If you’re brave, you could even add a splash of food colouring to the water. Just make sure you wash it all off afterwards. Or wait for the rain to wash it all away. Mud pies Clear away a patch of ground and give your toddler a watering can (or an old washing-up liquid bottle filled with water), a spade or even a large spoon and let them dig to their heart’s content. Add small containers or flowerpots as castles, flowers for flags etc. Or just mix in grass, leaves, twigs to get really messy! Just make sure none of this goes into their mouths. Minibeast hunt You can do this in a public park or wood as well as a private garden. Lift up rocks, look under leaves, paddle in shallow water or ponds to see what they can spy – snails, frogs, woodlice, worms, the list is endless! Older children can research what they find later. Don’t disturb the creatures’ habitat – and try not to admit to your kids if you have a phobia about insects!
31 Raring2go! YOUNGER CHILDREN Teddy bear’s picnic Put down a blanket and ask them to invite their favourite toys. If you have plastic or paper plates, so much the better. But it doesn’t really matter what it looks like as long as your child is involved. Take some newspaper: could this become invitations? Party hats? Bunting for decorations? It’s up to you how creative this gets. Make some tiny sandwiches, cut up some fruit or use play food. They’ll have their very own cafe in the park in no time. Find more ideas for activities on our website: www.raring2go.co.uk
Raring2go! PLACES TO GO 32 raring2go.co.uk 25 August 2022 th Leaving from Poole Quay at 7.30pm FIREWORKS CRUISE Charity no. 282197 An incredible way to spend an evening with your family and friends. Tickets available at diverseabilities.org.uk/fireworks events@diverseabilities.org.uk | 01202 711502 Join us for the best seats in the house as you sail through Europe’s largest natural harbour. Adults £25 | Children £15 An incredible opportunity to experience panoramic views from our deck and soak in the magnificent fireworks. Each guest will be welcomed with a glass of prosecco on arrival.
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