12 raring2go.co.uk 13 Raring2go! PLACES2GO Raring2go! WHATS ON Explore miles of fun-lled activities at Dalby Forest this Easter. Home to over 8,500 acres of breath-taking views, endless walking, running and cycle trails and Gruffalo adventures, a great day out awaits at Dalby Forest this Easter. You will uncover many magical things such as the Gruffalo Orienteering and Lumberjills’ Loot Treasure Trail. With vast open spaces to play and discover, keep your eye out for sculptures dotted throughout the forest. Join in the festivities and celebrate the Gruffalo's 25th birthday on an exciting new trail experience, pop into the Visitor Centre to buy a pack and get started! Perhaps bring a picnic and take in the surrounding wildlife of Staindale Lake. Or experience forestry work through the ages with the Lumberjills art exhibition in the Courtyard. The exhibition runs throughout Easter, is open daily from 9am – 4pm and free entry. Dalby Forest is also a designated Dark Sky Discovery Site, where you can experience the wonder of seeing the Milky Way with the naked eye. Join our stargazing partners Astrodog at www.astrodog.co.uk to find out more and book onto an event. Visit our shop for an Easter treat and show your support for nature with some forest themed merchandise. Perhaps take your very own Gruffalo home and make story times more exciting with Gruffalo and Friends. In the Visitor Centre there are interactive family activities throughout the Easter holidays to keep those little ones entertained. Why not combine your visit with a drop-in to one of our on-site cafes for a spot of lunch? Perfect for a post-walk pick me up! Ask our friendly staff for trail maps and packs or visit our website www.forestryengland.uk/dalbyforest to plan your perfect day out. Durham University’s Visitor Attractions Spring has finally sprung and the Easter holidays are a great time to get out and about exploring Durham University’s Attractions. We have loads of events and activities planned at our venues in the heart of Durham city. Botanic Garden Don’t miss the Annual Easter Chick Hunt at the Botanic Garden this Easter, it’s a family favourite where visitors collect the spotter sheets with the names of all the chicks, then follow the trails to find them hidden amongst the trees and plants throughout the Garden. It’s a wonderful way to discover the wildlife and artworks along the way. Try our new augmented reality game We’re excited to launch a brand new, augmented reality game in the Botanic Garden this Spring, with a new app, can be downloaded Free to your phone. The game is an educational treasure hunt aimed at children aged 5 – 11 years old, where you search to find illustrated scenes from Alice in Wonderland, painted by Salvador Dali, around the Garden. The scenes are accompanied by specially composed music. Oriental Museum Visitors are invited to take inspiration from objects on display across the Oriental Museum's galleries and get creative with our FREE drop-in activities aimed at children aged 5 - 11 years. Blossom Week: ‘The trees have spoken’ Saturday 27 April, 1pm – 3pm Try our special Blossom Week gallery trail, write a blossom-inspired haiku poem make a heavenly cherry blossom collage. Durham Castle and the World Heritage Site If you’re visiting Palace Green, don’t miss the opportunity to take a tour of Durham Castle. You can also explore the Museum of Archaeology and the World Heritage Site Visitor Centre in Palace Green Library to learn about our historic heritage site through our inter-active exhibitions. durham.ac.uk/things-to-do What’s on this spring This spring bring the family together Plan your visit www.durhamcathedral.co.uk New activities to see and do this Easter: • Pick up a activity lea et and discover puzzles, colouring and learn about Holy Week and Easter • See Durham Cathedral in LEGO®, in its new permanent home in the Monks’ Dormitory • Make a paper Peace Dove to be added to a bigger installation coming in summer • Plus grab a bite to eat with Kids Eat Free offer in the Undercroft Café during half term
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