Raring2go! Gulidford

Raring2go! WHAT’S ON 12 Merrist Wood College is just outside Guildford town centre in Worplesdon. It is a 400-acre, multi-award-winning college that specialises in the land-based industries. Every year they open their doors for their annual lambing event and it’s not to be missed! Held across two days, Fleecy Frolics is a celebration of nature and countryside crafts. Visitors can meet the lambs, watch countryside craft demos, visit the farm, shop for homemade gifts, handle animals and more. Tickets are limited to ensure a more hands-on experience ideal for children. All tickets must be pre-booked online in advance. Throughout the year Merrist Wood College also offers a variety of animal encounter activities, including Junior Keeper Days, Animal Encounter Tours, Birthday Parties, Education Tours and Meet the Meerkat Experiences. On the 2-hour Animal Encounter Tours (for ages 5+) you will learn about the different species you see, such as armadillo, forest dragons, tree frogs, a wide range of birds and reptiles plus you’ll meet the meerkats. New dates are regularly added to their website. Meet the Meerkats Experiences are available for ages 8+ at weekends and during the school holidays and can be added onto an Animal Encounter Tour. Also on offer are Junior Animal Keeper Experiences (6-14 yrs). Join the Animal Keepers for a day looking after their amazing animal collection, visiting the different animal biomes and farm. For all bookings visit www.merristwoodevents.co.uk. For further info call 07854 274866 or email mwevents@guildford.ac.uk FLEECY FROLICS! Merrist Wood Lambing Event, Fleecy Frolics is being held on SATURDAY 23 APRIL AND SUNDAY 24 APRIL