A TOURIST attraction outside Oswestry has announced a number of themed projects to help keep youngsters entertained over the summer holidays.
Park Hall Countryside Experience, in Park Hall, will be holding a different theme over different weeks alongside the Maisy’s Maize Maze from Monday, July 24, with clues along the way to help lost visitors escape.
Joint owner–director Richard Powell said the ‘jam-packed’ schedule of summer activities can combat ‘holiday boredom and unspent energy’.
He said: “Come along to meet our goats, sheep, pigs, ponies, alpacas, chickens, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, tortoises and our cow.
“Indoors we have our role-play village, pedal-powered tractors, play barn, brickworks, under four's sensory play area, sand and water play, science zone and music room.
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“Outdoors, families can meet the animals, see the rabbits in Burrowland and the goats in their playground, take barrel train rides, fly through the air on our 40-metre zip wire, enjoy the Crazy Farm Adventure Course and our Woodland Adventure Play Area.
“They can take a tractor ride, plus there's a climbing globe and space hoppers.
“And don't miss out on our new electric tractors on the driving school circuit.
“We even have on-site historical exhibits, such as our First World War trenches and our Iron Age Roundhouse.
“It's all about learning through fun here at Park Hall.”
When is Park Hall hosting theme weeks?
The first themed week of the holidays will be Dinosaur Week from July 31 until August 6, where visitors can meet Dora the Dino, watch the dinosaur racing, and dig for fossils.
Next up is Pirates and Princesses Week from August 7-13.
Join the crew for daily shows featuring Hapless Jim the Pirate and Princess Pearl, and take part in a Treasure Hunt. Visitors can meet the princesses and enter a fancy dress competition.
That is followed by Science Week from August 14-20, featuring Grandolph the Wizard’s science show and experiments.
From August 21-27, Park Hall will host Animal Magic week with the animal man – Simon Airey.
Simon will be bringing animals from Corner Exotics, including snakes and scorpions for visitors to meet.
Finally, from August 28 until September 3, they are introducing a new themed week ‘Bop and Pop Week’ with party games and music to celebrate a fantastic summer of fun.
The themed events are £1 per person extra on top of the normal admission price, and children under two go free.
Advance online tickets are £2 cheaper than on the gate. Purchase tickets at www.parkhallfarm.co.uk
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