It's feeling like it's getting closer to Summer!!Woohoo!!! These last couple of weeks have finally felt like we are getting some decent weather and stepping towards Summer! We've had the bikes out, gone for some great walks and just played in the garden - it's been wonderful! Join us for a Magnificent May half term with Wakefield Museums and Castles! |
10am-4pm, Saturday 10 June
FREE event Come and experience Castleford’s Roman heritage on 10 June for a day of history-fuelled fun! The Castleford Roman Festival is an opportunity for all to discover the history beneath the streets of Castleford whilst enjoying fun and family friendly activities. Explore the roman-themed market, watch a thrilling street performance, hunt for treasure at the archaeological dig, tour the roman trail and witness demonstrations which will take you on a journey through time. There will be lots of free activities to get involved with including crafts, face painting and even the opportunity to handle real object from the Roman era! Don’t forget to visit the library and museum where they will also be hosting a Roman photobooth, quizzes, jewellery making, the chance to get your hair styled the Roman way and lots more! Find out more at: expwake.co/romanfest |
Stockeld Park Spring Adventure |
10% off award-winning Car Shades |
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Here comes the sun and all the fun at Stockeld Park this spring, get your pirate fancy dress ready and let us entertain you! Don’t forget about ‘Scout’s about’ – Our tree-rific park mascot will be popping up to meet you all too! Book Now |
Our friends at Car Shades manufacture award-winning, edge-to-edge fit car sun blinds, that will make a significant difference to you and your children during car journeys this summer.
Car Shades are provided for all rear windows of your vehicle, including the boot to help reduce glare and prevent the sun shining directly into your children's eyes and causing distress. The also create a darker environment which can help with napping, and they fit using special clips that allow you to still wind the window down so you can keep the shade up and let air in! To save 10% off your Car Shades visit www.carshades.co.uk and use code MUMBLERTEN |
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7 places with sandpits in and around Wakefield |
Free or Cheap Things to do this Half Term Holidays |
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Playing in sand is an amazing sensory experience for children! There are no rules when playing with sand; digging, building, sifting, exploring … so much fun can be had!!
For those that don’t want a long trip to the coast though, sandpits are a perfect alternative, so we’ve pulled together a list of top places in and around Wakefield! Find out more here |
If you’re looking for inspiration of things to do with the kids over the half term holidays, here are some ideas of things to do in and around Wakefield that won’t cost a fortune!
Read more here |
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There are so many events and activities listed on during the holidays! Here's some that have caught our eye!! Events in Wakefield Treasured Trees - The National Coal Mining Museum (NCMM) has a host of events on offer, from nature trails to arts and crafts, guaranteed to keep our youngest visitors happy Nostell - Come and explore the gardens and woodland playground at Nostell and enjoy a day out in nature this spring Fairburn Ings - there's pond dipping and the circular trail to take part in over the holidays
Pontefract Liquorice Festival 10am-4pm, Sunday 9 July FREE event It’s time to satisfy your sweet tooth as Pontefract Liquorice Festival is back on 9 July – and what a bumper crop it is this year! Pontefract Liquorice Festival is a firm family favourite with something for everyone. Keep your little ones entertained with free face painting, workshops and fun craft activities! Head to Pontefract Museum with their sweet-themed crafts and tasty trail whilst finding out about the history of liquorice in Pontefract and share the nostalgia with their dazzling display of liquorice packets from years gone by. Enjoy non-stop street entertainment and live music whilst exploring the famous food and drink market. Expect tasty treats to tempt the taste buds, quirky gifts and homeware that you just won’t find anywhere else. Find out more: expwake.co/plf PYO Fruit Keep an eye out on the website for one of our most popular blogs which will be out very soon ... Places to Pick Strawberries in and around Wakefield! Summer Holidays Camps & Childcare There's some great holiday camps coming up to keep the kids entertained during the Summer holidays whilst you've got other commitments! Take a look at our website here |
The next newsletter will be showcasing the events and activities happening during the Summer Holidays |
See what’s on the website |
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