And they’re off – GeoFest at the Country Park began at speed on the 6th June. A fantastic off-road 5km run through the park with prizes for the winners in each age category. Simultaneously, though at a slower pace, was the 2km family fun run through the parks wonderful scenery.
On the 16th June things got creative. Local artist Diane Jennings guided attendees through the artistic process of creating oil and acrylic paintings. The beautiful surrounding of the Country Park inspiring masterpieces! Then on the 18th of June the Rain or Shine theatre Company captivated an audience of well over 60 people to the romantic intrigue, cunning duplicity and comical foolery of ‘The Merchant of Venice’.
As always the rangers at Severn Valley Country Park deliver the goods when running activities for children and families. On the 28th June neither rain nor winds could put off children, adults or resident mammals participating in the ‘Marvellous Mammals activity. Children learnt to identify different mammals by their footprints, dropping and other clues that they leave behind.
Throughout July and August Severn Valley Country Park offers activities for families and children, including ‘Minibeast Hunting’ ‘Tree-mendous’ ‘Pond dipping’ ‘Geocaching’ and ‘Creatures of the Night’. Please visit our calander of events for further details.
Alongside a programme of events and activities Severn Valley Country Park offers:
- Extensive network of footpaths and bridleways
- Way-marked trails – including the Geopark which passes through both the Alveley and Highley sides of the park
- Easy access trail designed for all abilities, including a fully accessible bird hide
- Permanent orienteering course
- Route 45 cycle trail between Bridgnorth and Bewdley
- Visitor centre and toilets
- Tea shop offering a range of tasty seasonal products, both hot and cold
- Picnic areas
- Parking at Alveley and Highley
- The park is open daily from dawn to dusk
