{"id":5339,"date":"2019-05-24T09:58:35","date_gmt":"2019-05-24T09:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/?p=5339"},"modified":"2023-06-13T08:13:54","modified_gmt":"2023-06-13T08:13:54","slug":"half-term-in-the-geopark","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/2019\/05\/half-term-in-the-geopark\/","title":{"rendered":"Half Term in the Geopark"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are loads of activities in the Geopark during half term at our partner venues.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a family trail? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/brockhampton\/whats-on\">NT Brockhampton<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk\/site\/severn-valley-country-park\/\">Severn Valley Country Park<\/a> are running ones at their venues.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20160808_140512_resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-4952\" src=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20160808_140512_resized-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20160808_140512_resized-1024x576.jpg 1024w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20160808_140512_resized-300x169.jpg 300w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20160808_140512_resized-150x84.jpg 150w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20160808_140512_resized-400x225.jpg 400w, http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/20160808_140512_resized.jpg 1632w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Monday to Friday <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bewdleymuseum.co.uk\/whats-on\/holiday-activities-at-bewdley-museum.aspx\">Bewdley Museum<\/a> are running craft activities and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.svr.co.uk\/SEItem.aspx?a=131\">Severn Valley Railway<\/a> have free jungle themed activities at The Engine House in Highley. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.shropshiresgreatoutdoors.co.uk\/site\/severn-valley-country-park\/\">Severn Valley Country Park<\/a> have nature activities on some days as well.<\/p>\n<p>At Birmingham University the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.birmingham.ac.uk\/facilities\/lapworth-museum\/events\/activities.aspx\">Lapworth Museum<\/a>, one of the newer members of the Geopark Forum, are running a free family day.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/CachedImage.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-5341\" src=\"http:\/\/geopark.org.uk\/pub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/CachedImage.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"82\" height=\"82\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Our popular rock and fossil challenge will be at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cobhouse.org\/\">Cob House Country park<\/a> on Wednesday, including a new dinosaur detective trail. Experts will be on hand to talk to talk.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for something a bit different? At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nationaltrust.org.uk\/events\/3732ccdc-7d99-4438-aef8-273f320c5a4a\/pages\/details\">Kinver Edge<\/a> there are nature walks where you will be encouraged to take photos.<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully there&#8217;s plenty to inerest you and your family!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Victorian fun and games at NT The Firs, Lower Broadheath<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>25<sup>th<\/sup> May \u2013 17<sup>th<\/sup> July 10:30-4:30<\/p>\n<p>Join us in a traditional Victorian holiday with dressing up and good old fashioned toys.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a31.50 for crafts, \u00a32 for trail.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tudor Cherry Chase Trail at NT Brockhampton<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sat 25<sup>th<\/sup> May \u2013 Sun 2<sup>nd<\/sup> June 11:00-4:00<\/p>\n<p>Complete the Tudor cherry chase and win a prize.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a32.50 per trail<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodland Creature Self-Led Trail at Severn Valley County Park (SVCP)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Sat 25<sup>th<\/sup> May to Sun 2<sup>nd<\/sup> June 11:00-4:00<\/p>\n<p>Pick up at map at the refreshment kiosk so you can follow the trail around the park to discover lots more about these fascinating animals. Trail maps \u00a32 each<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>May Half Term Activities at Bewdley Museum<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mon 27<sup>th<\/sup>-Fri 31<sup>st<\/sup> May 11am-3:30pm<\/p>\n<p>Activities every day throughout the holidays,<\/p>\n<p>\u00a34 per person. All children must be supervised.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Jungle Explorers at Severn Valley Railway (Highley)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Mon 27<sup>th<\/sup> \u2013 Fri 31<sup>st<\/sup> May 11am-3:30pm<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Free jungle-themed activities throughout the day.&nbsp;<br \/>\n<strong>Little Snapper Photography Ramble at NT Kinver Edge<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Mon 27<sup>th<\/sup> &amp; Fri 31<sup>st<\/sup> May 11:00-3:00<\/p>\n<p>Join us on a nature walk with photographers on hand to offer you the tips and tricks.<\/p>\n<p>Booking essential, \u00a35 for family ticket 03442 491895<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Woodland Creature Face Masks Drop-in Craft session at SVCP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wed 29<sup>th<\/sup> May 12:00-3:00<\/p>\n<p>Why not have a go at making a fox, badger, rabbit or owl mask.<\/p>\n<p>Free session.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Family Fun Days at <\/strong><strong>Lapworth Museum of Geology, University of Birmingham<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wed 29th May 10:00-5:00<\/p>\n<p>Free, no need to book.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Rock &amp; Fossil Challenge at Cob House Country Park<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Wed 29<sup>th<\/sup> May 11:00-3:00<\/p>\n<p>Come and have a go at our rock &amp; fossil challenge, and our new dinosaur detective trail. Free<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mini Beast Safari at SVCP<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Friday 31st May 12.30pm-3pm<\/p>\n<p>Using our sweep nets see which creepy crawlies you can find! Will it be a lovely ladybird, a slimy snail, or a beautiful butterfly? Just drop in to our Bird Hide Meadow. Free<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are loads of activities in the Geopark during half term at our partner venues.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a family trail? 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