A NEW straw castle attraction is coming to the UK this summer as part of a series of activities being planned for the holidays.
With the school break starting next week, parents everywhere will be searching for ways in which they can keep their youngsters entertained.
©National Trust Images/James DobsonThe straw castle will be made at Chirk Castle in Wrexham[/caption]
The National Trust‘s Summer of Play promises to let families experience their attractions in “new and exciting ways”.
One place where they can do that is Chirk Castle in Wrexham, where the Trust has promised a “medieval twist” with their straw bale structure.
Chirk has plenty for families to experience anyway, with far-reaching views over the Cheshire and Shropshire plains, 480 acres of working farmland and 4.5 acres of award-winning gardens.
Near to Home Farm, an 18th century model farm which now houses a ticket office, shop, bookshop and kiosk, Chirk’s new summer experience awaits.
They are inviting children to jump, climb, run and skip through the the centrepiece of Chirk Castle’s Summer of Play, the huge straw bale castle.
Within the straw fortress lies four unique play zones where kids can discover different ways to play, be active, engage their senses and have fun.
They can also get close to nature as they build dens and test their balance along an obstacle course.
Costumes and roleplay will also allow kids to imagine that they really are back in medieval Chirk.
A sensory zone will let kids’ “creativity flow” before they try their hand at building their very own fortress in the construction zone.
No visit would be complete without an exploration of the Medieval castle itself, with stunning gardens, preserved dungeons and state rooms fit for a king.
The straw castle will be up from July 22 until September 3, while there will also be led archery sessions with Blaidd Field Archers on July 29-30 and August 26–28.
Led fencing sessions will also take place on August 19-20.
Chirk Castle isn’t the only place to be getting a special new activity as part of the Summer of Play.
Calke Abbey in Derbyshire will have a Garden of Imagination until September 3, as well as Mazes, den building and music making.
Gibside in Northumberland will have it own play labyrinth, Georgian garden games, sensory activities and a teddy bear’s picnic area.
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©National Trust Images/James DobsonThe castle will be open from July 22 until September 3 this summer[/caption] Read More