Saturday, 28 May 2011

North Wales Borderlands - Half Term Fun

Struggling for things to do in the Half Term? Why not try North Wales? There's something for everyone..

Best for... Kids with a sense of adventure
Woods and Wildlife Family Trail
Date: 28th May – 5th June 2011
Time: 9am - 5.00pm
Admission: Normal admission prices apply
(Full castle: adult £9, child 4.50, family £22.50. Garden and tower only: adult £6.48, child £3.24, family £16.20)
Where: Chirk Castle, Chirk, near Wrexham
Explore Chirk Castle's historic parkland with this trail for all the family. Take a tracker pack with you and discover ancient trees and rare bugs.
Information: For more information visit www.northwalesborderlands.co.uk or call 01691 777701
Best for... Bringing history to life
Call to Arms at Wrexham County Borough Museum
Kids and adults will love this fun day of re-enacting medieval battles with Michael Roberts, medieval historian and professional re-enactor.
Date: 1st June 2011
Time: 10.30 - 12noon (7-10yrs) & 13.30 - 15.30 (9-12yrs)
Admission: £3. Advanced booking is required.
Where: Wrexham County Borough Museum and Archives

Information: For more information visit www.northwalesborderlands.co.uk or call 01978 297460

Best for... A vintage-style day out
1940’s Tea Dance
Date: 4th June 2011
Time: 1.30- 4.00PM
Admission: All inclusive: Adults £5, Concessions £4, Children £3
Where: Bodelwyddan Castle, Denbighshire
Dance to the sounds of the 1940s big bands with dance tutor Helen McGreary. Learn how to dance the waltz, foxtrot and lindy hop, then unwind with a home-made afternoon tea. Suitable for beginners and people of all ages.
Bodelwyddan Castle is situated in Denbighshire, North Wales. Set in 260 acres of magnificent parkland, the Castle is a partner of the National Portrait Gallery and is open to the public most days throughout the year.

Information: For more information visit www.northwalesborderlands.co.uk or call 01745 584060

Best for... Kids with a sense of adventure
Dipping in the Dell
Date: 4th June 2011
Time: 11am – 12:30pm
Admission: Free of charge for all ages
Where: Plas Newydd Hill Street, Llangollen
Children who are wild about insects will love this chance to explore as families are taken on a minibeast safari to discover what lives on the land and in the river. Wellies recommended.


Information:
For more information visit www.northwalesborderlands.co.uk or call 01824 708281 
Best for... An eerie evening
Ghost Hunt
Date: 11th June 2011
Time: 8pm – 2:30am (adults)
Admission: £59 per person. Advanced booking is required.
Where: Ruthin Gaol, Denbighshire, Wales
Adults wanting to feel the chills of paranormal activity are invited to an evening at Ruthin Gaol – the only Pentonville style prison open to the public.
Your evening will include a tour of the Gaol with ghostly tales and a history talk about life in the Victorian prison system, platform readings from spiritualist mediums, a late night ghost hunt and supernatural investigation.

Information: For more information visit www.eerie-evenings.com or call 0845 201 3994

Best for... Bird and nature lovers
Birdmania!
Date: 11th June 2011
Time: 11am – 4pm
Admission: Free
Where: Plas Newydd Hill Street, Llangollen
Bird enthusiasts will love this day of bird watching and afternoon of tales from renowned storyteller, Andy Harrop-Smith, in the beautiful gardens at Plas Newydd. The gardens are quaintly nestled within the stunning North Borderlands countryside.

Information:
For more information visit www.northwalesborderlands.co.uk or call 01824 708223

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