To help keep the Cotswolds entertained in the great outdoors, Westonbirt The National Arboretum are hosting an exciting series of events to keep all ages entertained this February half term!To help keep the Cotswolds entertained in the great outdoors, Westonbirt The National Arboretum are hosting an exciting series of events to keep all ages entertained this February half term!
The more adventurous visitor can set off on an out-of-this-world adventure! Together with Shaun the Sheep they’ll set off on a race against time through the woods on our Farmaggedon Glow Trail to help get Lu-La, a lovable alien who has crash landed in Silk Wood, home. With Agent Red and her hapless helpers the Hazmats hot on their trail, families will need to find clues in the woods to complete puzzles and challenges on the free app. Once all the challenges are completed Lu-La’s communicator will charge and unlock an augmented reality hidden spaceship where families can have their picture taken.
A Shaun the Sheep Farmageddon Glow Trail kit will be available to buy at the Welcome Building for £3.50 and includes a UV pen-torch, Shaun the Sheep ears, a clue sheet, an activity booklet, a sticker sheet and a pencil to make note of your answers! The clue hunt app is free from www.forestryengland.uk/shaunthesheep and will need to be downloaded before arrival.
Or for those who prefer something a little more down-to-earth, why not have a go at some nature-themed arts and crafts from Mon 17 to Fri 21 February? The Westonbirt team will be getting messy making charcoal, creating winter twig shadow drawings and printing with sticks. All family arts and craft events are free after admission to the arboretum.
Even the youngest visitors will be able to join in the fun, with the Birt’s I Spy activity book, where you’ll be able to join Birt the Woodchipper on an I-Spy Quest around the arboretum!
Paul Cody, Head of Visitor Attraction at Westonbirt said, ‘Our team have been working hard to create an exciting range of activities designed to get families out and about into the great outdoors. It’s fantastic to see so many families enjoying this beautiful place and enjoying the wonderful trees and plants we have here.’
Find out more about what’s on at Westonbirt this February at https://www.forestryengland.uk/westonbirt-the-national-arboretum
