Treetop Adventure
Go Ape!
Situated in 6000 acres of ancient woodland, the Wyre Forest is one of largest remaining ancient woodlands in the UK, and so provides the perfect setting for an adrenaline-fuelled day out. Full of hire-wires, wobbly crossings and heart-stopping zip-lines, Go Ape! is an ideal day out for families. We advise to book sooner rather than later in the busy spring and summer months to avoid disappointment.
Callow Hill, Kidderminster DY14 9XQ (50 minute drive)
0333 331 7812 | www.goape.co.uk
West Midlands Safari Park
Go on Safari and come face to face with some of the fastest, tallest and cutest animals around on the Safari Drive-through.
African Plains
Home to a herd of southern white rhino and one of the Park’s most popular sights and experiences – the elegant giraffe. Not to mention the well-known stripes of a zebra, prized Ankole cattle, ellipsen waterbuck, Congo buffalo, swamp loving Red Lechwe, Ostrich and the Eland, largest of all antelope species.
Wild Asia
An area of contrasts, from the enormous Asian water buffalo to the dainty blackbuck, and the great sambar deer. Not forgetting of course the world’s rarest deer, the Philippine spotted deer, the endangered barasingha and the amazing armoured greater one horned rhino!
Carnivores
An area of the Safari drive-through that is home to some of the world’s greatest hunters. From magnificent and powerful Tigers, to the world’s fastest land mammal – the Cheetah. As well as a pack of rare African Wild Dogs, and the King of the beasts – the African Lion.
Elephant Valley
See the fantastic and extremely clever African elephants as they explore their surroundings in Elephant Valley. Also see Sutton! He may be seen most days charging around Elephant Valley under the watchful gaze of Mum Five and Aunt Latabe.
Spring Grove Farmhouse, Spring Grove, Bewdley DY12 1LF (45-minute drive)
01299 402114 | www.wmsp.co.uk
All Things Wild Nature Centre
Even more amazing animals of all varieties to see. Meerkats, Lemurs, Reptiles, Rabbits, Monkeys and lots more. Explore all about when the dinosaurs existed and get up close to the ever popular Tyrannosaurus Rex, Stegosaurus & Triceratops that remain ‘Frozen in time’ in the Step Through Time Dinosaur Experience. Book ahead.
Station Road, Honeybourne, Nr Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 7QZ (20-minute drive)
01386 833083 | www.allthingswild.co.uk | [email protected]
Stratford Butterfly Farm
Five minutes walk from the town centre, just over the river Avon foot bridge and opposite the Royal Shakespeare Theatre. Enjoy the unique pleasure of watching hundreds of the world’s most spectacular and colourful butterflies flying all around. You can see them feeding and flying in a wonderful tropical environment.
Swan’s Nest Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 7LS, (25 minute drive)
01789 299 288 | www.butterflyfarm.co.uk | [email protected]
Umberslade
Umberslade Farm Park
At Umberslade youngsters of all ages can enjoy a once in a lifetime opportunity to bottle feed newborn lambs and calves, hold the cutest little chicks, rabbits, and guinea pigs and even have the chance to ride one of the beautiful ponies.
Umberslade Farm Park, Butts Lane, Tanworth In Arden, Warwickshire, B94 5AE, (25-minute drive)
01789 299 288 | www.umberslade.com | [email protected]
Umberslade Adventure
Umberslade Adventure is open to the general public to provide a large outdoor facility for educational, leisure and physical purposes for all ages, encouraging the participation of outdoor activities for families to have some fun and learn new skills at the same time. There’s lots to get involved in, such as low ropes, commando courses and zip-lines, as well as fishing, archery nature trails and camping.
Chalcot Wood, Cut Throat Lane, Hockley Heath, West Midlands, B94 6SE (25-minute drive)
07515 378 969 | www.umbersladeadventure.com | [email protected]
The MAD Museum
The MAD Museum does what it says on the tin! Based in the centre of Stratford-upon-Avon, this quirky attraction displays interactive pieces of mechanical art, in particular kinetic art and automata. In a nut shell mechanical art is usually beautifully crafted, moving sculptures either made to have an exaggerated purpose or made simply for the fun of it.
Henley Street, Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6PT (20-minute drive)
01789 269356 | www.themadmuseum.co.uk | [email protected]
Royal Shakespeare Company Tour
Get closer to the world of theatre on a tour and enjoy spectacular views from the Tower. Tours last one hour and depart from the cloakroom. We recommend arriving before the start time and booking in advance. Kids go free. Visit the Tower with children this summer and you can get two free kids (under 16) tickets with every full price adult ticket purchased. The offer applies Monday to Friday from 25 July to 2 September. See website for full details about the range of tours.
Royal Shakespeare Theatre, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BB (20-minute drive)
01789 403493 | www.rsc.org.uk
Evesham Vale
Evesham Vale Light Railway
The EVLR is normally steam-hauled and passes some of the old apple orchards to Evesham Vale Station, stopping briefly. You can break your journey here to enjoy some activities and the area, including a children’s play fort and some lovely country walks. You can then return to the train a little later.
Evesham Vale Station Picnic Area
There are picnic benches and a large grass area, where you can enjoy a picnic overlooking some of the best scenery the Vale of Evesham has to offer.
The Valley, (Former, Evesham Country Park), Twyford, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4TP (15 minute drive)
01386 422282 | www.evlr.co.uk
Picnic at Abbey Park
Evesham’s Abbey Park has been named as one of the best picnic spots in the Cotswolds area. Cotswold Life magazine have chosen the beauty spot as one of their top picks to enjoy food and time out with family and friends.
Waterside, Evesham WR11 4SL (20-minute drive)