With the season rapidly approaching, we’re sure you’re starting to think about summer holiday activities to help keep the kids entertained, and if you’re looking for family friendly days out in Teesside, you need look no further than Saltholme RSPB.
On Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 July, we’re kicking off the summer in style with fun-filled and family friendly events in Teesside for everyone to enjoy with our Woolly Weekend. Discover something new and bring the kids along to watch the annual spectacle of sheep shearing, where you can witness Saltholme's sheep lose their winter woollies and bare all for summer.
Venture around the reserve and families will find plenty to keep the kids entertained. Decorate a lamb using Saltholme's finest fleece, test your winning streak at the events field with fun-filled games, or dare to take the Saltholme family challenge around the lake. Visitors can also put their spinning skills to the test and get hands on with the Durham Spinners and Weavers, while learning more about how wool can be used once it has been removed from the sheep.
This year is set to be one of the woolliest weekends yet at Saltholme as we have over 70 sheep to shear and your family can be part of the fun too. Keep the kids entertained and enjoy a new experience together. After all, haven’t you ever wondered what happens to a flock’s fleece? Well, head to Saltholme this weekend and find out for yourself – it’s a great family day out in Teesside for children (and big kids too!) to enjoy.
With admission to the reserve only £5 per car, or free for RSPB members, it really is great value for money. While some actives may incur a small fee, it’s only a couple of pounds to keep the kids entertained – and that’s priceless!
There’s prizes to be won, rides on our special all-terrain gator vehicle, and of course, a trip so see Saltholme’s star of the show – Moo – the lamb that looks like a little cow. All the while, the grown-ups can kick back and relax in the Visitor Centre’s café with stunning panoramic views of the wildlife reserve. Serving hot coffees, lovely cakes and a whole host of other tasty treats, even if the weather turns a little chilly, there’s plenty to keep you and your family warm and cosy inside.
We’d love for you to join us – our Woolly Weekend promises to be fun for all the family at a very affordable price. For more information about Saltholme’s Woolly Weekend, call us on 01642 546625 – we hope to welcome you to the reserve soon.