Family fun has never been so incredible in Bracknell Forest and what’s more, parents feeling the financial pinch can provide their youngsters with a jam-packed school holiday full of entertainment – as many activities cost under £5.
Whether it’s Bracknell games, activities or sporting events you’re bound to find it in the borough, which is offering everything from pond dipping to slime busting and from canine capers to bat searching. A full guide to a low cost summer is below – let the fun begin.
For those who wish to take a walk on the wild side this holiday, but cannot afford to travel to exotic countries, the Wild Ones series of adventures is the perfect Bracknell family adventure. Wild Ones sessions include:
- A Bracknell pond safari on Thursday, July 29, which will showcase underwater bloodsuckers and three-tailed creatures at Popes Meadow between 10am and noon. The event is suitable for all ages and is free.
- Wild about play will help children swing, climb and spin until their heart’s content on Wednesday, August 4 between 10am and noon. The session is free and open to all ages.
- Bracknell Bug busting will take place on Tuesday, August 10, between 2pm and 4pm at Lily Hill Park. Children will be able to explore the bugs beneath their feet.
To book your place on any of these events please call 01344 354411.
Other activities on offer this summer include some howling good fun at Lily Hill Park during the Paws in Park event. Pampered pooches will be taking part in some canine capers at the free event with all dogs on leads welcome. The event runs from 11am to 4pm on Saturday, July 31.
If sporting action is more your thing then why not have a go at mini tennis, trampolining, tweeny tumblers and much more. There will be no time for dull moments at the Bracknell Leisure Centre, with budget activities galore – check out www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be
Why not spoil your children to a day out at one of the Bracknell borough’s most popular leisure attractions – The Look Out Discovery Centre. There you will find one of the UK’s most favourite hands-on science and nature exhibitions with more than 90 fun-filled exhibits which are suitable for all the family, including plenty to do for toddlers.
Over the summer holidays the centre will be going gooey during The Slime Show, which looks at glorious gloop from a scientific angle. Can it really be possible to cut liquid with a pair of scissors? Learn about potty putty and find out more about mucus, slugs and snails. Show times are at 11am, noon, 2pm and 3.15pm from July 24 until September 5*. There is a small additional charge in addition to the charge for the hands-on science and nature exhibition.
A tropical paradise will also be available for those wanting to make a splash at Coral Reef – Bracknell’s own water world. Water slides, rapids, erupting volcanoes, squirting snakes and bubbling spas will be open from 10.30am on weekdays and 9am at weekends.
And don’t forget to watch out for Coral Reef’s summer special offer for local residents – half price use of the pool after 5pm on week nights – the offer is only available with the leaflet being distributed door-to-door.
Cllr Iain McCracken, executive member for Bracknell culture, corporate services and public protection, said: "Bracknell Forest is bursting with activities this summer holiday to help keep boredom at bay. Whether it’s slime-busting, bug hunting or splashing out at Coral Reef there’s bound to be something for everyone. What’s more, many of the events are free or a minimal charge so there’s no reason why summer will be credit crunched in Bracknell Forest.
Bracknell Forest Council