Summer days out with the kids

Not many are lucky enough to have a whole summer to ourselves to spend with the family and kids. Apart from a couple of weeks’ annual leave we’re only likely to get the odd day off here and there and weekends throughout the summer.

With that in mind at Larkfleet we thought it would be great idea to pull together some ideas for summer days out – some around the local area and some a bit further afield.

Get in touch with nature
Rail World Wildlife Haven, Peterborough – tucked away in Peterborough at the end of the Nene Valley Railway this attraction can give you the best of both transport history and nature. http://www.railworld.org.uk/

Exotic Pet Refuge, Deeping St James – the family-run charity organisation has a monthly open day. Check out the website for details. http://www.exoticpetrefuge.org.uk/open-days

Lattersey Local Nature Reserve – managed by the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire Wildlife Trusts, this local gem in Whittlesey near Peterborough is a great way for kids and families to get close to nature without travelling too far.  http://www.wildlifebcn.org/reserves/lattersey

Ferry Meadows Country Park – based around two man-made lakes there is an impressive range of facilities here and the nature reserve is tucked away in a quiet corner where you can watch birds and perhaps see an otter or two. https://www.nenepark.org.uk/visit-us/popular-days-out/back-to-nature

Sacrewell Farm, Thornhaugh, Peterborough – get back in tune with the land and the change of the seasons. There is plenty to keep your kids occupied this summer. https://www.sacrewell.org.uk/events/50-days-of-summer/

Get your adrenaline pumping
Santa Pod Raceway – enjoy the thrill of drag racing in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. http://www.santapod.co.uk/

Yarwell Mill Country Park – plan a day of adventurous activity for the kids including orienteering, archery and water sports. https://www.adventurerutland.com/holidayactivities

Wicksteed Park, Kettering – enjoy the ride at Wicksteed Park. http://wicksteedpark.org/rush/

Soak up some history and culture 
Peterborough Museum – learn about Peterborough’s past and modern heritage and enjoy some hands-on experiences. https://vivacity.org/vivacity-venues/peterborough-museum/

John Clare Cottage – enjoy the work of rural romantic poet John Clare and learn about life in the Northamptonshire countryside in pre-industrial England. http://www.clarecottage.org/

Imperial War Museum and American Air Museum, Duxford – find out all about the history of aviation and WWII at Duxford. https://www.iwm.org.uk/visits/iwm-duxford

Fossils Galore, March, Cambridgeshire – enjoy fossil hunting and metal detecting trips and learn about dinosaurs. https://www.fossilsgalore.com/

Paddle in the sea
There is some wonderful coastal scenery on the North Norfolk coast. Enjoy a traditional seaside day out at Hunstanton, Cromer or Wells-next-the-Sea.

There are also beaches and resorts on the Lincolnshire coast at Skegness, Mablethorpe and Ingoldmels for example.

Sea Life Centre – get close to coastal wildlife at the Sea Life Centre, Hunstanton. https://www.visitsealife.com/hunstanton/

Castle Rising, Kings Lynn – has enough of the seaside and fancy finding out about the Normans? http://www.castlerising.co.uk/

These are just a few of the things available in and around where we have developments. Keep an eye on the blog. We will post some more ideas throughout the summer.

And, of course, you could always visit a showhome - with or without the kids!