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Kirkstall Valley Explorers – Summer Holidays on the Farm
August 9, 2023 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: Kirkstall Valley Farm, Kirkstall Rd, Kirkstall, Leeds, LS4 2DD
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays: 27 July – 10 Aug
Details
Come and join us for some outdoor play on the farm. Each day we will have a range of different activities for you to enjoy with your children, including a large sandpit, woodcraft, big outdoor games, craft activities and outdoor cooking. The activities are aimed at primary school aged children but younger and older siblings are welcome to attend. Parents/carers must attend with their children for the whole event.
The themes for each day are:
⎕ Tuesdays: Minecraft Mayhem – hunt for treasure round the farm, brew a potion, craft a sword and design your own mosaic.
⚡︎Wednesdays: Magic and Mystery – create potions, wands, fairy dust, hair braids and giant bubbles.
❀ Thursdays: Nature Craft – make bug hotels, wild seed bombs, bird feeders and help harvest some veg on the farm.
A vegetarian lunch will be provided each day. Unfortunately, we can’t cater for other dietary needs or preferences. It is FREE to attend. Lunch is available each day. This is free for families entitled to free school meals and at a small cost for others. You are also welcome to bring your own packed lunch.
We may have to cancel if the weather is too bad. We will email on the day if we do need to cancel.
Instructions
You access the farm by turning off the A65 at Ready Steady Store. You will see a path down to the river which leads to the farm entrance. There is NO PARKING at the farm. If possible, please walk to the farm. If you need to drive, you will find free parking on the streets on the opposite side of the A65. If you need disabled access, please email kirsty.ward@kvdt.org.uk in advance to arrange this.
It is working farm with uneven ground and often windy weather. Please come dressed in appropriate clothing.
There is currently no disabled access or baby changing facilities at the farm.
Drinking water is available but we ask that you bring your own water bottles.