Ilam Park Summer Highlight: Summer of Play: Animalympics

Escape to Ilam Park this summer holidays for wild fun for all the family.

Throughout the summer holidays we will have a range of play stations dotted around the park that will be open for families to drop in dawn til dusk.

Each one inspired by an animal and a sport. We’ll have grasshopper long jump, woodland animal assault course, ant weightlifting and much more! These stations will encourage children to run, jump and play in active and creative ways inspired by some wonderful wildlife. We have a range of play for all ages and all families. Some play is very active, some play is performance based and some is quiet (bell tent quiet sensory zone). These are self led activities with no set route so you can tailor your day according to what you would like to do and how far you would like to explore. All stations are free.

As well as the Animalympics stations we also have:

Borrow bags including: sports equipment and nature bags (binoculars and spotters guides) – Free to borrow from the welcome hut Art stations for kids to draw and colour inspired by nature - Free, drop in Make your own medals craft in our second hand bookshop - Free, drop in

We also have drop in activity days, that will be run by staff from 10am – 2pm

Wild Kid Wednesdays: 24th July, 7th Aug, 21st Aug – Free, drop in

Other family events of interest: Free family guided walks (History & Geology and Wildlife), Mini Acorn Mondays for preschool kids and Secret Diary of Henry VIII family outfoor theatre