Does anyone know of any cheap, but fun, days out we can do with our grandchildren they are aged from 2 years to 10 and we have 5 of them. We would like to be able to take them all to the same place. thanks
The Hadleigh Castle Rare Breeds Farm is excellent. It's not free but very good value for money (I think I paid £2 per person). I'm sure very young children can go in free. I've been taking my daughter there for the last few years and seen the farm grow. She's 12 now and still enjoys going. You can buy bags of food to feed the animals, there's a picnic area and play area with mini tractors. And best of all its local.
I used to take my children to Walton Hall Farm museum, which is at Linford, it used to have little animals and birds, the kids loved it and it is not too far to go, dont know if it is still open though.
I also like going to Watt Tyler park, there are some interesting additions, lots of open space and nice climbing areas and swings for different ages.
I have recently been to the promenade park at Maldon, a group of us went with our kids, we took bikes and footballs, we played cricket and rounders and had a bbq, it was a great day out and great value for money, everyone had a great time I would really recommend it
Did you know that a grandparent and toddler group runs at Lake View Hall, Winter Gardens School grounds on Thursdays from 9.30am - 11.00am? Also the Canvey Schools Partnership runs many affordable activities during holiday times. If you would like some informationposted to you contact Sharan Allsopp on 682273
