Free summer holiday family fun at Northam Burrows

Stuck for something to do with the children this summer holidays?  Check out what’s going on at Northam Burrows.

The enthusiastic team of rangers have a number of free events running on Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the summer break, to keep everyone entertained and get the little ones out in the fresh air.

Things kick-off on Thursday, July 25, with a Summer Fairy Trail and crafts at the visitor centre.

The fairy trail then continues as a free self-guided activity throughout the summer holidays – collect your free trail leaflet from the visitor centre any day between 10am and 5pm.

Dates to add to your calendar are:

• Tuesday, July 30, drop in at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre for the ‘Big Butterfly Count’.
• Thursday, August 1, meet the rangers at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre for the ‘Beyond our senses’ discovery walk.
• Tuesday, August 6, look for the blue banner near the Westward Ho! slipway for a Rockpool Ramble.
• Thursday, August 8, have your buckets and spades ready for the sandcastle competition. Meet on the beach near Sandymere lifeguard hut.
• Tuesday, August 13, meet at Northam Burrows Visitor Centre for a Bumblebee safari.
• Thursday, August 15, join the rangers for a ‘Poisonous plants and medicinal marvels guided walk’. Meet at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre.
• Tuesday, August 22, meet on the Westward Ho! slipway at 2pm for the Shoreline Scramble & Big Seaweed Search.
• Tuesday, August 27, bring your teddy along for the Teddy’s bears picnic – stories and crafts by the Visitor Centre.
• Thursday, August 29, drop in at the Northam Burrows Visitor Centre for Pirate Day! Join in with the trail and crafts.

Councillor Lyndon Piper, Lead Member for Leisure, Torridge District Council, said: "The events organised by our rangers are an excellent way for all the family to discover more about the area surrounding the Burrows and the fascinating creatures that inhabit it. You'll leave with a greater appreciation of the local wildlife and, who knows, maybe even some new skills to share with others!"

All activities run from 2pm to 4pm, unless otherwise stated, with no booking required.  Children must be accompanied by an adult.  For further details about each event, visit our website www.torridge.gov.uk/northamburrowsevents and social media pages or ask at the Visitor Centre and toll booths.