Red Kite Days Wiltshire

29/01/2025

WELFORD PARK SNOWDROPS

I absolutely loved the snowdrop walk at Welford Park when I visited previously - it's definitely worth the journey and opens from 11am today.

🚗 30mins drive from Swindon

All the details here ⬇️⬇️
https://berkshire.redkitedays.co.uk/berkshire-snowdrop-walk-at-welford-park/

North west of Newbury, this is THE place to go for a snowdrop walk I just wish my phone camera could have done it justice.

They're only open to the public for a short time just for snowdrop season. You can explore the the wider grounds and garden too with numerous little bridges over the river, winding pathways to explore and even a bamboo tunnel to walk through.

📅 Wed - Sun until 2nd March
📍 North West of Newbury

23/01/2025

🐑The first lamb was born last night at Roves Farm and they've got 55 more to come over the next few days.
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https://redkitedays.co.uk/event/january-lambing-days-at-roves-farm/
We've been going to Roves since my eldest was a toddler and the lambing has to be my most favourite time.

There are 2 flocks at Roves with the Poll Dorest ewes lambing now and they are very calm and friendly and enjoy all the attention they get at lambing time.

The January lambing will take place 24th – 26th followed by a couple of weeks to meet the lambs. Once all the lambs have arrived you can interact with them and their mum’s in the walk-in family pen from around 26th January.

A truly unique experience not to be missed!

If you're looking for a day out this weekend, there's LOTS indoors so don't worry about being cold and I can highly recommend the sausage baps at the cafe!

15/01/2025

🤸 FEB HALF TERM HOLIDAY CLUBS

Feels like kids are just back to school but it will be half term before we know it. Always a hard week to fill as it can be so cold & wet. If you're getting organised and looking for a holiday club, I've got lots of great ideas.

Sports, creative, multi activity - there's something for everyone.
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https://redkitedays.co.uk/february-half-term-holiday-clubs-swindon-wiltshire/

02/01/2025

One of our best trips to Roves Farm was on a January day before the kids went back to school. There's so much to do indoors (my boys love the huge 'rabbit warren', soft play, so many animals to meet and you can have a good run around outdoors too.

This Friday they have a very special guest

Meet & greet sessions will be held throughout the day.

Plus there will be lots of Grinch themed fun & games, animal activities & lots more!

Find out more ⬇️
https://redkitedays.co.uk/event/meet-the-grinch-at-roves-farm/

19/11/2024

FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - 20% OFF TICKETS THIS WEEKEND
🎅 ✈ ~ Just WOWWWWW!!! The Flight Before Christmas We ❤'d it so much last year and the year before! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

I think this might be the last 'believe' visit with my 8 year old so we're back again this year.
More info here & the booking link 👇👇👇

https://redkitedays.co.uk/event/the-flight-before-christmas-santa-grotto-experience-on-board-at-british-airways-jumbo-jet-plane/

Now this was utterly incredible & what a fabulous Christmas experience. We were all buzzing as we enjoyed each festive section to the next, aboard a blimmin plane!!!

🌟 Voted 2nd best in the country by The Times Newspaper too

New for 2024 - The Flight Before Christmas has been fully revamped, including new characters, activites and completely new sections to immerse yourself in.

They're offering 20% off on tickets for this weekend's sessions, but you'll have to be quick - there are only 50 available! Use the code 20OFF to redeem this discount on your booking! 🎅✈️

14/10/2024

✨ SPECTACLE OF LIGHT AT WELFORD PARK
The autumn illuminations at Welford Park were absolutely stunning last year - nothing Halloweeny and not Christmas - just simply beautiful.

⬇️⬇️ Spectacle of Light at Welford Park is back this year from Fri
https://redkitedays.co.uk/event/welford-park-spectacle-of-light-2024/

A little big of my experience from last year ⬇️
Impressive right from the start when you walk up the tree lined driveway, you then amble through the woodlands. If you've been to their amazing snowdrops before, you'll see the woods in a whole new light - literally! Dancing lights move through the trees accompanied to classical music.

There's lots of variety throughout with hanging lanterns and chandeliers to glowing orbes and a light tunnel perfect for photo opportunities.

The trail carries on through to the large lawns and right up to the house which is magnificent sight all glowing with a carpet of colour changing globes the front. We stopped up by the house for a luxury Biscoff Brownie - so good! They're massive and with ice cream so we split one between us.

Just as you think you've seen it all, you continue into the walled
gardens with a captivating display of coloured umbrellas.
Red Kite Days Berkshire mum Nicola is visiting this year so I'll be able to share her review soon but if you book tickets by Thursday you'll get them at the best price

📍 Welford, RG20 8HU (near Newbury)
📅 Select dates 18th Oct - 10th Nov 12th November
🅿️Free parking
👶 There were people with pushchairs but it might be a bit tricky going after a lot of rain
🎫 Individual tickets or family of family of 4 ticket for £59.40 (this is for peak time if you book by this Thurs)

07/10/2024

Farmer Marks Pumpkin Patch is open weekends from 10am and then through half term, with all the usual Halloween fun and more!!!

🎃Bale maze
🎃Spooky Walk
🎃Tractor Trailer rides
🎃Halloween arts and crafts
🎃Halloween games
🎃Lots of photo opportunities
🎃CAKE!

Free entry, free parking and no need to book

https://wiltshire.redkitedays.co.uk/event/farmer-marks-pumpkin-patch/

17/09/2024

AD FRIGHT NIGHT RETURNING TO ROVES FARM

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We went on the most terrifyingly fun Halloween experience at Roves Farm last year and my teen son is already excited for this year (my now 12 year old has point blanked refused 🤣)

In partnership with Totally Crazy this is a totally immersive experience. Expect scare, gore, screams (think that was mostly me last year) this is one to take your teen too. Recommended age 10+

I won't tell you anymore - feel free to ask if you want more info - the not knowing, tension and anticipation really adds to the scare factor. Find out more here with a little video from visit last year to give you a sense of what you might experience! 👇

https://redkitedays.co.uk/event/roves-farm-fright-night/

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21/07/2024

Prime’s Young Producers have organised 70+ workshops and events for young creatives aged 11- 25yrs.

All events are FREE or £2 across 6 strands of activity

Dance - Theatre - Music - Visual Arts - Digital - Words

Signal includes local & national partners offering a range of activities in the town centre, online, Town Gardens, Lydiard House & Kelmscott Manor. Young people can take part, develop new skills and meet professionals to support them in making career decisions. No experience necessary and all welcome!

Signal Festival Swindon

Find out more here

With events held across Swindon, Signal Festival will bring music, dance, theatre, words, digital art and visual art to all! Find out more about the full line up.

16/07/2024

The National Trust have released their free family day passes this morning (Tues 16th July). There's a limited number and in the past they've got snapped up really quickly. If you can get your hands on one, it would be perfect for a family day out this summer.

75,000 tickets released 👇
https://redkitedays.co.uk/how-to-get-a-free-national-trust-family-day-pass/

If you miss out, there are also vouchers in a number of papers (Daily Star, Daily Mirror, Daily Express) until 21st July

01/07/2024

We haven’t even got to the summer holidays and it’s back to school planning already! Uniform sales coming up this month

26/06/2024

🏕️ A weekend camping is a great little adventure but if it's only for a few nights then you don't want to be trekking miles away. Here's some fab tried and tested family campsites close enough for a weekend break.

A weekend camping with kids is a great way to spend time together and enjoy the outdoors. Here are some great family campsite recommendations – all within a few hours drive of Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Gloucestershire. SPOTLIGHT – HIGH […]

16/05/2024

BERROW BEACH

Beach bar, cafe, play area, parking, sand-dunes, indoor/outdoor space ~ about 1hr 20 mins from Swindon!

What's not to love about this little gem 👌💗
The Sundowner Beach Bar & Cafe ~ Berrow Sands, Brean.

A fabulous little find & a great day out. There is also a caravan park right next to the cafe/bar.

Have an explore of the beach, take a picnic or play in the sand dunes. You can't really go in the sea unless the tide is in. (Beware of the mud when the tide is out).

The Sundowner Beach bar & cafe is fab - hot & cold food, alcohol & soft drinks. Snacks, beach toys & more. Great play park outside & it all over looks the beach!

Lots of indoor & outdoor space, spacious & toilets.

Paid parking on site, you pay at the kiosk as you enter the car park
You can park in the car park or on the beach itself!

Love it 🌊👌💗🌿☀️

07/04/2024

AD A fizzing mix of awesome activities, social fun, and brain-spiration!

https://redkitedays.co.uk/ultimate-residential-camp-at-twyford-school-in-winchester/

Book before Monday & save £250 off
Ultimate Activity Camps new six-day summer residential camp at Twyford School in the Hampshire countryside.

29/02/2024

FLIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS - TICKETS ON SALE FROM 9AM TODAY!

🎅 ✈ ~ Just WOWWWWW!!! The Flight Before Christmas We ❤'d it so much last year and the year before! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

More info here & the booking link 👇👇👇
https://redkitedays.co.uk/event/the-flight-before-christmas-santa-grotto-experience-on-board-at-british-airways-jumbo-jet-plane/

Now this was utterly incredible & what a fabulous Christmas experience. We were all buzzing as we enjoyed each festive section to the next, aboard a blimmin plane!!!

Voted 2nd best in the country by The Times Newspaper too 🌟

New for 2024 - The Flight Before Christmas has been fully revamped, including new characters, activites and completely new sections to immerse yourself in.

29/01/2024

WELFORD PARK SNOWDROPS

I absolutely loved the snowdrop walk at Welford Park, it's definitely worth the journey and opens from this Wednesday.

All the details here ⬇️⬇️
https://wiltshire.redkitedays.co.uk/berkshire-snowdrop-walk-at-welford-park/

North west of Newbury, this is THE place to go for a snowdrop walk I just wish my phone camera could have done it justice.

They're only open to the public for a short time just for snowdrop season. You can explore the the wider grounds and garden too with numerous little bridges over the river, winding pathways to explore and even a bamboo tunnel to walk through.

📅 Wed - Sun until 3rd March
📍 North West of Newbury
🎫 Admission raises money for local charities, £12 adult, £10 concession, £5 children, 3 and under free, £25 family ticket

The beech woods at Welford Park are the most impressive place in Berkshire for a snowdrop walk. A thick carpet smothers the grounds each year

22/01/2024

🐑 The family walk-in pen at Roves Farm is open, so you can get up close to all 71 lambs, who are 1-2 weeks old. 😍 The Poll Dorset breed are super friendly making this a unique experience.

We also loved the Rugrats and Rascals sessions which are included in your entrance fee. There was singing, dancing, instruments, sensory play and much more. These sessions run twice daily on weekdays and there are music sessions on the weekends.

Lots to do indoors too with soft play and the cafe serves great food (I can recommend the sausage bap!)

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https://redkitedays.co.uk/roves-farm/

06/01/2024

🐑 LAMBING DAYS AT ROVES FARM

January lambing at Roves Farm runs from 9th to 13th April but they have some new arrivals already.

There are two flocks at Roves. The first to lamb are the Poll Dorset ewes this month. They are very calm and friendly and enjoy all the attention they get at lambing time. Visitors can walk among them and get up close to the lambs which is a little different to the usual lambing events later in the year.

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https://redkitedays.co.uk/event/january-lambing-days-at-roves-farm/
There's lots to fill a whole day out too (and plenty indoors to keep warm too).