Enjoy some family fun this Easter in Wyre
Easter is fast approaching! Looking for ideas of how to keep the kids entertained? We’ve put together a few ideas of places to go and things to do here in Wyre, enjoyable for the whole family.
We’re so lucky to have two beautiful beaches on our doorstep- one in Cleveleys and one in Fleetwood. It’s a great place to take the kids this Easter! Have some family fun building sandcastles, digging for treasures and flying kites. Take a stroll along the sand and enjoy the beautiful views. For more information about our beaches check out www.discoverwyre.co.uk/beaches
If you take a trip to Cleveleys this Easter then be sure to download the Cleveleys AR Trail app. Home to a stunning series of sculptures known as the mythic coast, Cleveleys has its very own augmented reality app for people to experience an immersive digital story that brings the pieces of artwork on the beach and promenade to life. Users can follow the trail on the app which combines adapted and original illustration and animation, 3D digital art, poetry and music. The app is available to download for free on the App Store and Google Play.
Wyre Estuary Country Park in Stanah is a lovely place to visit with the family. There's lots to explore including a large children’s natural play area for toddlers and one for older children, a network of paths leading to beautiful estuary and riverside views, woodlands and den-making area, a dog-free family area, geology explorers trail and picnic spots.
Marsh Mill Windmill in Thornton will open its doors to the public on Saturday 8 April. The mill will be open from 11am-3pm and tours will take place throughout the day. See the magnificent red sails turn and take a selfie from the top floors as you do the tours. See the machinery move whilst hearing about the history of the mill from our excellent volunteer tour guides. There will also be kiddies crafts on the ground floor and an exhibition celebrating the long heritage of Thornton Cleveleys gala.
Children will love the show on at Thornton Little Theatre this Easter. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe tells the story of Lucy and her siblings who find a wardrobe that transports them to an enchanted world called Narnia. There they join the magical lion, Aslan, in the fight against the evil White Witch. The show is on Saturday 8 April at 2.30pm and 7.30pm. Tickets are available to buy on the Wyre Theatres website
Guys Thatched Hamlet are hosting their Easter Holiday Family Fun with Peter Rabbit. Head down there for a field of fun for all the family and you’ll find giant inflatables, kiddies rides, crazy golf and dodgem cars. Taking place from the 1st – 10th April, 10am- 5pm.
Take a trip to Affinity Lancashire Outlet and hop on the Easter trail from the 1 to the 16 April, where you’ll have the chance to win a giant Easter egg. Follow the self-led trail to find the 12 eggs that have been hidden around the centre, then vote for your favourite for the chance to win. Make a treat filled Easter basket at the craft workshop on Wednesday 5 April between 11am and 4pm, then meet the Flowerpot People on Thursday 6 and Friday 7 April between 12 and 4pm. There’s free face painting too! Then hop back to visit the pop-up petting zoo on Tuesday 11, Wednesday 12 and Thursday 13 April where you can enjoy some up-close animal encounters between 12 and 4pm.
On Friday 7 April join The Bay will be hosting the Great Easter Eggcase Hunt. Help them search Fleetwood’s shoreline for shark eggcases. Taking place near Rossall Point Tower from 4-5.30pm.
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