FAMILY FUN
Climbing walls
Perhaps one of the most popular adventure activities of all, of course we must begin with the climbing wall. The Perse School’s sports centre has a fully equipped 10.5m climbing wall and bouldering facility, offering instructor- led classes for newbies aged four and above, plus pay-to-climb sessions for experienced climbers aged 14+. Meanwhile, at Clip ’n Climb Cambridge, kids can tackle the Speed Climbing challenge, clamber on the Jungle Gym, reach new heights on the Skyscraper and perform an array of daring feats. Birthday parties, as well as autism- friendly, SEND and toddler sessions are also hosted here. sportscentre.perse. co.uk, clipnclimbcambridge.co.uk
High ropes
Explore the tree canopy and get a bird’s-eye view of the world at Go Ape in Thetford Forest, Suffolk. One for the whole family, it offers a choice of adrenaline-fuelled forest adventures, each one challenging intrepid tree explorers with high ropes courses to follow, obstacles to overcome and zip lines to whizz along. From 26 August to 27 October, National Trust’s Wimpole Hall is holding Big Tree Climbing sessions (booking essential), where visitors can ascend one of the estate’s largest trees using ropes and harnesses. Admire the stunning views, hang out in the canopy or even venture out along the branches if you’re feeling brave! goape.co.uk, nationaltrust.org.uk
Water parks Here’s something really entertaining for the summer: obstacle courses on the water! At Cambridge Aqua Park in Stretham, just north of Cambridge, and Southlake Waterpark in Southoe near St Neots, kids and adults alike can tackle the formidable, but fun-packed inflatables. Climb the increasingly slippery surfaces, zoom down the slides, bounce on giant cushions and leap from great heights as you navigate your way around the obstacle courses. Buoyancy aids are provided and wetsuits are available for hire. cambridgeaquapark.com, southlakewaterpark.co.uk
Funfair rides
Perfect for a day trip to Norfolk, kids will have a whale of a time riding on the fairground carousels at the Thursford Collection, home to the world’s largest collection of steam engines and organs. The attraction has also recently begun construction of a new 30,000 sq ft play park, featuring huge climbing structures, swings, slides, a water play fountain and open spaces to suit all abilities, each one themed around the vintage fairgrounds of yesteryear. It’s hoped that the play park will be completed towards the end of summer this year. thursford.com
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