Brokerswood Country Park

If you are looking for an active day out with the kids in Wiltshire, then a visit to Brokerswood Country Park near Westbury will certainly fit the bill. Located within 80 acres of ancient, natural British woodland, primarily ash and oak, the Park has its very own campsite, a five-acre lake, education centre, woodland trail, two adventure playgrounds and an undercover play area for younger kids as well as picnic and barbecue areas. Of particular appeal will be the range of outdoor pursuits available and activity days on offer include bushcraft skills, archery, canoeing survival weekends, willow weaving, foraging and the exciting Tarzan Tree Tops Trail. Minimum height and age restrictions apply and there are separate charges according to the activity. Pre-booking is essential and some activities are available to groups only, so check website to avoid disappointment. Another highlight of a visit that will appeal to all ages is the Woodland Train. Tickets for this can be purchased from the driver. The activity days and train run between Easter and October at weekends and in school holidays. There are so many opportunities for learning here and the education programme offered is designed with all stages of the national curriculum in mind. Outdoor learning opportunities include map reading skills or biodiversity studies. If you are planning a special birthday celebration, then why not consider one of the themed parties on offer here, such as shelter building, canoeing, archery or the Tarzan Trail. It will be certainly be a birthday to remember. Through the seasons you will get to see all sorts of wild flowers that include purpil orchids, bluebells, primroses and more. To visit the park, visitors will either need to be camping or be taking part in an activity.