four a4 sheets of paper printed with photos and information about badgers, animal poo and other wildlife facts laid on a table

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May half term Walking Trails at High Woods County Park

 

Spring into action with your little ones for a week of nature themed walking trails at High Woods Country Park, this May half term.

 

There are two nature-themed walking trails to complete, suitable for ages 4-8 and 7-11ys. Follow the trail and solve the clues in the different locations along the route and show your completed sheet back at the Visitor Centre to collect your sweet treat!

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Saturday 29 to Monday 31 May 11am-3pm:

Signs of Animal Tracks and Trails (7-11 yrs)

Animal Themed Wordsearch (4-8 yrs)

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Friday 4 to Sunday 6 June, 11am-3pm:

Horrible Natural History Trail (7-11 yrs)

Linked Natural History Wordsearch (4-8 yrs)

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Grab your trail sheet from High Woods Country Park visitor centre, for just £1 (per sheet). There is no need to book, you can just turn up! Suitable for ages 4 to 11 years old and their families. Please bring your own pen or pencil to complete your trail sheet.

 

High Woods Country Park visitor centre is open every day between 10.30am-4.30pm. Th walking trail activities will be available between 11am-3pm. Please check visitor centre and car park opening times before you visit at www.colchester.gov.uk/country-park/  

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