Ettrick & Yarrow Valleys - that's the place for Children's Activities
Children can find their own entertainment in the natural surroundings of the Ettrick and Yarrow Valleys. There are farm animals in the fields, birds and wildlife to look for in the variety of landscapes, and wild flowers to spy at many times of the year.
There are numerous opportunities for safe paddling for children and a number of fantastic swim holes for older kids. There are great places for picnics and a favourite spot for families is beside the Loch of the Lowes in the Yarrow Valley.
Bowhill House and Country Estate has Nutty the Squirrel's soft play area for smaller children. There is also an exciting adventure playground where children of all ages can have fun for hours.
Budding tennis players can enjoy an excellent tennis court in the village of Ettrickbridge. A play area beside the court can also occupy the little ones.
The Salmon Viewing Centre and walk to 'the cauld' are popular with families and there is a brass rubbing trail here for children. There are many other short walks in the valleys which are suitable for children including the Tree Trail at Bowhill (pictured left).
Just to the north, in the Tweed Valley at Glentress, older children (12+) can take to the trees at Go Ape. The tree top adventure offers an exciting course of rope bridges, Tarzan swings and crossings. It features the highest 'Go Ape' zip wire which passes over the reservoirs in the valley.
Look out also for special events for children through the season, particularly at Bowhill.
10 April 2017
Saturday Ranger Club Bowhill Eastate
Bowhill House suitable for 6yrs and over £5.00 per child
Returning for a second year our Saturday Club will bring some of the fun of Holiday Club to the weekends, a chance to leave the parents behind and get out for some woodland fun! Running throughout the season sessions will include favourites like den building along with some bush craft, fire lighting and woodland games.
Every Saturday from April to September.
The club is suitable for age 6 and over. Over 8’s can be left unattended.
Price: £5 per child.
Booking recommended. To secure your place, please call 01750 22204 or email [email protected].
Nutty's Little Squirrel Bowhill Estate
Ranger Activities for the under 6s £3 per child 2pm-3pm
A chance for the under 6’s to get out in to the woodlands of Bowhill for a ranger activity!
Activities include a selection of explorer walks, storytelling, woodland crafts and wilderness games. On every Friday from April to the end of September.
Price: £3 per child.
Booking recommended. To secure your place, please call 01750 22204 or email [email protected].
Childrens Puppet Theatre Jack and The Beans Talk
suitable for 3-7yrs £5.00 per person Bowhill Little Theatre
A fresh and funny retelling of the traditional tale. Jack lives with his mum and very little to eat. He talks to anyone and everyone who will listen. Imagine his surprise when he swaps the family cow for a handful of beans and starts to hear rumbling in the sky!
This show has plenty of interaction, an enormous beanstalk, bags of gold and a smelly giant. This lovely show is suitable for ages 3 – 7 and their families.
Booking recommended – book online here through Border Events or call us on 01750 22204. For terms and conditions, please click here.
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