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Days out
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Sightseeing attractions, events, nature reserves, tours - there are many days out to be had, with fun for all the family, giving you all the chance to go places you wouldn't ordinarily go. The links below go through to many ideas of ways you can enjoy days out with animals
What you'll see may well depend on the season - and what the animals are doing. And the amount of contact you can have with animals varies from one place to another & one animal to another. Common sense must prevail.
Before you visit places, check that there are no current regulations/conditions which could mean that they are closed. Also check for opening hours.
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Walking with wolves or llamas
These activities give you a great opportunity to see the countryside, get active, & enjoy being around or seeing wolves & llamas at the same time.
There are a number of llama walks in the UK now - you'll find a number of them listed here. Or may be a walk with wolves would be something that appeals? |
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Look for dolphins!
Find out about the marine mammals living around the shores of the UK! Why not help with monitoring them? The Seawatch Foundation has a list of places around the UK which are great locations for watching dolphins from the Shetlands and Orkneys right down to south west England, plus a list of recommended boat operatorsin the UK. There are also 35 regional groups in the UK to give you a chance to get involved, plus how to watch info on the site. These wildlife operators help contribute to the work Seawatch does in monitoring cetacean life aorund the UK. |
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Farms to visit
On 13 June 2010, there's an Open Farm Sunday with lots to do for everyone who wants to find out more about farming & what's involved. Listen for the countryside sounds, smell the countryside whiffs & sniffs, and get in touch with the land that feeds us. This is for all the family. Alternatively, why not enjoy a farmstay - wake up to the countryside. And don't forget the City Farms, which introduce children to animals |
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Head for the wildside!
Here's a great idea of a membership that the family can enjoy: a RSPB family membership. Explore lots of very special places, discover more about wildlife and support the RSPB all at the same time. Why not treat Your Family to an RSPB Membership? Privileges you'll enjoy include free entry to over 100 stunning RSPB nature reserves plus a free joining gift...
This membership is a win-win all round, so join today |
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There are a huge number of things you can do in the countryside to find out more about countryside wildlife & get in touch with the wildside of life. Volunteering, walking, exploring, helping with surveys, conservation weekends - they all give you a way to get active with or for animals & meet new people. |
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Well, there are a big range of these - you can treat yourself or why not ask family & friends to treat you for a birthday present? Feeding big cats, meeting lemurs or meercats, wildlife photography days, creepy crawly days, the opportunity to have a go at one man and his dog, horse experiences, owl experiences - there's plenty of choice! Available through companies such as
- Activity Superstore
- Buy A Gift
- Virgin Experience Days
- Red Letter Days
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WASH YOUR HANDS after touching animals BEFORE eating or snacking. (It could be a good idea to take some antiseptic wipes or handwash with you, just in case loo facilities don't provide soap.) Do not let children put their fingers into their mouths or suck thumbs after touching animals - it's common sense!
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Farm & Country Cottage holidays
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