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Hamsterley Play Day

About Hamsterley Play Day

Join in the fun at the fifth annual Hamsterley Play Day. Activities and games for all children who want to escape from the boring indoors and play in the great outdoors! Activities include arts and crafts, bike riding, den building and much more. For further details contact Robert Fothergill at 2D on 01388 762220.

How to get there:

Hamsterley Play Day starts at Hamsterley Visitor Centre in Hamsterley. Hamsterley, Witton-le Wear, Wolsingham, Bishop Auckland, and Durham are the nearest towns or villages.

Signposted off the A68, North of West Auckland

OS Grid Reference: NZ092312
Postcode DL13 3NL (for satnav purposes)
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info

What's on in Hamsterley

April

  • Easter Trail
    Thursday 1 April 2010 to Sunday 18 April 2010
  • Den Building
    Saturday 10 April 2010
    Saturday 10 July 2010
    Wednesday 4 August 2010
    Tuesday 24 August 2010
  • Spring forager
    Sunday 25 April 2010

May

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Hamsterley Forest Play Day
Type of Event:
recreational, craft, active, wildlife/nature, guided and children
Date:
Thursday 5 August 2010
Booking is not necessary for this event
Time:
10.30am-3pm
Age Group:
Families welcome
Cost of Event:
£2 per person (car parking charges still apply)
Easy Access:
Meeting Place:
Hamsterley Visitor Centre
Clothing Required:
Sensible clothing and footwear
Booking Required:
Not required
Dogs Allowed:
Yes

Contact:

Neil Taylor
Ranger
01388 488312
e-mail: neil.taylor@forestry.gsi.gov.uk