Summer Holiday Ideas
Well, we have certainly been feeling the heat at Lorimer this week! Hopefully you have all been able to keep cool.
The end of term and summer holidays are upon us. Some of you may be jetting off around the world and others staying closer to home. Whatever your plans are, six weeks of summer is a long time to entertain kids!
Here are some ideas for activities at home, in your local area and beyond.
MANCHESTER SUMMER HOLIDAY IDEAS
Roller Skating!
Good Life Skates is suitable for all ages and abilities. There are lots of choices of sessions available. Visit Good Life Skates for more information and booking.
Follow the Wizards Trail!
Manchester Wizard’s Spellbook Treasure Trail is suitable for ages 4+. A magical journey awaits you; no need to book just download your trail map and off you go!!
Learn Through Fun!
Manchester Museum of Science and Industry. With free entry and a special exhibit about Amazonia for the summer, it’s great for a rainy day.
For Free!
Wythenshawe Games | Sports & Activities for all ages in Wythenshawe.
LANCASHIRE SUMMER HOLIDAY IDEAS
Skating Fun!
Planet Ice in Blackburn has year round ice skating facilities for all the family. Have a boogie at one of their disco themed sessions!
Get Creative!
Fired 4 U is a pottery studio where you can choose from over 150 clay designs to make and keep. Let your imagination run wild!
Outdoors Adventures!
Head down to Brockholes Nature Reserve for a truly fun-filled day. Grab a picnic and explore the trails, visit the center and watch for wildlife around the lakes.
A Horsey Day Out!
Penny Farm – World Horse Welfare meet the horses and look around the farm – café available for refreshments and light bites.
MERSEYSIDE SUMMER HOLIDAY IDEAS
Step Into the Past!
Williamson Tunnels Heritage Centre takes you underground to explore this unseen part of 19th Century Liverpool – see if you can spot the moles!
Feeling Brave?
Jungle Parc is the place for high-up adventure! Suitable from ages 4+, bring out your inner monkey!
Down on the Farm!
Rice Lane City Farm is 24 acres of pure fun and discovery, with petting areas, nature trails and loads of space for a picnic.
CHESHIRE SUMMER HOLIDAY IDEAS
A Trip to the Zoo!
There are lots of fun activities happening at Chester Zoo this summer. With 35,000 animals and 128 acres of zoological gardens, there’s plenty to do.
A Day with the Deer!
Tatton Park has 1000 acres of parkland, walks, wildlife and a super fun playground to enjoy.
An Outdoor Adventure!
Crocky Trail is filled with fun things to do; including the scary wobbly bridges, swinging chain bridge and fallen log! You can even have a picnic in one of their tree houses!
DON’T FORGET!!!!!
Foster Carers should have a Max Card for discounts or free entry at the following places:
- Max cards – Eureka! The National Children’s Museum – free entry for 1 adult and 1 child with a Max Card
- What’s on – Eureka! The National Children’s Museum – the museum is in Halifax, about an hour’s drive from Manchester, but well worth a visit
- Adventure Now Manchester – MaxCardMaxCard (mymaxcard.co.uk) – Eccles
- Treetop Trek Manchester – MaxCardMaxCard (mymaxcard.co.uk) – Heaton Park, Manchester
- The Zone – MaxCardMaxCard (mymaxcard.co.uk) – Huddersfield
- Clip ‘n Climb Stoke – MaxCardMaxCard (mymaxcard.co.uk) – Stoke
- Discounts for fostered and disabled children – MaxCardMaxCard (mymaxcard.co.uk) – searchable website for discount offers for Max Card holders
As well as all this, Foster Carers can get a FREE discount card at https://discountsforcarers.com/
Foster Carers are entitled to a Blue Light Card (costing £4.99) for two years of discounts across a huge range of shops, experiences and days out; Lorimer will provide our carers with proof of occupation for this.
Finally, here is a list of places where children can eat for free or with a big discount this summer:
Lorimer Fostering include a Days Out allowance for you to spend time with the children in your care.
Speak to your Supervising Social Worker if you’re not sure how to book this in, or if you need any help getting your Max Card or Blue Light Cards.
If you’re days out include overnight stays, you’ll also need permission from the young person’s Social Worker
Lorimer Fostering wishes all our Foster Carers, Young People and Staff a wonderful summer! Send us your pictures of what you have been up to – we would love to see!!
Get In Touch
You can call, text or WhatsApp Rachael on 07938 575 738; or send an email to: foster@lorimerfostering.com. If you would prefer us to call you, please submit your details using the form below; and we’ll get back to you soon!
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