Staff at Garwnant Visitor Centre want families to help celebrate the first anniversary of the re-opening of the forest complex by joining them for a weekend of fun.
Forestry Commission Wales wants to mark the new centre’s first birthday in style with a host of events designed to create a real party atmosphere.
The centre, just five miles outside Merthyr Tydfil, was closed for nearly three years while an extensive refurbishment set a new benchmark for outdoor recreation and enjoyment.
Among the activities on offer during the family fun weekend, which takes place between 11am and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday (9 and 10 July), will be guided walks, a climbing wall, face painting, arts and crafts, have-a-go archery and much more.
Sam Detheridge, Visitor Centre Manager, said, “This is the first birthday of the new-look centre and we’re hoping everybody will help us to celebrate this special occasion.
“We’re really proud of the wide-ranging and exciting opportunities we can offer to people to enjoy this wonderful location, just minutes away from all the hustle and bustle of modern life.”
Facilities include a new information centre, an education hall / conference facility, a restaurant, upgraded walking trails (including an all-ability walking trail), mountain bike trails, a bike park, an animal puzzle trail and an adventure play area.
The fun weekend heralds the start of what promises to be a busy schedule of events to keep youngsters busy throughout the school summer holidays.
Children aged between five and 10 years old will be able to join in the fun of running the centre by becoming Junior Rangers every Tuesday and Thursday between 19 July and 1 September for just £4 a day.
Children need to be accompanied by an adult and booking is essential by phoning 0300 068 0300 or email [email protected]
Many other activities are planned and the on-site restaurant/coffee shop will offer a range of hot and cold food, beverages and ice cream provided by Just Perfect Catering.
Sam added,”The family fun weekend will get our summer programme off with a bang and there will be something for everyone to make Garwnant Visitor Centre an essential destination throughout the summer.”
All activities (except Junior Rangers) are free, but there will be a car parking charge of £2 per car for the day. Visit www.forestry.gov.uk/garwnant for more details or call 0300 068 0300 and ask for Garwnant Visitor Centre.
