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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
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Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
Calling all mini animal lovers! to the Van Hage Gardens in Great Amwell. A fantastic place for families and their young ones between 5-10, where you have the chance to meet chickens, , chinchillas, dwarf rabbits, chipmunks and many more. Hop on the miniature railway togo on a fantastic ride through landscape gardens, ponds and don't miss the Ventura Wildlife Park where you will discover over 45 species of animals from around the world, including reindeers, kangaroos and zebras!
If the thought of visiting a retail centre the size of an amazon depot with the added excitement of live animals, a miniature railway, zoo, toy store and a cafe makes you weak at the knees, then the Van Hage Gardens in Great Amwell could be just what the Doctor ordered!
Upon arrival, you are greeted by a large traditional fairground carousel which got yelps of excitement from my boys, who then decided the horses were scary and a swift refund was arranged by the sympathetic cashier!
Head through the extensive selection of plants and flowers out back to reach the animal gardens - an attraction set up for kids with lots on show including meerkats, tortoises, giant rabbits and pigs. There are informative signs about each breed and it takes a good half hour or more to get around the whole area. Same goes for the miniature railway, situated just by the terracotta pots, which the little ones love!
There is a new zoo onsite too with zebras etc but we didn't visit that as the (free!) animal gardens did the job perfectly well. Lunch at the cafe was hectic (if you want relaxed and serene go elsewhere during school holidays!) but had good kids options, nice coffee and helpful staff. Overall a great experience!
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At Kidadl we pride ourselves on offering families original ideas to make the most of time spent together at home or out and about, wherever you are in the world. We strive to recommend the very best things that are suggested by our community and are things we would do ourselves - our aim is to be the trusted friend to parents.
We try our very best, but cannot guarantee perfection. We will always aim to give you accurate information at the date of publication - however, information does change, so it’s important you do your own research, double-check and make the decision that is right for your family.
Kidadl provides inspiration to entertain and educate your children. We recognise that not all activities and ideas are appropriate and suitable for all children and families or in all circumstances. Our recommended activities are based on age but these are a guide. We recommend that these ideas are used as inspiration, that ideas are undertaken with appropriate adult supervision, and that each adult uses their own discretion and knowledge of their children to consider the safety and suitability.
Kidadl cannot accept liability for the execution of these ideas, and parental supervision is advised at all times, as safety is paramount. Anyone using the information provided by Kidadl does so at their own risk and we can not accept liability if things go wrong.
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