I love living in Dorset as we are blessed with beautiful scenery, great beaches and lots of fun things to do.
As it is half term this week, many attractions are holding special events and Corfe Castle is no exception. If you have an annual National Trust Membership it is free to park and enter. I highly recommend that you have one of these, especially if you are visiting Dorset as there is so much to see and do – you will get your money back within a two or three visits!
Corfe Castle are staging a Teddy Zipwire this half term and I am am not sure who was looking forward to it most – me or the kids!!
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| And they are off……. |
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| Climbing hills |
Despite being a beautiful sunny day, the wind was whipping up and it was actually very nippy, but the walk up to the top certainly gave us good exercise!
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| The zipwire runs from the right of the picture! |
At the entrance to the castle, the bears were kitted out in their abseiling gear. Isaac brought Mort the Monkey and Eliza, Alex the Lion which they got from London Zoo yesterday and as they were too light to go down on there own, the National Trusts Captain Ted. E. Bear and his colleague offered to take them down in a tandem jump.
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| Buttercup the Adventure cow passes out in shock! |
We proceeded up to the top and who better to help carry the teddy’s than big brother!
It was quite a walk to the top – especially for Eliza, but she didn’t give up and managed it all by herself.
Now the teddy’s had made their leap it was time to explore the castle and find the answers to the Teddy trail – another challenge set by the National Trust and pose for some pictures – of course!
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| We’re the Kings / Queen of the Castle |
Poor Eliza almost got blown away!
And the only way I could get myself in a picture was with my shadow!
We made our way back down the hill, collected our Teddy’s who had been ably looked after by the National Trust team and handed in our challenge sheets. The kids earned medals and the bears each got a certificate for bravery!!
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| Isaac with his medal |
I wish I had brought some rotten fruit and vegetables with me (only kidding!) for this:
We then headed across to the dressing up tent at the bottom for some more fun!
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| The Knights of the Castle were defending the honour of young Princess Boo! |
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| Princess Boo was unimpressed |
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| Is there anyone in there? |
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| Eliza preferred being a Knight |
There was just time for a spot of medieval Snakes & Ladders with another family, although the kids were more happy rolling the giant die.
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| Rolling the Die |
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| Medieval Snakes & Ladders |
The Teddy Zipline is running until 23rd February, but there are lots events running throughout the year, keep you’re eye on the National Trust Website for more information!
Im sorry but having watch the video I have to say ….your an idiot….lol….brilliant, dramatic music and commentary.
Looks like a great day was had. We have national trust memberships as we have plenty of places round here where we can use them.
I wish I could say the first was my doing, but sadly not!! I love National Trust Days out!
Oh this looks lovely, what a sweet idea – thanks for sharing. Love a castle adds to visit list
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I love the Teddy zip wire! I would love a zip wire over our lake but the insurers not surprisingly would never let us. A Teddy zip wire could be the perfect alternative! I love the way the National Trust bring things to life with the dressing up tent and the zip wire, it makes the visit so much more fun for kids. Great videos!