Half term quiz time at historic park in West Swindon (From Swindon Advertiser)

Half term quiz time at Lydiard Park in Swindon

11:40am Friday 8th February 2013 in News

PARENTS looking for activities to entertain their children during half-term can head to craft sessions and a quiz trail at Lydiard Park.

Kite-making workshops will be held on Tuesday, suitable for children aged seven and over. The workshop costs £5 per child and the hour-long sessions take place at 10am, noon and 2pm. Places need to be booked in advance by calling Lydiard Park on 01793 770401 or emailing lydiardpark@swindon.gov.uk On Thursday there is a Lovely Lanterns session, where those taking part can make a painted glass tea light holder.

The session costs £3 per child and no booking is required.

The State Rooms of Lydiard House is hosting a new children’s quiz trail. Children can follow clues in paintings and photographs to find out more about animalsowned by the St John family.

Lydiard House is open Tuesday to Sunday between 11am and 4pm. The quiz trail is available from Saturday to February 17.