Just the day out you've preyed for (Knockhatch Adventure Park)

Member Name: DBan

Product:	Knockhatch Adventure Park
Date:	05/09/01 (637 review reads)
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Advantages: Great varied day out

Disadvantages: website out of date

My first experience of Knockhatch was when the owner visited our local carnival to display his birds of prey. This was my reason for going. The kids had various other reasons.

The visit started with a picnic, though there was food available at reasonable prices at the park. The older children played on a huge slide under supervision while we finished feeding our toddler.

A quick look at the animals and birds and it started to rain. Off went hubby with the older kids to reptile handling, while I took our youngest to the not so scarey soft play area, equiped with ball pool, slide and a variety of soft objects to be climbed on. There is a climbing gym for older children and Mum and Dad can get a tea or coffee and still stay in sight of the kids. There is also a small gift shop in this area.

A quick go on the swing boats, then off to the gocarts fo the big kids, while we discover outdoor play, wendy houses, a good selection of slides, seesaw and sit and ride toys, and a sand pit.

Soon it was time for what I came for, a birds of prey flying display. There was audience participation and I was one of the first ladies to lie on my back on the field while an eagle flew low over us. An amazing experience.

Then the rowing boats, unfortunately cut short by the weather. Those with non-swimmers will be glad to know that life jackets are provided for all under 12s.

It was by now almost dinner time, so another trip to soft play then home.

Next year we'll be buying a family season ticket.

There is a website http://www.knockhatch.com/ but it needs updating, also no one seems to have time for the guestbook queries.

For price updates and questions I suggest you e-mail knockhatch@aol.com. The price quoted is for a family of 4 for 1 visit.

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