Monday, August 11, 2008

 

11th August Holmbush Farm

Today I took Ekatarina to Holmbush Farm, which Ecky had good memories of from a trip there 2 years ago.
It is an ideal day out for children up to about the age of 7 or 8.
There are animals and lots of areas for playing.
There are opportunities to handle some of the smaller animals and most of them tolerated being petted.

We began the day looking at the animals.

This creature was so soft. Is it a goat? Or is it a sheep?
I guess it is a goat.
Afterwards both Ecky and I agreed that the labelling of things could be better.

Ekatarina loves horses.

We were impressed by the peacock.


And of course rabbits are so cute.
But playing is far more important to a 7 year old.




This huge piece of wood has been carved and polished and is just right for fantasy adventures.



The bales of straw are good for climbing and then jumping down again.

You can't have a farm without a tractor!


Amongst the play features was an area with huts depicting places one might see in the wild west.


This criminal had robbed the bank.
There was much creative play in this area and a lot of playing in the sand too.


This area was just exciting to climb round.
Ekatarina called this "Leaving the Attic".

And so another Ekatarina summer holiday is drawing to a close. Tomorrow Ashley and Ecky return to Bangor. I have read chapters of the Stardust Spirits book for the last time.
Tomorrow it will feel strange not to be thinking of a little girl's wants and needs the whole day through.

11th August Holmbush Farm
posted by Grandma P on Monday, August 11, 2008