Eastlife Spring 2020

LIFESTYLE
Punting
Quayside, Cambridge, CB5 8AB
www.scudamores.com
Punting in Cambridge should be on everyone’s bucket list.
Well…maybe not the actual punting but at least to be a
passenger! The art of punting in the city dates back to the early
20th century. Scudamore’s ensure the River Cam is enjoyed by
all by offering traditional boat services to residents and visitors
of Cambridge. Treat yourself to an award-winning Cambridge
tour or explore the river yourself - choose from punts, kayaks or
Canadian canoes.
Essex
Barleylands Farm Park
Barleylands Road, Billericay CM11 2UD
www.barleylands.co.uk
Stop by Barleylands Farm Park for a day of family fun! Packed
with excitement there’s so much to do whatever the weather.
Say hello to farmyard friends, meet birds of prey, handle reptiles,
run wild in the indoor play or jump aboard the tractor and trailer
ride and join in changing daily activities. New for 2020 is the
nocturnal and exotics house. Set over two floors, it will be home
to over 30 exotic mammals, reptiles and amphibians, you won’t
find anywhere else in the South East. The park’s Discovery
Barn will offer hands-on experiences and talks alongside the
displays to illustrate native habits and habitats, survival stories
and unusual achievements such as the rat specialising in bomb
disposal.
Colchester Zoo
Maldon Road, Colchester CO3 0SL
www.colchester-zoo.com
One of my all-time favourites! Regardless of how old I am, a trip
to the zoo always gets a yes from me and Colchester Zoo is the
one that has never let me down. Here you will see many rare
and endangered species, from big cats, primates and birds to
invertebrates and fish. The 11th best zoo in the world is a good
enough reason to make your Easter activity list surely? Say hello
to all the weird and wonderful animals. You will also find a perfect
souvenir to remember your day in the gift shop.
Norfolk
Sea Life Great Yarmouth
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3AH
www.visitsealife.com › great-yarmouth
If the weather takes a turn for the worse, Great Yarmouth Sea
Life Sanctuary offer a range of indoors activities to please
families. There are over 1,000 sea creatures to cast your eyes
on, including sharks, crocs, rays and many species of fish. Many
of which are on the endangered list. Little ones are also able
to handle creatures in small rock pools - creating memorable
experiences. Check out timetables to see and hear talks and
feeds.
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