THERE aren't many big family attractions that cost less during the school holidays than in term time. But one that does have cheaper tickets is the ride-free, tech-free attraction Bewilderwood . The forest fantasy parks, which feature wooden play structures, mazes and make-believe under a lush canopy of leaves, have cut summer ticket prices to £15 per person if you book more than four weeks in advance.
That means you can currently book a day out for a family of four in August for £60, instead of the £90 it costs on July weekends before term ends. There's also a midweek adult and toddler ticket that costs just £10.50 before the school holidays kick in, while expectant mums who are more than 20 weeks pregnant can get free entry with their MAT B1 letter.
I took my boys aged five, nine and 11 along to Bewilderwood Cheshire to check out what's on offer and see if it's just as good as the original Norfolk site, which has been running since 2007. My main memories of visiting the park half an hour from Norwich many moons ago was boarding a boat and crossing a lake on arrival, which certainly made an impact. While the Cheshire woodland doesn't boast the same boating experience, there's still plenty here for little ones to get stuck into.
There's slides and ziplines and climbing frames scattered throughout the woodland, so even if there's multiple school trips visiting or it's bustling with families during the holidays , there's lots of space to spread out. It's perfect for a hot s.
