English campsite named best farm attraction in the UK reveals new kid's playground and glamping
AN English campsite named the best farm attraction in the UK has opened a new play area and glamping site in time for the summer.
William's Den in North Cave, East Yorkshire, has opened a new toddler zone which has natural, inclusive play tailored to small children and a new glamping site.
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The new area at the National Farm Attractions Network winner for Small Farm Attraction of the Year, includes a 'Little Slide and Hut', which is a cosy timber hut with a gentle slide.
There is also a 'Bouncing Flower', which is a springy ans cheerful flower that helps toddlers develop balance and coordination.
The 'Toddler's Table' provides a great space for crafts, snack time or group play and the 'Mud Kitchen and Plant Box' encourages multi-sensory, messy play, as children can mix, pour and explore with their hands.
For something a little more active, there is also a 'Totter Trail' and 'Totter Beam' - which is a series of balance beams, crawl spaces and hand ropes.
Children can gently ride on the 'Swinging Horses' or climb up 'Hobbit Hill', too.
The new play area has sound cushions and triangles to provoke tactile exploration.
Each feature of the area has been carefully selected to support toddlers' physical, emotional and social growth.
Whilst there, families can opt to stay in one of the attraction's new bell tents.
There are six bell tents in total and they will be launched during the May half term.
For a two night stay, each tent costs £355 for a maximum of four people.
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Each tent has been decorated with a stylish interior and been made to be family friendly.
William's Den also has an 'Indoor Den', where children can climb, build, and play.
When it comes to the outdoors, there are zip lines and woodland explorations, as well.
Admission costs from £7.95 per adult and £11.95 per child using the play facilities.
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