Family Holidays

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	YOC and RSPB Phoenix Holidays
The Lodge, Sandy, Bedfordshire SG19 2TN			MAP
tel: (0870) 601 0215

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds produces an annual brochure of breaks for members, friends and families around half run by themselves, the balance arranged by centres the organisation has inspected and approved. In all cases courses are booked direct with the location that the holiday takes place. A number are for unaccompanied children but around half are for families. The organisation is happy to discuss any special needs requirements and will do its best to make events accessible.

Location

Dumfries-shire, New Forest, Gibraltar, North Brittany, Norfolk, Suffolk, Shropshire, Devon, Cumbria, Pembrokeshire, Dorset, Worcestershire, Powys, North Yorkshire, Shropshire, Somerset and Surrey.

Dates

In school holidays from Easter to October half term.

Activities

In Beaulieu you can learn about a small working farm and visit the New Forest Study Centre and try pond dipping, woodland art and look out for woodland animals and birds. The Brittany Wildlife Adventure (in conjunction with Eurocamp) includes daily wildlife walks, rockpooling, environmental games, bat walks and birdwatching. The other half of the day is free time. A family adventure weekend in Norfolk may include a boat trip to Blakeney Point for bird and seal watching, and a barn owl and bat late evening walk.

Ages

Generally six-plus.

Accommodation

Varied but generally in Field Study Centres or equivalent.

Sample Price

A North Norfolk Family Adventure of a week would be £150 for under 15s and £194 for adults.