Make a splash during holidays
THIS February half term (February 12-20) families can grab their wellies, get outside and jump into nature at WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre’s puddle jumping championships.
Families should get in early to maximise the fun. Children (and the adults in the party) can perfect their splashing techniques before the main event at 2pm. Then see who can make the biggest and best splash at daily competitions.
Winners will be announced throughout the half term and lucky ‘super-splashers’ will receive fantastic prizes!
As well as splashing about in puddles there’s lots of other fun activities to join in with for that extra challenge. Each day you will also be able to make a fun mini-raft and there will be pavement chalk drawing activities and the chance to decorate seed pots in the craft room to take home and grow wildflowers.
Nick Brooks, centre manager from Martin Mere Wetland Centre, said: “We know children love jumping in puddles and there’s nothing better on a wet day than putting on your wellies and getting muddy. Our puddle jumping championships are the perfect opportunity for guaranteed family fun whatever the weather.
“As well as being great fun to jump in, puddles are also mini-wetlands that small wildlife use to feed, drink and bathe. Almost half of the world’s plants and animals depend on wetlands.”
To find out more visit wwt. org.uk/martinmere or follow #puddlejumping.
There is no additional charge to take part in the puddle jumping championships and the competition takes place at 2pm each day.