This month a host of activities for all the family are on offer at the 3rd Annual Fort Victoria Foray on Thursday August 9th.

Among things to do at the Isle of Wight Council event are bird nest-box building, rock pooling as well as an exhilarating tree climbing experience where using harnesses and ropes, visitors will be able to scale some of the tallest trees in the country park.

There will also be a display of life-size marine creatures including whales and dolphins while –weather and operational requirements permitting — Solent Coastguard and the RNLI will stage a rescue display.

In addition there will be leaf print making, fossil-hunting and geocaching — a treasure hunting game with a technological twist.
Entry is free and other attractions at Fort Victoria — which is near Yarmouth – can be entered at a reduced cost.

“The event is aimed at getting families and children of all ages out exploring some of the Island’s fantastic countryside and coastal areas — and have a great time while doing it,” said Cllr Tim Hunter-Henderson, Isle of Wight Council cabinet member for Environment and Transport.

Car parking on the site will be limited, but an overflow field car park will be available, which is a ten minute walk away along the coastal footpath back towards Yarmouth.

 
The event runs from 10.30am – 4.30pm
 
For more information contact the Isle of Wight Council’s Parks and Countryside section on (01983) 823893