The On Our Doorstep May Half-Term Guide
Explore what’s happening at Cliffe House

Canoeing
Join our activity instructors in this off-site activity for Cliffe House.
Explore the local waterways, learning basic paddle sport skills to gain ‘Paddle UK’ start certificate. All equipment provided and under the watchful eye of our Paddle UK qualified coaches.
Date: Tuesday 26 May 2026
Times: 10.00am – 12.00pm & 1.00pm – 3.00pm
Duration: 120 min session
Cost: £30.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Age: 8yrs+ (adults welcome)
Family Nature Trail
Get outdoors and enjoy our fun family nature trail around the grounds of Cliffe House. The trail is family and buggy friendly, something the whole family can enjoy. When you have collected all the clues return to the main house to collect your prize (1 prize per paid trail sheet)
Dates: Tuesday 26 – Friday 29 May 2026
When booking your ticket, Select your respective day, the time frame reads 10.00, but you are able to attend anytime between 10.00am – 4.00pm on that day.
Age: Open to all ages
Parental supervision required for the duration of the activity.
Pond dipping
Enjoy exploring the ponds in the grounds of Cliffe House, looking out for minibeasts, bugs, and all kinds of pond life, all while learning about the environment. Open to all 3+ yrs, instructor led session, all equipment provided.
Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026
Times: 10.00am – 11.00am | 11.15am – 12.15pm | 12.30pm – 1.30pm | 1.45pm – 2.45pm | 3.00pm – 4.00pm
Duration: 60 min session
Cost: £5.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Age: 3yrs+
Parental supervision required for the duration of the activity.
Bushcraft
Enjoy the great outdoors cooking and using woodland tools over an open fire, all washed down with a warming hot chocolate.
Please advise us of any special dietary requirements. Instructor led session, all equipment provided.
No need to worry about the damp conditions – this session is based under cover within our woodland.
Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
Times: 10.00am – 11.30am | 12.00pm – 1.30pm | 2.00pm – 3.30pm
Duration: 90 min session
Cost: £10.00 per person + booking fee (you only need to purchase a ticket if participating in the activity)
Age: 6yrs+
Parental supervision required for the duration of the activity.
Climbing Wall
Test your skill and strength on our climbing wall. Qualified instructor led session. All equipment provided.
Date: Friday 29 May 2026
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
No advance booking required. You can arrive at anytime between the stated hours (last access at 3.30pm).
Cost: £5.00 (for 4 climbs)
Age: 6yrs+