Family Times. Summer Holidays 2016

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2 FAMILY TIMES Family time is precious, so we have created a programme for you to enjoy together and at your own pace. MAKE A SPLASH Children under 14 are welcome to use the indoor heated pool in the Spa every day from and OUTDOOR POOL OPEN UNTIL 7.00PM: Until 30th September - Children are welcome all day ANYONE FOR TENNIS Why not hire a court and enjoy some family time on one of our indoor or outdoor tennis courts. Please book this in advance. We also offer children s tennis lessons, please see next page. DINING FOR UNDER 8s Breakfast for the whole family is served in The Dining Room daily from At dinner time under 5s eat free from the children s buffet which is served in the Lake Suite between and 19.00, all children welcome (no adult food in sight!). Alternatively we welcome you to dine together as a family from with last orders taken at We ask that your meal is finished by 20.00, after this time The Dining Room is reserved for adults and children aged 8 and over. Tables must be booked in advance and children s meals will be charged as taken when eating in The Dining Room. Please note children are not allowed in the bar area after ME TIME FOR PARENTS AND GROWN-UPS We operate a Children s Club daily during the school holidays from and For those looking for virtual entertainment, you will also find a Wii and Playstation. Advance booking essential. BABYSITTING All babysitters have been DBS checked and completed a paediatric first aid course. Advance booking required, please ask reservations or reception for further details.

3 MAKE FRIENDS AT BUSY BEES Here at Chewton Glen, we ve thrown out the rule book and it s all about having fun. Join in our daily activities at Busy Bees Children s Club. Monday - Friday Who s who today Arts and crafts Fun and games Woodland walk Bug creations Saturday & Sunday Who s who today Arts and crafts Mini Master Chef ARTS AND CRAFTS Includes jewellery making, card making and cake baking. FUN AND GAMES Includes computer game challenges, team games, kite flying and wacky races. OUTDOOR GAMES Putting on the croquet lawn, treasure hunt, mini golf, table tennis, tennis lessons, rounders and shooting hoops on the basketball court. TIME FOR TENNIS Our in-house tennis professionals are ready to help turn your youngsters into future Wimbledon champions. Book a private tennis lesson now, pre-booking essential. For all our Children s Club events, please wear appropriate clothing. *All staff in the club are DBS checked. Please note, you will be required to sign in and out at the club, complete a disclaimer and provide a contact telephone number. All children should be toilet trained.

4 ACTIVITIES FOR ALL ARCHERY This ancient sport is well suited to those with a steady hand, good judgement and a level head. 45 minute taster lesson. 1-2 guests: inc VAT Each additional guest: inc VAT CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING Chewton Glen has its own dedicated Clay Pigeon Shooting area. Whether you re a novice or experienced - our qualified instructors will ensure that you have an activity to remember. 30 clays per person. Available Monday - Saturday 1-2 guests: inc VAT Each additional guest: inc VAT LASER CLAYS Simulated clay pigeon shooting using electronically converted guns. Each hit is recorded on an interactive scoreboard, making this a fun and highly competitive game. 45 minutes. 1-8 guests: inc VAT FALCONRY An introduction to the art, leading onto a hands on session flying the birds. The finale is not to be missed with the falconer working the bird at close quarters to the lure. 1-8 guests: inc VAT APACHE BUGGY RACING The ultimate rush. 0-60mph in under 4 seconds, power slides and 750cc of unrestricted adrenaline - all in complete safety. Not suitable for under 12s. Available Monday - Saturday 1-4 guests: inc VAT each additional guest: inc VAT DUCK HERDING Hilarious, engaging and truly unique. A lively gaggle of ducks and geese have been let loose and a well-trained border collie is awaiting instruction to guide them home! 1-8 guests: inc VAT FLY FISHING Held at the professionally run Rockbourne Trout Fishery in Fordingbridge about 40 minutes from Chewton Glen. 1/2 day and full days available with or without instruction. Prices available on request FAMILY TREASURE HUNT Enjoy a Family Treasure Hunt in the grounds of Chewton Glen. Following a trail of various waypoints, challenges and questions designed to test the skills of all ages. A Treasure Hunt Leader is on hand to help and guide throughout. 1-8 guests: inc VAT The above activities are subject to availability. We recommend that they are booked at least 24 hours in advance.

Mini Adventures Fill your spare time with a mini adventure!

you collect in a wood Go crabbing (and put them back carefully) Go beachcombing Climb a tree Spot a Robin Pick

for every letter of the alphabet Find a new word in a dictionary and use it during the day Find a Geocache (geocaching.

5 Mini Adventures Fill your spare time with a mini adventure! Spot a New Forest pony Take a night time walk to spot a bat or hear an owl Swim in the sea Make a picture from things you collect in a wood Go crabbing (and put them back carefully) Go beachcombing Climb a tree Spot a Robin Pick something from a menu that you ve never eaten before Spy a yellow mini Go star-gazing Starting with A, spot an object for every letter of the alphabet Find a new word in a dictionary and use it during the day Find a Geocache (geocaching.com) Hold a spider Build and sail a junk model raft or boat Build a house of cards Have a walk in the rain You might also like to visit... Ask at reception for more details on local attractions.

6 Poo h Sticks First mentioned in the book by A.A. Milne The House At Pooh Corner. It is a simple sport which can be played from the bridge over the Chewton Bunny stream situated by the 1st tee on the golf course; each player drops a stick on the upstream of the bridge and the one whose stick first appears on the downstream side is the winner. Bug Hotel Pop on your wellie boots and outdoor clothing and go on a bug hunt. Grab a bug crib sheet from reception and take a trip to our five star bug hotel. How many mini-beasts can you spot? Fun Fre e Things To Do At Chewton Glen5 Cycling Take advantage of Chewton Glen s complimentary mountain bikes and explore the local area. Maps, safety helmets, adult, child and baby pullalong bikes available. Beach Walk Take the path used by smugglers along Chewton Bunny to the beach at Highcliffe. At the beach head towards Mudeford and stop off to see Highcliffe Castle, home of the Selfridge family from Croquet First introduced to Britain from France during the reign of Charles II of England, it was played under the name of paill le, derived from the Latin words for ball and mallet. There are junior sets for the children and if you have never played just ask reception for instructions. New Forest, Hampshire, England BH25 6QS Telephone (01425) Fax (01425) reservations@chewtonglen.com

CORPORATE ACTIVITIES

CORPORATE ACTIVITIES Bespoke activity packages available CASTLE TREASURE HUNT Spend time exploring the beautiful grounds whilst hunting for puzzles to complete. Teams will be presented with a map and answer