A Lotherton Summer Holiday
It’s a very jolly holiday at Lotherton this summer!
With six weeks of summer fun*, including a whole host of children’s entertainment**, fairground rides, bouncy castle, sand pit, crafts, classic seaside games, and a trail around the house.
Join us for a fantastic summer day out at Lotherton during the school holidays.
Lotherton Summer Holiday entertainment programme**:
Sublime Science – Tuesdays, 12 & 2pm
As seen on Dragon’s Den, and back by popular demand, join award winning Sublime Science as their white coat specialist entertains the little ones with mesmerising experiments and natural phenomenon. Performing every Tuesday throughout the school summer holidays in our Activity Village.
Magic Shows – Wednesdays, 11am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm
Join our resident magicians Professor Dan or Ray Burrell as they entertain you as part of our summer holiday entertainment programme. Be prepared to be amazed as the magic unfolds before your very eyes. Find us in the relaxed performance space in our activity village.
Punch and Judy Shows – Thursdays 11am, 12.15pm & 1.30pm
Fun for all the family as we Join Professor Dan and the usual suspects Punch, Judy, the baby, crocodile (with sausages) as we pay homage to this most British of theatrical spectacle. Performing in the relaxed setting on the stage of our activity village. Performance duration is 30 minutes.
*Some listed activities are on selected dates only and additional charges may apply.
**Entertainment programme is included in general admission. Programme subject to short-term change and cancellation
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