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Summer Holidays
Wild About Summer

Date: 22nd July – 2nd September 2026

Join us for a summer full of adventure, play, and celebration as Beale Park turns 70! Whether it’s your first visit or a family tradition, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Enjoy a full day out with:

🐾 A wide variety of animals to discover across the park

💦 Splash Pool – perfect for cooling off on warmer days

🚂 Train Ride – a family favourite journey around the park

🏎️ Go Karts – race around the track

🌳 Zip Wire – for those little bursts of adventure

🛝 Outdoor play areas to climb, swing, and explore

Summer Activities:

Pledge Tree – Make a Promise to Nature

Summer Trail (£1) – Two different trails will run across the holidays, giving you a reason to come back again and again

Activity Stations Around the Park – Drop-in, hands-on fun for families to enjoy at their own pace

70th Birthday Celebrations:

Beale Park Through the Years

A fun and visual journey through 70 years of memories, photos, and milestones

Share your own memories and be part of the celebration

Extra Summer Fun:

Explorer Creations

Get stuck into creative, hands-on activities on selected days

Full schedule coming soon – keep an eye out for updates

With pop-up activities, extra surprises, and a celebratory atmosphere throughout the holidays, there’s always something new to enjoy.

We always aim to have everything open for your visit, but from time to time some attractions may be unavailable due to essential maintenance.