Viva Lewes Issue #143 August 2018

SHOES ON NOW: BRANCHING OUT
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This weekend my 12-year-old and I headed off
to Branching Out Adventures at Bentley. Nestled
within a woodland setting, Branching Out is an
outdoor adventure site featuring tree top walks,
zip wires and a huge swing that catapults you to
a nose-bleeding height above the ground. Being
a tree-top adventure novice, and not so fond of
heights, my son opted for the low ropes situated
3-4 metres above the ground. After a thorough
safety demonstration carried out by a very friendly
instructor, we were ready to begin. He confidently
made his way around the course whilst I looked on
from below, relieved that I didn’t have to join him.
His low-ropes adventure was topped off by a nifty
descent, courtesy of a zip wire.
With hindsight, the low ropes didn’t offer him
enough of a challenge, but rest assured we will be
back to tackle the high ropes, the climbing wall,
and the rather terrifying looking giant swing before
the end of the
school holidays.
If you want an
hour or so out in
nature, cheering
your child on
as they balance
above your head,
or fancy having
a go yourself,
ensconced in natural surroundings, we would recommend
Branching Out. And if you want to make
a day of it, afterwards you could always pop along
to Bentley Wildfowl and Motor museum which is
only a stone’s throw away.
Jacky Adams
Please note height and age restrictions apply and it’s
best to book ahead. More details can be found at:
branchingoutadventures.co.uk
With over 100 interactive exhibits
set among the domes of a former
world famous observatory, we have
something to offer for all ages.
Open daily during the school
summer holidays. Please visit the
website for full details of all our
summer events and activities
including daily science shows and
telescope tours, plus a fun and
inspiring range of children’s workshops *
for everyone
*
BOOKING ESSENTIAL FOR ALL WORKSHOPS
01323 832731 www.the-observatory.org
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