As we move effortlessly into the summer holidays, those long weeks stretch ahead with limitless possibilities. In Wymondham, we are fortunate to have on our doorstep lots of different activities to fill our days. While it’s been a while since I’ve had that traditional long school holiday, I’ve cast my mind back to include ideas for people still in that period of their lives, but have also tried to include something for everyone. I’m sure you’ll have your own summer traditions, but here are some of my top activities for the summer holidays.
My first pick is one of the lovely, accessible, and free walks we have available in and around Wymondham. If you’re a true Vic’s Picks enthusiast, which I must assume you are, you’ll know that I already wrote a piece about my favourite walks around town. But specifically for summer, the Tolls Meadow walk is convenient as it has shaded areas to stay safe in the sun. But also Silfield nature reserve walk is very pleasant in the sunshine.
Continuing with the affordable theme, the playground at Kett’s Park offers fun for the younger years. I’m old enough to remember when Kett’s Park was simply a big bit of grass. It’s been nice to see how it’s transformed and improved over the years, especially in its activities. If you’re slightly older, you can utilise the wide open space for your own sporting activities, or for a reasonable price you can even try your hand at some tennis or the various keep fit activities on offer in the hall.
Story Garden adventures are offered free of charge in the form of the library reading challenge – a challenge that I embraced every summer throughout my childhood and can thoroughly recommend. You can set your own goals and choose whichever books you want to read. You used to earn stickers, but now you can unlock digital rewards in the form of special online badges. I don’t want to make any promises, but I used to get a small medal at the end, but perhaps you can find a way to celebrate yourself if this is now a thing of the past.
For theatre lovers, the Big Bad Wolf will be visiting Wymondham to offer an outdoor theatre experience at the Abbey, so do watch out. According the posters, it is a rock and roll musical suitable for the whole family. It appears to be an interesting reimagining of the fairytale classic Little Red Riding Hood. It’s an outdoor showing, so it is a perfect way to spend those light summer evenings. I think a bit of outdoor theatre during the summertime is always such a great atmosphere to be a part of.
Finally, for those wishing to travel in style, the Mid-Norfolk Railway will be hosting a teddy bear’s picnic in August. You are given a chance to complete various teddy-bear-themed activities. The line operates between Wymondham and Dereham which is great for us, and is a great way to get some fun and historical education in at the same time!
Whatever you get up to this summer time I hope you enjoy the sunshine over our historical town, and be sure to make your own memories, whatever you get up to this summer.
