February Half-Term Events

This event has taken place, but look below for what happened!

Groundwork West Midlands ran a range of exciting Urban Explorer's outdoor play events in Coventry during February half term.

They were hunting for treasure and building dens and teepees as well as lots of other fun games and activities.

It all took place on:

  • Tuesday 14 Feb, 2-4pm.........Edgewick Park, Foleshill Rd
  • Wednesday 15 Feb, 2-4pm.....Red House Park, Stoney Stanton Rd
  • Thursday 16th Feb, 2-4pm...........Barras Heath, Mercer Ave
  • Friday 17 Feb 10am-12pm........Spon End estate - near the old children's play area

Who: The event was open to all children, but all children under 8 were accompanied by a responsible adult.

Cost: The event was FREE of charge; funding for all Urban Explorers project comes from Access to Nature, a scheme run by Natural England and funded by the Big Lottery Fund.

These events are all free of charge and aimed at children 0-11 years old and their families. Activities go ahead no matter what the weather is like, and sometimes they can be a bit messy so participants should come dressed in old clothes that they don't mind getting a little muddy.

More information: Michelle Brodie, Tel: 02476 58 2258, e-mail: michelle.brodie@groundwork.org.uk

Take a look at our leaflet here!

Groundwork West Midlands have been awarded over £161,000 to run the Urban Explores project by Natural England as part of their Access to Nature programme which is funded by £25m from the Big Lottery Fund’s Changing Spaces programme. The project is also being supported by Coventry City Council and local Sure Start Children's Centres.