Summer Holidays
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Visit South Downs National Park
Winchester City Mill is also the official gateway to the South Downs National Park . A permanent exhibition space introduces people to the delights of walking , cycling and enjoying days out in England ’ s newest National Park . Discover more about the South Downs ’ special landscapes and wildlife , find ideas for local walks and experiences , as well as how easy it can be to explore by trains , buses or bicycle .
www . southdowns . gov . uk
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A Tudor Wedding … something old
Pedlars and Petticoats will be bringing their costumed characters to the City Mill for four performances on August 23 and August 25 , at 11.30am and 2pm . Meet them and hear about the marriage of Queen Mary I (‘ Bloody Mary ’) to Phillip II of Spain , which took place in Winchester Cathedral in 1554 . Learn about Tudor customs and habits , find out how to behave at court and , most importantly , how not to lose your head ! Normal admission charge only , but booking recommended to avoid disappointment – call 01962 870057 or email naomi . barker @ nationaltrust . org . uk
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Animal magic
Meet this little cutie . An endangered Grevy ’ s zebra has taken its first steps into its new home at Wild Explorers in Marwell Zoo . First-time mum Nafessa gave birth to the foal in June , the first animal to be born at Marwell Zoo ’ s £ 3.6 million pound exhibit Wild Explorers , which opened last summer . Ian Goodwin , collection manager for hoofstock at Marwell , said : “ Wild Explorers is our newest exhibit and highlights the conservation work we carry out in Africa , so it ’ s fantastic to have a new animal born here , especially as it ’ s such an endangered species .” This summer Marwell Wildlife launched ‘ Marwell ’ s Zany Zebras ’, a spectacular art trail which not only raised the awareness of Grevy ’ s zebra and their plight in the wild , but also funds to conserve Grevy ’ s zebras ( and other wildlife ) and support communities living in northern Kenya .
www . marwell . org . uk
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