Family fun day Spring Live returns to Bishop Burton College
SPRING IS IN THE AIR: Lambs will be on show at Spring Live
By Rick Lyon
The Spring Live family fun day is returning to Bishop Burton College this month.
After welcoming over 4,000 visitors at last year’s event, the college is opening its gates once again on Sunday, March 26.
Activities will include a hobby horse obstacle course, slime making, mini tractor driving, test tube plants, mini and full-size obstacle courses, the chance to ride mechanical horses Horatio and Bertie, murder mystery, and arts and crafts. Visitors will also be able to try their hand at archery, brick laying, and flower arranging.
Students and staff will be showcasing their talents and expertise with sessions on how to care for British wildlife, tours of the college’s on-site commercial kennels, and demonstrations of the state-of-the-art robotics and precision farming technologies in the purpose-built Institute of Technology. Visitors will also be able to watch high energy carriage driving and showjumping in the Equine Arena.
FUN DAY: Visitors to Spring Live will be able to try brick laying
The stars of the show; however, will be the four-legged new arrivals at the college. Visitors will have the chance to meet the college’s cows and sheep with their calves and lambs, and some may be lucky enough to witness live lambing in the lambing shed.
James Richardson, Farm Director at Bishop Burton College, said: “Witnessing live births is incredibly special, and we’re excited to be able to share this with the local community. Whilst there will be no cuddling of the lambs, you’ll still be able to get a great view of the cute new arrivals with their mums.”
Spring Live will open at 10.30am and close at 3pm. To keep the event as affordable as possible in the current climate, the college has retained the same ticket prices as last year.
All activities are included in the entry price. Tickets cost £7 for adults, £5 for children and a family ticket for four is available for £20 via Eventbrite. Visitors can also enjoy Sunday Lunch from £13.95. Parking will be £5 in cash or by card. There is no pre-booked parking this year.
‘WELCOME BACK’: Mechanical horse rides will be available at Bishop Burton College’s Spring Live event
College Chief Executive and Principal, Bill Meredith, said “We were blown away by the success of Spring Live last year.
“It was wonderful to be able to welcome so many people from the local community onto the campus to celebrate all that is special about springtime in the countryside.
“We’re looking forward to showcasing the cutting-edge facilities we have here for our students, which show both the hands-on, practical opportunities, and the incredible level of technology available to those who come here to study.
“I’m confident that this year will be even better, with some amazing experiences for people to enjoy. We can’t wait to welcome you back.”
For more information, or to book your tickets, visit https://www.bishopburton.ac.uk/whats-on/spring-live