Squirrels Go Wild
Sunday 17th May
Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE16 6BG
Sunday 17th May
Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE16 6BG
Squirrels Go Wild (For Squirrels and their Families)
Enjoy a day out at Gibside for Squirrels and their families with Houghton-Le-Spring Scouts, we've got a day planned to get us outdoors and active, with games, challenges, a visit to the brilliant Strawberry Castle Play Park, a chance to make some new friends and of course an ice cream stop.
An Event For Families
This is a family event and squirrels must attend with a parent. Familes are welcome to attend as a whole family... please book individuals in on our booking system i.e. for a family of 3, you will need to make 3 bookings. We have places for 35 families.
What to Wear / Bring
Prepare to be outdoors all day and dress for the weather. We're doing a huge sun dance, but you never know what the British weather will throw at us, so we recommend bringing a waterproof and sun cream - ready for anything.
Families are welcome to either bring a packed lunch or there are a variety of food outlets you can visit around lunchtime. We'll be near the woodfired pizza hut and the cafe which serves takeaway sandwiches. An ice cream or hot drink will be provided mid afternoon (weather dependent).
Water bottles can be topped up at various places across the day.
Key Details
Booking: Book Now (Squirrels and Families)
Dates: Sunday 17th May 2026
Location: Gibside, Rowlands Gill, Gateshead, Tyne & Wear, NE16 6BG
Meet: Gibside, 11:00 (By the admission hut)
Finish: Gibside, 15:30
Cost: £7.50 per person
More info: email events@hls-scouts.org.uk
Leader in Charge: Stephen Harrison (events@hls-scouts.org.uk) / 07745 184 137
Book your place by completing our booking form here and transferring the payment of £7.50 per ticket to HLS Scouts (use the reference on your confirmation email on your payment). Bank details are below.
HLS District Scout Council
Sort Code: 40-52-40
Account Number: 00018186
CAF Bank
More Info for Parents
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You can find also out more general information about HLS Events by clicking the frequently asked question links above or by emailing events@hls-scouts.org.uk
If meeting at Gibside is an issue, please get in touch.
More Info for Leaders
Our leaders page has additional details for adult volunteers who will be supporting the event as a participant or supporting young people from their group to attend:-