An estimated 150,000 people have enjoyed activities such as wall-climbing, zip-lining and archery at the 15-year old centre, which employs 20 seasonal jobs.

Mark your diaries. From festivals to rainy day actitivies, Ciara McDonnell has rounded up 20 ways to keep the kids amused this summer

Marie Toft enjoys an adventurous blast from the past in the historic surroundings of the Royal County.