Hey, pssst, kids! Did you know there’s loads to get up to here? If you love getting dirty on a mud slide, discovering new things, going on an adventure in a jungle garden or climbing and scrambling, then you’ve come to the right place! It’s great fun to do with your parents or grandparents. Or with your friends.
Are you planning a day out in the Noordoostpolder with children? Then let them play outdoors to their heart’s content – we’ve got plenty of space for that. At Netl, they can climb, scramble and slide down the mud track to their heart’s content. Would they rather race each other on go-karts? Or are they brave enough to tackle a wobbly obstacle course? Then the Buitengewoon de Voorst playground is the ideal day out for them. If your children are animal lovers, a trip to Emmelerbos Children’s Farm or Z!N Care and Children’s Farm is a must. And if the weather’s really too nasty to play outside? Then take them on an adventure through the indoor jungle at Pantropica.
In the middle of the Voorsterbos near Kraggenburg is Playground Buitengewoon De Voorst. A cosy play park with fun for the whole family. Facilities include a bouncy castle, cableway, sandpit and go-kart track. All this playground equipment can be accessed free of charge. There is also a miniature golf course, where you can play for a small fee. For an ice cream, coffee or a snack, step inside at Restaurant Buitengewon De Voorst, where you can also enjoy lunch and dinner.
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Adventurous children can also have a brilliant time at Netl in Kraggenburg. Wander through the largest bamboo jungle in the Netherlands, build huts, play hide-and-seek, balance on tree trunks, climb monkey ropes, race down the cable car and get muddy on the mud slide; there’s a whole world to discover. The beach is a brilliant place to play and let off steam. And when you’ve had enough, you can cool off in the lovely swimming water.
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Emmellerbos Children’s Farm is situated in the heart of the woods and, as well as all sorts of lovely animals, also has a fun playground. Children can stroke rabbits and guinea pigs and see other animals such as goats, sheep, donkeys, pigs, birds and chickens. Or they can take a look around the butterfly garden and see the bees. They can also go for a ride on the bicycles and pedal tractors available there. For the real daredevils, there’s a cable car and a slide, but the bouncy castle is always popular too. Once a month, a children’s activity is held at Emmelerbos Children’s Farm, which always has a nature theme.
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There is also a lovely petting farm in Luttelgeest: Z!N Care and Petting Farm. Just like the one in Emmeloord, the animals here are (partly) looked after by clients of a care home. At Villa Kakelbont, you can walk amongst the chickens; the pigs are in the barn and there are alpacas behind a fence. What makes this petting farm unique is the adventurous climbing and scrambling trail behind the animal enclosures. Children can let off steam there to their heart’s content. A bit too adventurous for them? Then there’s also a lovely playground next to the Z!N & ZOET restaurant, from where you can keep an eye on the children whilst enjoying a nice drink.
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Bikepark Bant is part of MTB-Camping Fiederels. This mountain bike park is designed for fun; it’s very varied, adventurous and challenging for all levels. Anyone can come and go mountain biking here for free. Don’t have your own mountain bike? At Bikepark Bant, they have plenty of children’s bikes available for hire, along with the helmets that are compulsory to wear. And if you’re coming by car, you can park for free in the campsite car park,
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Wandering among thousands of butterflies, feeding the birds and fish yourself and exploring on secret jungle trails: visit Pantropica and experience a crazy day out for the whole family. A visit to this 25,000-square-metre indoor park feels like a short holiday for the whole family. Like being far away in an exotic world where it is always nice and warm and you are surrounded by beautiful nature.
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On hot days, you’re guaranteed to make your children happy with a day at the beach and a swim. For this, head to the Wellerwaard leisure area just outside Emmeloord or to Schokkerstrand on the coast near
Schokkerhaven. Both have a free car park and a restaurant with a terrace, so you’ll have everything you need. Although there’s an admission charge in summer, the Vuurtorenstrand in Netl is another lovely beach with various facilities. You can also hire canoes and stand-up paddleboards there. As you can see, the Noordoostpolder offers plenty of options for a summer’s day at the beach too.
In the Noordoostpolder , you are bound to get children excited about going into nature. For instance, they can romp in the Waterloopbos, while a walk through the Kadoelerbos with its many bridges and decks is also fun for them. In autumn, the Voorsterbos turns into one big mushroom paradise - who can spot the most or the prettiest? For the little ones, there is a gnome trail in the Kuinderbos, with fun assignments to perform and become a real gnome expert.
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