VIDEO: Join the adventure at this year’s Cowes Week family day on Sunday 7th August, as upcoming film ‘Swallows and Amazons’ adds to the usual family fun.
Try out ‘back to basics’ outdoor activities featured in the film as part of the Studiocanal and Visit England partnership celebrating The Great Swallows and Amazons Summer.
The enchanting film, in cinemas from 19th August, brings to life the classic novel by Arthur Ransome, telling the tale of the Walker children’s summer holiday in the Lake District, sailing, camping and fishing. Now, families can create their own Swallows and Amazons Adventure by joining in with activities inspired by the film in Cowes.
Children can learn a range of useful ‘seamanship’ skills with the Sea Cadets and watch footage from the film before it’s out, presented by the film’s producer Nick Barton. Next, pick your side – are you a Swallow or an Amazon? – before battling in a huge tug of war, cheered on by parents.
All this alongside Swallows or Amazons face painting, giveaways and the chance to get a fun photo with the real Swallow boat featured in the film, which will be on Cowes Parade.
As well as enjoying the activities at Cowes Week – the biggest sailing event in the British Summer calendar – you can see what else to take part in by visiting a brand new Swallows and Amazons hub at www.visitengland.com/swallowsandamazons. The site is designed to help you create your own Swallows and Amazons-inspired Summer, with free advice on the best places to sail, picnic and camp, where to climb a tree, build the best sandcastle and even track wild animals with the aim of getting children enjoying the great outdoors again.
