Wowzers – you went all out to support your local family favourites in the Red Kite Days Awards 2023, with literally thousands of people voting. It was extremely close in many of the categories so a huge congratulations to all the finalists and a big thank you to everyone who supported by nominating and voting.
After checking out the winners, do scroll on down and check out the finalists too . The voting was so close and there are some great places to try for a family day out, clubs & classes, family friendly restaurants and community groups.
You might like to check out the Visit Santa guide too if you’re festive planning.
Red Kite Days Buckinghamshire Award Winners
Best Museum – Roald Dahl Museum & Story Centre
Since the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre opened the doors in 2005, they have used the example of Roald Dahl’s creative craft to show that what he did. The museum helps visitors unlock the stories we all have inside through the extensive collection and location in Great Missenden, the the village Roald Dahl found inspiration in the everyday.
Best Animal Attraction – Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park
Get hands on with the Hogshaw Farm & Wildlife Park rare breed farm animals, come face-to-face with wildlife, explore the nature trails and go wild in the adventure play areas whatever the weather!
Best Indoor Play – Playtrain High Wycombe
Playtrain High Wycombe is an activity centre for under 8’s. With a soft play frame, role play village high street, under 3’s soft area, sensory room, tot’s frame and under 4’s mini frame
Best Outdoor Play – Wendover Woods
Explore the beautiful Chilterns landscape at Wendover Woods with stunning views across the Chiltern Hills. There’s something for everyone with a wide range of ways to spend your day.
Best for Eating Out – The Glebe Cafe
A playground with no mud, a terrace that over looks the playground and The Glebe Cafe with great coffee and all locally homemade product…what more could you ask for?
Best Theatre – Aylesbury Waterside Theatre
Aylesbury Waterside Theatre can be found in the heart of Aylesbury. The theatre boasts a dynamic programme of electrifying West End productions, unparalleled comedy and the best children’s shows. Don’t miss their pantomime – it’s always amazing.
Ante/Postnatal – The Village Midwife
The Village Midwife Buckinghamshire offer relaxed, friendly and supportive antenatal and postnatal courses with a difference – written and taught by a practising midwife
Best Baby & Toddler Group – Quarrenden Quackers
Quarrendon Quackers are a really friendly group running during term time with lots of activities for babies & toddlers.
Best Kid’s Activity Class – The Little Gym Handy Cross
The Little Gym offers a diverse line up of classes and holiday camps for every stage of your child’s development from 4 months to 12 years and they’re a lot of fun too.
Best Parties – Forest Tribe Friends
Forest Tribe Friends run Forest School partiess et in the local wood at The Dell, Chalfont St Giles Playing Fields. Parties include crafts and activities based on a selected theme, but also den building, rope swings, rope climbs, slacklines, hammocks plus toasted marshmallows on the fire.
Community Support – Kindness in Bucks
Kindness in Bucks make “Bundles of Kindness” for parents in need across Buckinghamshire donated to midwives. They also run a number of community events.
Red Kite Days Awards Finalists
Museums
Animal Attractions
Indoor Play
Outdoor Fun
Eating Out
- Esquires (Berryfields Aylesbury)
- Fego (Beaconsfield)
- The Dog House (Aylesbury)
- The Dove Cafe (Beaconsfield)
Theatres
Ante/Postnatal
Baby & Toddler Groups
Kid’s Activity Class
Parties
Community Support
- Lane End Youth & Community Centre
- Marlow Opportunity Playgroup
- Wycombe Food Hub
- Wrights Meadow Centre