More than 100 families enjoyed a day at the Nottinghamshire’s newest tourist attraction, Adventures, as part of Nottinghamshire County Council’s Healthy Activities and Food (HAF) programme.

HAF supports the wellbeing of children between five and 16 by providing a variety of activities and food during school holidays for families who receive benefits-related free school meals.

Eligible families, who attended the free HAF activity day in Sutton over the recent bank holiday, had the opportunity to try a range of exciting activities, which are suitable for all ages. These included:

· The exhilarating High Trek course, where visitors are able to navigate suspended obstacles 10 metres above the ground.

· The Net Park, which is a sprawling network of interconnected nets for adventurous visitors to explore.

· A 100-metre zip wire, which is perfect to soar through the air at high speeds.

· The Drop, for daredevils aged 16+ prepared to leap from a nine-metre platform onto an inflatable airbag.

Coun Tracey Taylor, the county council’s Cabinet Member for Children and Families, said: “Activity days like this is what our HAF programme is all about, providing children and young people the opportunity to go outdoors and try something new over the school holidays.

“It’s great that so many families have been able to visit this new attraction. Our investment in Adventures forms part of the council’s commitment to improving the health and wellbeing of our local communities, especially young people.”

Lindsay Verhees, of Mansfield, said: “It’s been a lovely day out and all the staff are really nice.” Her sons, Harlan, 8 and Grayson, 5 (see photo) were particularly impressed with the frisbee golf and bouncy nets.

Lee Brook, of Kirkby, who attended with Isla, 12, said: “Adventures has absolutely amazing facilities with fabulous, friendly staff.” Isla added: “I loved the frisbee golf. I felt safe on the high ropes as the staff were very encouraging.”

Adventures is the latest addition to the popular Mill Waters site at King’s Mill Reservoir, Sutton. The centre is operated and managed by Nottinghamshire County Council’s outdoor environmental education service, Notts Outdoors.

Adventures is open daily with activity sessions starting from £12. For more information visit adventures.nottinghamshire.gov.uk