- September 17, 2018
- Attractions
- Oksana Sergeeva
Veliky Novgorod is one of the most beautiful cities in Russia. It is famous for its unique attractions that impress both tourists and local residents. However, the question often arises of where to go in Veliky Novgorod with children. Children's fun is much different from adults. How to make sure that your child enjoys his vacation, so that he doesn’t get bored during long lectures, but enjoys the walk? In this article we will look into everything in detail and provide you with an answer to the question of where to go in Veliky Novgorod with a child.
RC "Miracle Island"
Because of the rain, wind and heavy snow, you won't be able to just play carelessly on the playground. Where to go in Veliky Novgorod with a child if there is bad weather outside? For such cases, going on an entertaining trip is ideal - a vacation not only for the child, but for the whole family. You can also have fun on the playgrounds. There are trampolines, labyrinths, and a climbing wall. All of these are of varying levels of complexity and size. There is even a small rope town here.
If you want, animators will play with your child. They can also apply face painting to him.
The premises have specially designated rooms for banquets, where it is customary to celebrate birthdays. There are also regular cafes for simple snacks.
MEAUcafe "KoTeynya"
"MYAUcafe "KoTeinya" is perfect as entertainment for children in Veliky Novgorod." Even an ordinary meal can be turned into a real holiday if you are surrounded by fluffy cats. The cafe has a cat theme. Images of these animals are literally everywhere: on the walls, on the cushions on the sofas, and painted on the menu. Plus, they're on your lap too! Yes, a cat might jump on your lap while you're snacking. She can also walk around the room, but will always come to you if you call. The animals are very affectionate, accustomed to human attention and society. They are always patient with even the most restless child, who constantly pets them.
Be careful and check if your child is allergic to fur, because all cats are fluffy and long-haired.
Billiard club "Classic"
Where to go in Veliky Novgorod with children, so that they not only have fun, but also learn something new? To achieve such goals, you need to visit the “Classic” billiard club. There, your child will be given a couple of free lessons on how to hold a cue correctly, how hard to hit the balls, etc. Soon you will be able to play with him at a separate table and enjoy a great time. Children will not only get pleasant emotions from the game, but will also learn a wonderful game.
6D Cinema
Where to get a cheap holiday with children in Veliky Novgorod? Why not go to the movies? This used to be one of the main options for weekend getaways. Now in Veliky Novgorod there is a 6D cinema for children and the whole family. Most likely, it won’t have a great plot, but you will get a lot of impressions. You will be taken into a dark room, everyone will be seated in a special chair and given virtual reality glasses. If you turn somewhere in the story, your seat will also change position. Most often they play a video where you are driving through the mountains, rolling down a mountain, or flying in space. You will have to dodge meteorites and stones falling from cliffs. All this is accompanied by perfectly selected sound effects.
Quests in reality Quest Zone
Where to go in Veliky Novgorod with a child so that he gets maximum pleasure? We offer you quests in reality Quest Zone. They are suitable for children from nine to eighteen years old, as the company provides different gaming programs. From two to ten people can participate in the quest. You can choose the storyline yourself. Sometimes it's a huge maze that you have to find your way out of. Other times it will be a murder investigation. You will interrogate suspects, look for evidence and unravel the threads in the tangle. Horror quests are very popular. Visitors' favorites are the haunted house and the abandoned psychiatric hospital. Where to go in Veliky Novgorod with children to tickle their nerves? In Quest Zone! Professional actors transform their appearance with the help of makeup. They will scare you in every possible way. Of course, this place is suitable for visiting with older children.
Karting
Where to go with children in Veliky Novgorod? Where can you find something unusual and interesting, unlike other entertainment? We advise you to visit the Karting Center. Here children from twelve years of age can rent go-karts. There is a special school on the territory that will turn a beginner into a professional racer.
It is quite legal to drive a car without a driver's license in the center if you come for karting. By the way, mini-competitions are sometimes held here in which children take part.
History of origin
The first settlers - the Ilmen Slovenes - appeared on the hill between the lake and the river in the 8th century and built a fortress, which in modern times is called Rurik's settlement. The history of the city is connected with Prince Rurik, whom the Novgorodians called to reign in order to stop civil strife, as reported in The Tale of Bygone Years. Rurik’s power extended far; he distributed surrounding lands to their husbands, while he himself ruled in Novgorod.
"Holiday's Outback"
Where to go in Veliky Novgorod with children to celebrate a birthday or other memorable day? We advise you to negotiate with its employees to organize a holiday for you at the highest level.
The team game “Rope Course” is very popular. Participants must perform various exercises. The team that does it the fastest and most accurately will win. Such games raise team spirit, develop a sense of responsibility, and also develop trust in others, because most of the exercise is built on the fact that children learn to help each other deal with difficulties.
In second place, visitors singled out the fun “Street racing throughout the city.” During the game, not only in some uninhabited nooks and crannies, but also on the main streets of the city, objects and clues are hidden that the participants must find. To solve the puzzle, you will need to know Veliky Novgorod well, as well as have a broad outlook, because the tasks will not be easy.
Interactive activities do not stop even in winter. With the help of a trained guide, a group of children hike across an icy lake to the other side.
You can also order various animators who will act out scenes from fairy tales and cartoons: pirates, Disney princesses, Father Frost and Snow Maiden, Alice in Wonderland, Winx fairies, cowboys can come to you to celebrate the occasion with your children.
Veliky Novgorod on the map of Russia
The city of Veliky Novgorod is one of the oldest cities in Russia. Located in the north-west of the country, on the banks of the Volkhov River, next to Lake Ilmen.
The distance from Veliky Novgorod to Moscow is 576 km, to St. Petersburg – 200 km, to Pskov – 213 km, to Tver – 395 km.
Schoolchildren learn about where Veliky Novgorod is located first in history lessons, and only then in geography. This is the place where the statehood of Ancient Rus' was born, the place where a medieval republic existed, stretching from the White Sea to the Urals.
Scientists read the history of the Novgorod region from chronicles and birch bark documents, and travelers from ancient buildings and temples included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Creative workshop “A Matter of Taste”
While in the city, you get the feeling that Veliky Novgorod was created for children! Where can you go to help your child learn something new? There are many educational and entertaining establishments here! We bring to your attention the creative workshop “A Matter of Taste”. In this place you can not only admire the works of talented craftsmen, but also create something of your own. Master classes are constantly held in the workshop. Their topics are always new and interesting. For example, you can ask your child to learn how to knit mittens, scarves and hats, paint suitcases, make clay toys, accessories, and paint vases. Your child can also try his hand at creating felt boots, toys and souvenirs from sheep wool.
School of Traditional Culture "Paraskeva"
The main task of the Paraskeva school is to awaken interest in folk art and teach children the basic techniques of artistic craft. Classes in embroidery, weaving, patchwork, woodworking are organized here; They teach how to make clay toys and rag dolls. Classes are conducted on the history of folk costume of the Russian North and other regions of Russia.
At the Paraskeva school there is a subject “Fundamentals of Folk Culture”, in which images of folk culture are revealed through the prism of oral folklore and ancient rituals. School students also get acquainted with the history of Orthodoxy in Rus'.
More detailed information is on the school website: paraskeva-shkola.ru
Where is it: st. Nikolskaya, 21/29
Children's game studio "Vykrutasy"
Here you will find entertainment for every taste. Why is this studio so popular among residents of Veliky Novgorod? Firstly, animators work here every day and change their costumes every day. For example, if yesterday you had fun with Mickey Mouse, then tomorrow a daring and brave pirate may be waiting for you. They will sing songs, dance and dance in circles, ask riddles and organize competitions.
Secondly, the studio is famous for its variety of entertainment. There is a special children's room where kids can play in a dry pool filled with plastic balls, draw in coloring books, and play board games. There is also a section with slot machines and cars with a steering wheel connected to the display. Let your child feel like a real racer.
The main feature of this place is the cooking lessons. Children will be taught how to cook their favorite desserts. There is no need to bring any products, everything has already been purchased.
Standard of living and finances
The average salary is higher than in the regional centers of the Central Federal District. It is about 30 thousand rubles. This level has been exceeded in modern industrial enterprises:
- JSC Acron - production of mineral fertilizers
- CJSC "Novgorod Metallurgical Plant" - processing of scrap metal, production of copper wire
- LLC "Dirol-Cadbury" - production of chewing gum
- Distillery
It is noteworthy that almost all large enterprises in the city have vacant jobs.
The revenue side of the budget for 2014 is 4.6 billion rubles, but the expenditure side is 300 million more. During the year, the expenditure portion of the treasury exceeds the 10 percent allowed by the budget code, and we have to resort to large loans, increasing the public debt.
Museum
There are a lot of attractions in Veliky Novgorod. It is unlikely that you will be able to visit them all in one day with children. We advise you to take the time to visit the Museum of Folk Wooden Architecture. You and the children will be taken through the huts, which will clearly show the rituals that the peasants performed: weddings, baby christenings, various winter and spring traditional holidays.
They will show you a blacksmith shop, a stable, a pen with pigs, and a chicken coop. They will tell you how they used to herd sheep and cows, how they made clothes and blankets from wool.
If you wish, you will also be given a tour of all the local churches, and you will enter the consecrated chapel.
Center for Musical Antiquities of V. I. Povetkin
The restorer and great connoisseur of antiquities founded a cultural center and organized a museum space, later named in his honor. Here is an exhibition directly related to music: ancient Russian instruments are presented. Their sound can be heard both as part of solo parts and in harmony. The musicians perform folk songs and motifs that were reproduced by the inhabitants of Novgorod and neighboring lands in the period preceding the formation of the Romanov dynasty. The sound of the flute and the playing of the harp here acquires the most organic auditory perception and becomes a colorful addition to the retrospective journey.
Ostrich farm "Ilmen"
Tired of typical zoos? Then we invite you to visit the Ilmen ostrich farm.
There they will show you goats, pheasants, ostriches. They are in spacious pens in which you can run around to your heart's content. You will see these birds in all their glory. By the way, there is a cafe on the farm’s territory that treats visitors to an ostrich egg omelet. It tastes different from chicken, so we advise you not to miss the opportunity to try an exotic dish.
There are also animators on site who can organize a tug of war competition, mass wreath weaving on the grass and games of tag.
At the other end of the farm is a playground that has been converted into a children's shootout. It is carried out not with paint balls, but with lasers. Agree, in hot weather no one wants to wear thick protective clothing; in it it is impossible to move normally, run quickly, or dodge deftly. This is not required to fire lasers.
Main events and holidays of Novgorod
In the summer there is always a holiday in the center of Novgorod / photo by A. Patrikeev
Historical festivals dedicated to the ancient Russian past have become significant for Novgorod.
- “Cathedral of Military Squads” - an April gathering of brave men. Dedicated to Alexander Nevsky and his victory in the Battle of the Ice. You can take the side of Nevsky or the Teutonic knights and fight “wall to wall”, shoot with a bow, learn the history of swords and shields.
- "Sadko" is a music festival of folk art and national cultures. Guests come from Bulgaria, Poland, Estonia. The traditional time of the event is June. A crafts fair with games is taking place on the territory of Yaroslav's courtyard.
- “Ringing Veche” is a bell battle between bell ringers from all over Russia. The Novgorod Kremlin and the Vitoslavlitsy Museum of Wooden Architecture become the venues for performing bells. Guests are allowed to ring the bells.
Modeling studio "Lepota"
There are many places in Veliky Novgorod where your child will be taught how to work with his hands. Modeling develops fine motor skills and calms. Your child will be taught how to create their own dishes from clay: deep cups, plates, teapots, vases. Then there will be a master class on how to correctly paint the resulting things.
Here you can also make badges and toys for the Christmas tree. Don't worry, even the little ones can do it. All the newcomers happily leave the studio with their homemade dishes in their hands.
Karaoke bar London Club
Many children love to sing. However, this cannot always be done in your own apartment, and parents get tired of their little geniuses. There is an exit. Just take your child to the London Club Karaoke Bar. This is a rather stylish bar, made in the best traditions of good old England. It has both sections for children and adults. Children will be placed in a separate room where they will enjoy singing into a microphone. You will have the chance to sit quietly in a cafe and listen to quiet English music coming from the radio.
Folklore theater "Kudesy"
Most often, children become bored at performances based on plays from classical fiction. Sooner or later they get tired of fairy tales. Then Russian folklore comes to the rescue.
Children will be delighted with loud and catchy ditties, funny Russian songs, and fast dances. It's always nice to see this. The atmosphere of simplicity and unpretentiousness will captivate the viewer.
In the theater, children can not only see non-standard performances, but also get acquainted with the life of our ancestors, find out how they rested, how they spent time in large and friendly companies.
The theater also hosts interactive events during free time from performances. Not only young actors take part in them, but also their teachers. Children are taught to sew Russian folk clothes, make beautiful patterns on towels and blankets, and paint vases and plates. They are also taught simple dance moves. Girls love to try on long sundresses and kokoshniks and dance with a scarf.
The theater also hosts lectures on the life and traditions of the Russian people.
Children's Museum Center
The museum's halls regularly host exhibitions of Novgorod artists, as well as thematic exhibitions and exhibitions of children's works. Every week the center organizes excursions for children to the exhibitions, and on weekends there are master classes on various crafts.
The museum also organizes folklore programs dedicated to the holidays of the folk calendar, where children get acquainted with folk art and traditions in a fun way.
It is better to find out the schedule and cost of events in advance.
Admission: children under 16 years old - free, students - 50 rubles, adults - 100 rubles.
Where is: Novgorod Kremlin, Judicial Town, 3
Let's sum it up
In this article, we tried to give the most detailed answer to the most frequently asked question, what to see with children in Veliky Novgorod. In addition, we have presented recreation options for mobile and active children, as well as for those who love a calm and leisurely pastime. We talked about interesting places for children of different ages. We hope that this information will be useful, and your child will get a lot of pleasure and good mood from his holiday. We wish you good luck and unforgettable emotions!
Water park in Borovichi
Visit the cozy Olympus water park, which is located in the city of Borovichi, Novgorod region. The water park has a recreation area, two slides “Kamikaze” and “Toboggan”, and a 25-meter swimming pool. For younger visitors there is a children's area with a shallow pool and slides.
You can view the train schedule here:
Useful links:
- Individual excursions around Veliky Novgorod and the region,
- Booking accommodation in Novgorod,
- Train tickets to Veliky Novgorod
