For some traditional family fun by the seaside head to the cosmopolitan city of Brighton for Summer fun on Brighton Pier. A stroll on the iconic Brighton Pier is always free, but on 2-for-1 Thursdays during August 2010, families can grab some great deals after 5pm. Enjoy unlimited rides on the dodgems, crazy clown slide [...]
Scotland’s first ‘Florida style’ golfing playground, at Fife Leisure Centre in Dunfermline, boasts 36 holes with two pirate-themed courses – Treasure Island and Pirates’ Cove – where you can win treasure and swap for a free game. Putt beside dramatic waterfalls, dancing fountains and swaying palm trees. Go for golfing glory in the midst of [...]
Castle Nights are back for a series of four Friday evenings with free admission to Castle Cornet and a varied programme of musical entertainment. The evenings allow islanders and visitors alike to explore one of Guernsey’s most famous historical sites whilst bringing along their picnics and enjoying some first class entertainment. This latest series of [...]
Meet the penguins at Edinburgh Zoo’s famous Penguin Parade as the zoo’s star attractions go for a lunchtime wander. Edinburgh Zoo has more than 1,000 amazing animals from all over the world including lions, leopards, rhinos, wolves and the only koalas in the UK. Another great attraction is the hilltop safari ride which takes visitors [...]
Wonderful Wednesdays at Alfriston Clergy House allow children to try a different activity every Wednesday during August 2010. From sheep making and brass rubbing to a teddy bears picnic, as well as quizzes and trails, a day out at the National Trust property costs £10.25 for a family plus £1.50 per activity. Useful links: Hotels [...]
There are many ways to relief stress, but perhaps one of the best and oldest is to try to find your way through Hampton Court Maze at Hampton Court Palace. The 300 year old maze has been attracting visitors wanting to find a way to escape, or just a little fun and is still as [...]
They might not be exactly top of the leagues anymore, but Sheffield United football club will always have bragging rights over their nearby rivals Sheffield Wednesday – they own the oldest football club in the world. Bramall Lane – home of Sheffield United – is also the oldest football ground in the world and diehard [...]
Living in the Lake District, you get used to a bit of rain here and there. I must admit I’ve never really understood people who love the Lakes but complain about the weather – afterall, the lush green hills and the lakes wouldn’t be fair if we didn’t have a fair bit now and again. [...]
Devon may be famous for cream teas rather than tees, but now you can enjoy the cream of the county’s golf courses without breaking the bank. The South Devon Golf Tour packages, based at Dartmouth Golf & Country Club, start from just £139 per person for two nights’ dinner, bed and breakfast, with 18 holes [...]
According to some, climbing Yorkshire’s three highest peaks of Whernside, Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent is the pinnacle of adventure. Perhaps they’ve never contemplated taking this to a new level and gliding over the magnificence of the three peaks in a small wicker basket. Airbourne Tours of Yorkshire can now give you this chance to experience the three peaks [...]
