School summer holidays are approaching, whether you are staying in the UK or going abroad, you still need to know how to entertain the kids but fear not, below you will find some useful information about what there is and where to keep them happy and sleep well and the end of the day!
Blackpool Pleasure Beach
There's something for everyone here, with over 100 different rides plus amazing shows. The Pepsi Max Big One is here, which is Europe's tallest rollercoaster standing at 235ft and has over one mile of twists and turns taking you to speeds of 87mph. Although I have been I was too scared to go on this one. My husband loved it!
Madam Tussauds
Here you can rub shoulders with your favourite stars, sports heros and much more. If you are planning a trip into London, this is definately one place to go.
Chessington World of Adventures
We went there late last year and it rained all day long! But even the weather didn't stop us having a good day out. My daughter loved it. There is plenty to dall for all ages and they were finishing off the Sea Life section which is now open (unfortnately we couldnt see it but is on our list next time!).
London Zoo
Ok it's been a few years since I last went (about 10 actually!) but London Zoo remains one of the best animal education places you can visit. There is much more to do than just look at the animals. Some you can interact with, there are exhibitions & conservation projects.
The Tower of London
The Tower of London is almost a thousand years old and is quite honestly one of the most impressive castles in the country. It used to be a prison, fortress and Royal home. I remember going on a school trip and I enjoyed it - ok there are no huge roller coasters but if you child likes castles and has an interest in history they will love it here.
Tutankhamun Exhibition
This is another one for history lovers. Tag it onto a day in London, well worth a look.
Thorpe Park
Although there is plenty to do for really little ones, this is a theme park really for the older child and adults! There are some amazing rides here, my favourite being the log flume - hang onto your hat! This is a great day out, you probably wont have time to do it all, there is so much there!
Cadbury World
What can I say - this is my heaven! Chocoholics everywhere will enjoy coming here. It's fun, educational and you get tp try chocolates!!
Alton Towers
With it's own castle, hotel and water park this is somewhere you may want to go for a weekend rather than just one day so that you can see as much of it as you can. It has some of the best 'take your breath away' rides - scariest for me is Oblivion, although I did go on it again & again!
The London Dungeon
The most horrible parts of our history is brought back to life here - I would not recommend small children come here, some of it scared me, however for the older children it is great... just keep an eye over your shoulder!
Lego Land Windsor
Great for little ones, up to the age of 12 I think. They will love this place, full of colour and every childs favourite Lego! Lots of things for them to get up to here with interactive rides and shows.
Lots to keep you busy for the 6 week break!
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There are 16 pages of tickets to choose from for both the UK & holiday destination theme parks with a wide range of prices to suit every budget.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Family Days Out - Fun For the Kids and Adults Too!
There's nothing more important than spending some quality family time together, whether it be around the dinner table discussing each others day, a family day out at a particular location or even going on holiday together. Nonetheless, it is not uncommon to fall into a routine as a family of sitting around during available free time together and not doing anything fun or productive, with the only family time spent together being that once-a-year summer holiday.
But there is no need to wait once a year to spend such time together as a family. With a wide range of activities available there is so much fun to be had by all family members. It doesn't matter how young or old the family members are either; with a little imagination, motivation and exploration, those all important family days out can be spent regularly.
When parents consider family days out, they expect large amounts of money to be spent in order to have a great time. However, little money need be spent and you also don't have to travel very far to have an enjoyable family day out. It is easy to forget that there are a wide range of museums and galleries to visit that have free entry, and more to the point provide an educational experience for all. Many museums and galleries are normally on your doorstep too, so it is only a matter of having a look around your local area to see what is available.
Parents can understandably run very busy lives for many reasons but the summer holidays prove an important time to have those family days out when the children are off school. The kids have more time available and are perhaps less stressed (but evidently the parents are more stressed!) and provide a good opportunity to spend time together. Depending on your personal preference, collective interests, time available and also how much money you are willing to spend (which may come down to the size of your family), there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities available, and it can be fun to mix up the activities too.
Popular indoor activities include laser quest, ice skating, bowling, going to the cinema, and if you are more of a great outdoors family then you are not short of options either. Popular outdoor activities include having a picnic, going on nature trails, walking and cycle rides, festivals (there are more new family orientated festivals starting up every year now that cater for the whole family), and not least forgetting the amusement parks (it's not all about candy floss!) to name but a few.
Either way there are many opportunities for family days out with a little bit of something for everyone. The only difficult decision is perhaps selecting which activity suits your family's interests.
Isla Campbell writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Isla_Campbell
But there is no need to wait once a year to spend such time together as a family. With a wide range of activities available there is so much fun to be had by all family members. It doesn't matter how young or old the family members are either; with a little imagination, motivation and exploration, those all important family days out can be spent regularly.
When parents consider family days out, they expect large amounts of money to be spent in order to have a great time. However, little money need be spent and you also don't have to travel very far to have an enjoyable family day out. It is easy to forget that there are a wide range of museums and galleries to visit that have free entry, and more to the point provide an educational experience for all. Many museums and galleries are normally on your doorstep too, so it is only a matter of having a look around your local area to see what is available.
Parents can understandably run very busy lives for many reasons but the summer holidays prove an important time to have those family days out when the children are off school. The kids have more time available and are perhaps less stressed (but evidently the parents are more stressed!) and provide a good opportunity to spend time together. Depending on your personal preference, collective interests, time available and also how much money you are willing to spend (which may come down to the size of your family), there are plenty of indoor and outdoor activities available, and it can be fun to mix up the activities too.
Popular indoor activities include laser quest, ice skating, bowling, going to the cinema, and if you are more of a great outdoors family then you are not short of options either. Popular outdoor activities include having a picnic, going on nature trails, walking and cycle rides, festivals (there are more new family orientated festivals starting up every year now that cater for the whole family), and not least forgetting the amusement parks (it's not all about candy floss!) to name but a few.
Either way there are many opportunities for family days out with a little bit of something for everyone. The only difficult decision is perhaps selecting which activity suits your family's interests.
Isla Campbell writes on a number of topics on behalf of a digital marketing agency and a variety of clients. As such, this article is to be considered a professional piece with business interests in mind.
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Isla_Campbell
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