Leicester and Leicestershire marking three anniversaries for King Richard III in 2024
Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre, King Richard III Visitor Centre and Richard III Society will reach milestone anniversaries Leicester and Leicestershire will be celebrating three key anniversaries relating to King Richard III this year. The King Richard III Visitor Centre will mark its 10-year anniversary in July this year. It is organising a 10th anniversary party on 27
Half-term fun with Thomas at The Watercress Line
Rusty Dusty Sir Topham Hatt & Thomas. Credit: Mattel Join Thomas at The Watercress Line from 25 May to 2 June. Don’t miss out when Thomas the Tank Engine pulls into The Watercress Line this half-term. Young fans of the famous blue engine will have plenty of fun with ‘Day Out With Thomas: The Bubble
Hever Castle Festival
The festival had a most trying year in 2023, turning 40 certainly took its toll. However, we are looking forward to welcoming you to our new venue this year. To help recoup some of the uninsurable costs incurred, we are thrilled to announce an exciting series of fundraiser events. We have an excellent line-up of
5 Autumn Sensory Activities to do with your Child
The autumn season is a great opportunity to get outdoors, but what kind of sensory activities can you do with your kids at this time of year? In this article, Rachel Clinkard from Charles Clinkard shares a few ideas. Sensory activities are types of play that encourage your child to use their senses, and autumn
North Yorkshire Moors Railway
NYMR’s Light Spectacular is set to brighten up October During October and November, the North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR)’s ever-popular Light Spectacular event is taking place. Tickets are now on sale for this captivating steam train experience that departs from Pickering Station every evening from 27th October to 5th November and 10th to 12th November
Shire Horse Magical Carriage Rides
Are you looking to start a new Christmas tradition? One that involves horses, crisp air and some magic? Then I would thoroughly recommend Richmond Park’s Operation Centaur carriage rides. Travel in a traditional carriage drawn by two rare, majestic, grey Shire horses (there are fewer than 200 grey Shires in the world*) upon a six-person
Get Your Shriek On at Drusillas’ Family-Friendly Halloween Event
Looking for some of the best family-friendly Halloween events in Sussex? Shriek Week at Drusillas Park (22nd-30th October) is the perfect place to bring the kids for a fun-filled, ooky spooky day out in Sussex! Drusillas Park, located between Brighton and Eastbourne, always conjures up oodles of eerie excitement and seasonal surprises to keep little
A Host of Horrifying Halloween Half Term Adventures in the Capital
Stretching from one end of the Thames to the other, London’s ghosts and ghouls are ready to put on a show this half term. Grab a Family River Roamer ticket and travel with Uber Boat by Thames Clippers to visit frightful and family friendly Halloween events across London. The Tower of London, Tower Pier Hulking
101 Great Days Out in South East England this Summer
Tourism South East’s new domestic #LOVESouthEastEngland campaign shines the spotlight on the 9 key tourism pillars of the region to highlight the diversity of experiences, days out and short breaks available to visitors this summer. 300 Million Acres of Natural Beauty NEW Take to two wheels to explore the new King Alfred’s Way cutting through
Burley Wagon Ride
On our recent trip to the New Forest staying at Green Hill Farm Holiday Village we visited: Burley for a great wagon ride. What a pleasant way to travel around the New Forest. They have starting to run again and have altered the wagons to be Covid friendly. Partitions in place and hand sanitisers on
Family Lunch Cruises from Bateaux London where kids eat for free
engaging and exciting two-and-a-half-hour cruise on a majestic riverboat complete with a traditional Sunday roast,
Knowsley Safari is Open
“Absolutely loved being back!” First week open and Knowsley Safari is overwhelmed by the love from its guests plus new time slots released. Government advice: Zoos, safaris and other animal attractions are now open. The outdoor areas of animal attractions like zoos and safaris are now open. If you’re planning a visit, remember to: ? book
LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels
Junior Builder Week returns to the LEGOLAND® Windsor Resort Hotels this February half term (15 – 23 February 2019) for a brick-filled week of fun. Junior Builder Week 2019 sees a celebration of creativity and building with LEGO® bricks from just £48pp, including an overnight stay and breakfast at the unique LEGOLAND Hotel or the
Gatton Park Events – August 2017
Sunday 6th August Gardens and Grounds Open Park and gardens open all afternoon, bird hide open, free guided tours and free activities for children, including the Wild Things play trail. Free Art Hunt. Explore the grounds and claim your free art. In conjunction with Art Matters. Additionally follow the ‘Capability’ Brown’s Vision for Gatton art
Make a flying visit to Wales and meet a dragon close-up
Go on your own ‘Game of Thrones’ dragon quest and meet baby dragons Dylan and Cariad Dragons feature bigger than ever in the new season of Game of Thrones and it’s no surprise that these majestic creatures have become the stars of the show. Luckily, families and fans don’t need to travel to the series’
5 beastly birthday experiences for animal lovers
If there’s an animal lover in your family or circle of friends, finding a suitable birthday gift often revolves around pet shops or similar outlets where their hobby or lifestyle can be properly catered for. Whether your son is considering a career as a vet, your sister is mad about horses or dogs, or your
Easter Treats in Essex
Colchester Zoo This Easter join Colchester Zoo for a day the whole family will enjoy! As you walk around the zoo you will see many species from around the world and can learn more about them at fantastic daily encounters, giving you the chance to see the animals being fed, watch a training session or