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Things to do in the UK & Ireland

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Gardening Scotland


This is a 3 day event and the biggest and best garden show in Scotland which brings the best from near and far. You see show gardens, pallet gardens made by school children, crafts, stalls selling all sorts of items for gardens and gardeners, activities for children such as bee keeping, story telling, play areas, planting vegetables to grow at home, cookery demonstrations, masses to see and do and it will fill a whole day in


 

Chessington World of Adventures

Explore Chessington – it’s a whole world of adventures! Soar on the Vampire rollercoaster through the depths of Transylvania, take a fiery spin round Dragon’s Fury or discover the mystery of Tomb Blaster in Forbidden Kingdom. Take a walk on the wild side with tigers, lions and gorillas in the Trail of the Kings and come face to face with sharks and curious stingrays in the newly opened SEA LIFE Centre… all in one place!


 

Legoland

Explore even more at LEGOLAND® Windsor in 2009, with another new land, Kingdom of the Pharaohs.   Journey deep into 1920s Egypt and unearth the brand new rides Laser Raiders and Scarab-bouncers.


 

Thorpe Park

In 2009, THORPE PARK unleashes extreme terror, SAW – The Ride.  Face Your Fears on the most terrifying ride in the world with a ‘beyond vertical’ drop of 100º from a terrifying height of 100ft.


 

Credit Crunch Revives Great British Seaside Holidays

More families than ever are expected to enjoy a traditional bucket-and-spade seaside holiday in the UK this summer, with the ‘credit crunch’ hitting family spending hard and parents admitting that they are feeling the pinch. As the nation’s schools break up for the summer holidays, Britain’s beach resorts could be set to enjoy record visitors over the coming months.


 

Preston Museums Group

If you’re looking for a brilliant family day out in Preston, meet the Hands On Gang who want to introduce you to round 5 great museums across the city ! 


 

Delamont Country Park

Are you dreading the long summer holidays and racking your brains for something to do with the children to stop their cry of 'I'm bored!' - then look no further - Delamont Country Park is the ideal venue to exhaust even the liveliest of children and at only £4.00 per car or £25.00 per season ticket its great value.
 

Richardson's Boating Holidays


Richardson's Boating Holidays (formerly known as New Horizons Boating Holidays) provide a great selection of boats to suit all budgets and party sizes. Whether you are a veteran of the waterways, or if this will be your first holiday afloat, you will find all you need to know on our website. We operate around 300 boats on the Norfolk Broads, a boat for all seasons and tastes. 

 
Clifton Suspension Bridge

Junction Digital has teamed up with the Clifton Suspension Bridge Trust and The Avon Gorge & Downs Wildlife Project to bring you a new way to view the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge and the environment surrounding it.


 
Posh Boats - Norfolk Broads

Ever fancied boating round the Norfolk Broads with your family, well this company gives you that chance.  Click on the link above to go to their website and find out all about them and what they offer.
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Affordable Holidays

Around 25% of the population can't afford a holiday at all according to research by the English Tourism Council. Yet Britain's doctors believe holidays provide essential psychological and physical benefits.
Affordable holidays


 

Days Out in the Avon Area

Avon is so lucky in this area with a wealth of really good places to visit. The best thing of all is that many of them are either free or very low cost to enter. Take a look at one of the best forms of day trips: the picnic. Children love the basic simplicity of eating outside.


 

Devon - Things to do all year

Children bored, need something interesting to do - look here and see if any of it interests them, activities for all ages and skills.  See if you can find something to suit.


 
 
Irish Holidays at Home

If you can’t bear the thought of facing the airport queues or a long journey on a ferry, there are plenty of great options right here at home in Ireland. Just a car, bus or train journey away and you can pack up the car with the kids favourite toys without worrying about luggage allowance.


 
 
 
 
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