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Credit Cruch 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.


 

In theme parks across the world, the sight of mums sitting on the sidelines holding onto the groups' bags, coats and drinks whilst kids argue about who sits next to dad and who sits next to the stranger, is a common one.


 

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 ! 


 

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.


 
Paultons Park

Set in over 140 acres of beautiful landscaped parkland on the edge of the New Forest National Park, Paultons Park is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and has opened a brand new ride to mark the occasion: The Sky Swinger.  Guests will be able to take flight on The Sky Swinger, a new ride with nostalgic appeal that twirls and tilts as it lifts riders six metres above the ground on an aerial journey.  This beautiful hand-decorated ride also features special double seats so that smaller children can enjoy the ride with mum or dad.


 

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. 


 
Thomas Land Opens at Drayton Manor Park

Europe’s first Thomas Land will open at the award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, this Easter. The £4.5m (US $10 million) attraction, based on the popular Thomas & Friends™ books, is set within three acres of beautiful parkland that has been transformed into the magical Island of Sodor.


 
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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Drayton Manor

The award-winning Drayton Manor Theme Park, near Tamworth, Staffordshire, will open for its 2008 season on Saturday 15th March – and what a year it promises to be! The park’s 59th consecutive year of entertaining visitors of all ages will be the biggest yet with the grand unveiling of its newest attraction – Europe’s first Thomas Land, based on the ever-popular Thomas & Friends™ series.


 
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


 

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.


 

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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