A striking series of illuminations will highlight some of Britain's most remote and beautiful coastal areas as part of the London 2012 Festival.
In eight locations ranging from County Antrim in Northern Island to Sussex, the project, known as Peace Camp, will see a total of 2,000 tents lit up from today (July 19) until Sunday.
Described as a "coastal installation celebrating love, poetry and landscape", the installation will allow visitors to wander among hundreds of tents, listening to a “soundscape” made up of poems spoken in different dialects.
It features the work of artists ranging from John Donne to Carol Ann Duffy, as well as the voices of actors and poets such as Andrew Motion, Eileen Atkins and Bill Paterson.
Alongside the poetry readings there will also be music, spoken fragments and the sounds of the natural environment, all of which will be listened to via personal headsets.
The installations will be free to visit, with the tents being illuminated from nightfall at 9.30pm to 5.30am.
The full list of sites where the display will be taking place include: Cemaes Bay, Anglesey, Wales; White Park Bay on the North Antrim coast; Mussenden Temple and Downhill Beach, Borough of Coleraine, Northern Ireland; Cliff Beach at Valtos on the Isle of Lewis in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland; Fort Fiddes, Cullykhan Bay, Aberdeenshire, Scotland; Dunstanburgh Castle, Northumberland; Cuckmere Haven, Sussex; and Godvery, Cornwall.
More information is available at peacecamp2012.com
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Thursday, 19 July 2012
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Things to do with the kids in the summer holidays
Summer family days out don't need to cost a fortune. Here's our guide to some great cheap and free options around the UK.
It’s summer holiday time again. But more and more of us are cutting back on days out due to the cost, according to new research by charity Family Action.
If you want to entertain the kids this summer, you don’t have to spend a fortune. There are loads of cheap and free activities going on across the UK – here are just some of them.
Free swimming
To coincide with the Olympics, British Gas is offering free swims between now and the end of August, even if you’re not a customer. You can get a free swim (or other activity, such as aqua aerobics) for an adult and up to two children, depending on the venue.
To find out more and get your free swims, go to the British Gas Swimming website.
If you live in Wales, children 16 and under can go to your local swimming pool for free during the school holidays - there's more details at the Sport Wales website. Some local councils in England and Scotland also offer free swimming – check your local council's website to see if it's one of them.
Free football skills
If your kids love football and are aged between five and 11, why not get them along to a free FA Tesco Skills coaching session? There are free tasters available at schools around the UK.
For more info and to book, head to the official website.
Free sports
Asda runs the Asda Active programme over the summer holidays, encouraging families to try out free sports together.
You can find out when it’s visiting your area at the Asda Active website.
Get into the Olympic spirit for free
If you want to watch the Games outside, there will be a number of Live Sites popping up all over the UK in the run-up to 27th July. As well as showing the sporting action on a big screen, there will be a programme of live entertainment.
Find out more about the Live Sites around the UK at the London 2012 Live Sites pages.
If you live in London or nearby, there’s a huge programme of free events planned for the Live Sites in Hyde Park, Potters Fields, Victoria Park, Waltham Forest and Woolwich. There will be live concerts from the likes of McFly, Alexandra Burke, Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Jones and The Temper Trap.
You can find out more about what’s going on at the London 2012 website.
Go to a free museum or art gallery
Loads of our museums are free to enter, from London’s Science and Natural History collections to the newly-opened Museum of Liverpool and the Riverside Museum in Glasgow. The Visit Britain website has a good list.
If you want something a bit more artistic, how about the Yorkshire Sculpture Park or the weird ‘n’ wonderful delights of Tate Modern in London?
Again, Visit Britain has a good list on its website.
But don’t forget the museums and art galleries on your doorstep – many have free events throughout the holidays.
Free festivals and events
Every weekend during the summer is crammed with free festivals and events of one kind or another (with lots for grown-ups to do too)
The Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival have plenty of free performances and activities during August. And the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta from the 9th to 12th August is one of the biggest free festivals in the country.
Get out and play
Playday is a national day celebrating children playing outdoors. There will be free events throughout the nation, most of which will take place on the day itself, which this year is 1st August.
You can see what’s happening near you at the Playday website.
Explore a new place
The National Trust runs a series of family events on its properties and land throughout the summer months, many of which are free or very cheap to take part in.
For a list, go to the Trust’s website
Go to the cinema for less
If it's raining going to the movies is a good option, but can be very expensive. However, there are a range of cheaper options.
Vue Cinemas have children's films showing on Saturdays and Sundays and every day in the school holidays for just £1.50 per child (one adult per child goes free, 3D films are £2.75). Odeon Kids shows films on Saturdays and Saturdays and many also run them in the school holidays from £2.50 (one adult per child goes free again). Meanwhile, Cineworld runs Movies For Juniors at many of its cinemas on Saturday and Sunday mornings (it hasn't extended this to school holidays), where adults and children pay £1 apiece.
And if you're an Orange phone customer, you can take advantage of the two-for-one Orange Wednesdays promotion at most cinemas.
Cheap train travel
If you travel a lot by train with children aged between five and 16, you might find a Family & Friends Railcard a good option. It costs £28 a year and gives you a third off adult travel and 60% off kids' tickets. Even better, it's valid for up to four adults and four children. Note that you can only use it on off-peak trains.
Find out more at the Family & Friends Railcard website.
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It’s summer holiday time again. But more and more of us are cutting back on days out due to the cost, according to new research by charity Family Action.
If you want to entertain the kids this summer, you don’t have to spend a fortune. There are loads of cheap and free activities going on across the UK – here are just some of them.
Free swimming
To coincide with the Olympics, British Gas is offering free swims between now and the end of August, even if you’re not a customer. You can get a free swim (or other activity, such as aqua aerobics) for an adult and up to two children, depending on the venue.
To find out more and get your free swims, go to the British Gas Swimming website.
If you live in Wales, children 16 and under can go to your local swimming pool for free during the school holidays - there's more details at the Sport Wales website. Some local councils in England and Scotland also offer free swimming – check your local council's website to see if it's one of them.
Free football skills
If your kids love football and are aged between five and 11, why not get them along to a free FA Tesco Skills coaching session? There are free tasters available at schools around the UK.
For more info and to book, head to the official website.
Free sports
Asda runs the Asda Active programme over the summer holidays, encouraging families to try out free sports together.
You can find out when it’s visiting your area at the Asda Active website.
Get into the Olympic spirit for free
If you want to watch the Games outside, there will be a number of Live Sites popping up all over the UK in the run-up to 27th July. As well as showing the sporting action on a big screen, there will be a programme of live entertainment.
Find out more about the Live Sites around the UK at the London 2012 Live Sites pages.
If you live in London or nearby, there’s a huge programme of free events planned for the Live Sites in Hyde Park, Potters Fields, Victoria Park, Waltham Forest and Woolwich. There will be live concerts from the likes of McFly, Alexandra Burke, Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Jones and The Temper Trap.
You can find out more about what’s going on at the London 2012 website.
Go to a free museum or art gallery
Loads of our museums are free to enter, from London’s Science and Natural History collections to the newly-opened Museum of Liverpool and the Riverside Museum in Glasgow. The Visit Britain website has a good list.
If you want something a bit more artistic, how about the Yorkshire Sculpture Park or the weird ‘n’ wonderful delights of Tate Modern in London?
Again, Visit Britain has a good list on its website.
But don’t forget the museums and art galleries on your doorstep – many have free events throughout the holidays.
Free festivals and events
Every weekend during the summer is crammed with free festivals and events of one kind or another (with lots for grown-ups to do too)
The Edinburgh Festival and Fringe Festival have plenty of free performances and activities during August. And the Bristol International Balloon Fiesta from the 9th to 12th August is one of the biggest free festivals in the country.
Get out and play
Playday is a national day celebrating children playing outdoors. There will be free events throughout the nation, most of which will take place on the day itself, which this year is 1st August.
You can see what’s happening near you at the Playday website.
Explore a new place
The National Trust runs a series of family events on its properties and land throughout the summer months, many of which are free or very cheap to take part in.
For a list, go to the Trust’s website
Go to the cinema for less
If it's raining going to the movies is a good option, but can be very expensive. However, there are a range of cheaper options.
Vue Cinemas have children's films showing on Saturdays and Sundays and every day in the school holidays for just £1.50 per child (one adult per child goes free, 3D films are £2.75). Odeon Kids shows films on Saturdays and Saturdays and many also run them in the school holidays from £2.50 (one adult per child goes free again). Meanwhile, Cineworld runs Movies For Juniors at many of its cinemas on Saturday and Sunday mornings (it hasn't extended this to school holidays), where adults and children pay £1 apiece.
And if you're an Orange phone customer, you can take advantage of the two-for-one Orange Wednesdays promotion at most cinemas.
Cheap train travel
If you travel a lot by train with children aged between five and 16, you might find a Family & Friends Railcard a good option. It costs £28 a year and gives you a third off adult travel and 60% off kids' tickets. Even better, it's valid for up to four adults and four children. Note that you can only use it on off-peak trains.
Find out more at the Family & Friends Railcard website.
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Wednesday, 6 June 2012
FAB Family Days Out
Stuck for something to do with with the family during the school half term?
After a visit to the the Alnwick Castle & Garden we would highly recommend you add this to your list of places to visit.
The Alnwick Garden's charitable activities are managed by The Alnwick Garden Trust - enabling The Garden to become not just a lovely place to visit, but also the inspiration for authentic change.
How many secrets can one garden hold? A visit to The Alnwick Garden is full of surprises - whether it's a specialised tour with one of their gardeners, or a den-building workshop for schools.
And the best bit about this was the FAB offer to all visitors "Pay for a Day, Visit Free For a year" great value when you look at all the exciting events they have coming up over the next few months.
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After a visit to the the Alnwick Castle & Garden we would highly recommend you add this to your list of places to visit.
The Alnwick Garden's charitable activities are managed by The Alnwick Garden Trust - enabling The Garden to become not just a lovely place to visit, but also the inspiration for authentic change.
How many secrets can one garden hold? A visit to The Alnwick Garden is full of surprises - whether it's a specialised tour with one of their gardeners, or a den-building workshop for schools.
And the best bit about this was the FAB offer to all visitors "Pay for a Day, Visit Free For a year" great value when you look at all the exciting events they have coming up over the next few months.
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Tuesday, 22 May 2012
Where are the best royal celebrations?
The best royal celebrations for the Queen's big Diamond anniversary.
The biggest royal party of them all, the Diamond Jubilee, is almost upon us. But what to do to celebrate the Queen's grand hurrah? From blazing beacons on the Mull of Kintyre to Bond theatrics in London, Here are a selection of the best celebrations taking place across the UK.
SCOTLAND
Booming fun: Edinburgh
The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery is sounding out the gun salute at Edinburgh Castle.
Details: Listen out on June 2 at noon, www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk.
Treasure trove: Palace of Holyrood House.
More than 100 works of art from the Queen's palaces are on display, including masterpieces by Michelangelo and Canaletto and Russia's famous Faberge eggs.
Details: Tickets cost £6 for adults, £3 for children, www.royalcollection.org.uk.
Time for tea: The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayr
Hark back to Coronation year at this Fifties party with a King and Queen costume competition on June 4. There is also afternoon tea with flower arranging and cookery demonstrations.
Details: Entrance to the Museum is £8 for adults, £6 for children, £20 family ticket. Afternoon tea is £18.50; 0844 493 2601, www.visitscotland.com.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Jubilee jamboree: Belfast
A host of events is being held across the city on Jubilee weekend, including a Coronation Carnival in City Hall on June 4 from 11am to 5pm and a continental market outside the Hall from June 1 to 4.
Details: 028 9027 0495, www.belfastcity.gov.uk.
Drum roll: Belfast
Head to the waterfront for a Diamond Jubilee concert on June 22. There will be celebratory music by the band, bugles, pipes and drums of The Royal Irish Regiment (TA) and The Bangor Ladies' Choir. All proceeds go to the Army Benevolent Fund.
Details: Tickets cost £16, groups of 10-plus £14.40 each; 028 9033 4455, www.waterfront.co.uk.
Jazz it up: Bangor
There's full on family fun in and around Bangor's Town Hall on the June 3 and 4 with a Cartoon Wonderland, vintage fair and a Big Lunch. In the evenings of June 3 and 4 and there's music from the Jacqui Dankworth Band, the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Details: Tickets are free, but you have to book for the evening events; 028 9127 0069, www.northdowntourism.com.
WALES
In concert: Cardiff
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has a number of royal-related special events, from a performance by the Prince of Wales's harpist Hannah Stone, on June 8, to the Diamond Jubilee Concert, featuring favourites from royal occasions such as the Coronation, with international star soloists. Expect the roof to be lifted by the likes of Let The Bright Seraphim and Zadok The Priest.
Details: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama; June 2, 8pm; £7 adult, £5 concession; 029 2039 1391, www.visitcardiff.com.
ENGLAND
High notes: York Minster
A Royal medley, including a Diamond Jubilee concert on June 16 in York Minister with a performance of William Walton's march Crown Imperial.
Details: Tickets £20 for adults, £18 concessions; 0844 9390015, www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org.
Duel in the crown: Belsay Hall, Northumberland
Plantaganet knights will cross lances for the King (Edward III) at Belsay Hall and Castle over the Jubilee weekend. Bring your best eye and arm - there's a chance to try out archery (for an extra fee).
Details: Tickets are £8.50 for adults, £6 for children; www.english-heritage.org.uk.
Fifties fair: Leeds Castle, Kent
Rock 'n' roll chic is the keynote for this stylish event at Leeds Castle on June 2 and 3. There will be retro cars, cream teas and a screening of the original Coronation newsreel on the evening of June 3. There is also a showing of the film Grease, starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta.
Details: Tickets for the fireworks and open-air cinema are £20 for adults, £15 children. Tickets for daytime events are £19.75 for adults, £12.50 children (these tickets last all year); 01622 880008, www.leeds-castle.com.
Sandy celebrations: Littlehampton, West Sussex
Be on Britain's longest beach for the lighting of a beacon brazier on June 4. A lantern procession will start at 9.30pm from Mewsbrook Park with the mayor doing the honours.
Details: www.diamondjubileebeacons.co.uk.
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The biggest royal party of them all, the Diamond Jubilee, is almost upon us. But what to do to celebrate the Queen's grand hurrah? From blazing beacons on the Mull of Kintyre to Bond theatrics in London, Here are a selection of the best celebrations taking place across the UK.
SCOTLAND
Booming fun: Edinburgh
The 105th Regiment Royal Artillery is sounding out the gun salute at Edinburgh Castle.
Details: Listen out on June 2 at noon, www.edinburghcastle.gov.uk.
Treasure trove: Palace of Holyrood House.
More than 100 works of art from the Queen's palaces are on display, including masterpieces by Michelangelo and Canaletto and Russia's famous Faberge eggs.
Details: Tickets cost £6 for adults, £3 for children, www.royalcollection.org.uk.
Time for tea: The Robert Burns Birthplace Museum, Alloway, Ayr
Hark back to Coronation year at this Fifties party with a King and Queen costume competition on June 4. There is also afternoon tea with flower arranging and cookery demonstrations.
Details: Entrance to the Museum is £8 for adults, £6 for children, £20 family ticket. Afternoon tea is £18.50; 0844 493 2601, www.visitscotland.com.
NORTHERN IRELAND
Jubilee jamboree: Belfast
A host of events is being held across the city on Jubilee weekend, including a Coronation Carnival in City Hall on June 4 from 11am to 5pm and a continental market outside the Hall from June 1 to 4.
Details: 028 9027 0495, www.belfastcity.gov.uk.
Drum roll: Belfast
Head to the waterfront for a Diamond Jubilee concert on June 22. There will be celebratory music by the band, bugles, pipes and drums of The Royal Irish Regiment (TA) and The Bangor Ladies' Choir. All proceeds go to the Army Benevolent Fund.
Details: Tickets cost £16, groups of 10-plus £14.40 each; 028 9033 4455, www.waterfront.co.uk.
Jazz it up: Bangor
There's full on family fun in and around Bangor's Town Hall on the June 3 and 4 with a Cartoon Wonderland, vintage fair and a Big Lunch. In the evenings of June 3 and 4 and there's music from the Jacqui Dankworth Band, the Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Ulster Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Details: Tickets are free, but you have to book for the evening events; 028 9127 0069, www.northdowntourism.com.
WALES
In concert: Cardiff
The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama has a number of royal-related special events, from a performance by the Prince of Wales's harpist Hannah Stone, on June 8, to the Diamond Jubilee Concert, featuring favourites from royal occasions such as the Coronation, with international star soloists. Expect the roof to be lifted by the likes of Let The Bright Seraphim and Zadok The Priest.
Details: Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama; June 2, 8pm; £7 adult, £5 concession; 029 2039 1391, www.visitcardiff.com.
ENGLAND
High notes: York Minster
A Royal medley, including a Diamond Jubilee concert on June 16 in York Minister with a performance of William Walton's march Crown Imperial.
Details: Tickets £20 for adults, £18 concessions; 0844 9390015, www.boxoffice.yorkminster.org.
Duel in the crown: Belsay Hall, Northumberland
Plantaganet knights will cross lances for the King (Edward III) at Belsay Hall and Castle over the Jubilee weekend. Bring your best eye and arm - there's a chance to try out archery (for an extra fee).
Details: Tickets are £8.50 for adults, £6 for children; www.english-heritage.org.uk.
Fifties fair: Leeds Castle, Kent
Rock 'n' roll chic is the keynote for this stylish event at Leeds Castle on June 2 and 3. There will be retro cars, cream teas and a screening of the original Coronation newsreel on the evening of June 3. There is also a showing of the film Grease, starring Olivia Newton John and John Travolta.
Details: Tickets for the fireworks and open-air cinema are £20 for adults, £15 children. Tickets for daytime events are £19.75 for adults, £12.50 children (these tickets last all year); 01622 880008, www.leeds-castle.com.
Sandy celebrations: Littlehampton, West Sussex
Be on Britain's longest beach for the lighting of a beacon brazier on June 4. A lantern procession will start at 9.30pm from Mewsbrook Park with the mayor doing the honours.
Details: www.diamondjubileebeacons.co.uk.
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Tuesday, 27 March 2012
Easter Special Offers on Experience events.
Trackdays.co.uk have announced they are to be launch their special offers for Easter this week with some driving experiences prices being slashed by as much as 40% as well as a buy one get one free offer on Single Seater driving experiences and new experience at Silverstone Race Circuit.
The track day and driving experience website which is owned and run by Digital Sports Group limited are expecting a busy Easter due to the recent good weather.
Dan Jones, Operations Manager for the Trackdays website said ‘we had a record number of calls at the weekend for this time of Year and we can put that mainly down to the sunshine. We have thousands of customers with vouchers who have been waiting for some good weather before they book their slot and with the Easter holiday looming we expect it to get busier. The Silverstone driving experiences have been especially popular with the Formula 1 season underway and both British drivers doing well’.
The Easter promotions which go live on the site this week include a Junior Supercar offer where kids from 12 – 16 years old can take a Supercar such as a Ferrari or Lamborghini. There is also a brand new product at the World famous Silverstone Race Track where customers can drive both the Ferrari 360 and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and a multi-venue offer for Single Seater driving on a ‘buy one get one free’ promotion.
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The track day and driving experience website which is owned and run by Digital Sports Group limited are expecting a busy Easter due to the recent good weather.
Dan Jones, Operations Manager for the Trackdays website said ‘we had a record number of calls at the weekend for this time of Year and we can put that mainly down to the sunshine. We have thousands of customers with vouchers who have been waiting for some good weather before they book their slot and with the Easter holiday looming we expect it to get busier. The Silverstone driving experiences have been especially popular with the Formula 1 season underway and both British drivers doing well’.
The Easter promotions which go live on the site this week include a Junior Supercar offer where kids from 12 – 16 years old can take a Supercar such as a Ferrari or Lamborghini. There is also a brand new product at the World famous Silverstone Race Track where customers can drive both the Ferrari 360 and the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and a multi-venue offer for Single Seater driving on a ‘buy one get one free’ promotion.
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Tuesday, 20 March 2012
Keeping your little chicks entertained over the Easter holidays
To help you from cracking under the pressure of keeping your little chicks entertained over the Easter holidays, Travelodge is offering 40,000 cheap hotel rooms between £19 and £29 across the UK.
Why not plan ahead and immerse the family in all things chocolaty with an egg-stra special short break! To book a room just go to www.travelodge.co.uk room stays must take place between 31st March and 15th April 2012.
Travelodge have sourced a selection of 12 great family days out:
- 8 chocolate themed events
- 4 Easter themed events - if you chocolate isn't you're thing.
So why not turn a daytrip into an action packed, fun break and explore the local area. To help the pennies stretch further Travelodge is also offering discounts to top attractions for bookings made between 8th March and 11th April 2012 at Travelodge. Every booking made between this time will be able to download a discount voucher for one of 150 attractions throughout the UK including; Theme Parks, Zoo's, Museums and Historic Places of Interest.
With Travelodge you only pay for the room and not for the number of people staying per room. A family room caters for two adults and two children or three adults - so for a family of four, it works out at just £4.75 per person- cheaper than a portion of fish and chips! By booking a GBP 19 Travelodge room, you will have plenty of change left to spoil yourself. A Travelodge family room has a luxury king size bed, sofa bed, en-suite facilities, flat screen TV with 18 free digital channels, free tea / coffee making facilities and WIFI. (You only pay for the room and not for number of people staying per room).
Travelodge hotels that have a Bar Cafe offer an 'eat as much as you like' breakfast buffet for £7.65 per guest and for each paying adult - two children under the age of 16 eat for free. You can make a 20% saving on breakfast by ordering online and you can order a two course evening online for just £9.95 per person too.
All dishes on their children's menu are £3.95, meals include macaroni cheese, cheeseburger and chips and Spaghetti meatballs - 10p from each sale of this dish will be donated to Travelodge's appointed charity KidsOut, helping bring fun & happiness to disadvantaged children in the UK.
Listed below are the best events happening across the UK (according to Travelodge):
Easter egg hunt and Chocolate Workshop at Kew Gardens
Get the whole family involved and join the annual Easter egg hunt at Kew Gardens. Kids can search for the friendly characters of Kew Gardens - Buzzie Bee, Wriggler and Snap, Trap and Venus - who are hidden around the Gardens. Collect three tokens to receive a Green and Black's chocolate treat from the Easter bunnies! Alternatively, visit the drop-in chocolate workshops where families can learn to make objects from chocolate.
Location: Kew Gardens, London, TW9 3PZ
Dates: Easter Egg hunt: Easter day (4 April), 9.30 - 12.30 (or until the eggs run out!)
Chocolate Workshop: Sat 9 April to Mon 25 April & Fri 29 April to Mon 2 May, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: London Kew Bridge Travelodge, though we have many more hotels in London.
The Great Peter Rabbit East Egg Hunt, Cumbria.
Take part in one of the UK's biggest Easter Egg hunts. Get your hands on one of the 100 hand crafted Peter Rabbit eggs that will be hidden across Cumbria. This hunt gives you the chance to get out into the beautiful Lake District countryside and enjoy the thrill of the hunt against other families and children.
Dates: Thursday 5th April 2012
Times: Starts at 10am
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: Kendal Travelodge. Prices start from £19**.
Waddesdon Manor Cadbury Easter Trail
The National Trust and Cadbury are teaming up for lots of chocolate fun and an Easter trail at Waddesdon Manor. Enjoy a family day out in the beautiful grounds, with children's explorer trials, an aviary, and beautiful gardens to explore. Why not make a day of it and enjoy the most of the stunning setting.
Location: Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Dates: Wednesday 4 April - Easter Monday 9 April, from 10am
Prices: £2.50* per trail. Normal admission charges apply, Adults from £6.50, Children from £3.50, children under 5 go free, families from £16.50.
Nearest Travelodge: Thame Travelodge.
The Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Experience the fun of the biggest Easter Egg hunt in Dorset. The wonderful surroundings of the subtropical gardens at Abbotsbury, with face painting and many more fun activities will suit all the family. Plus, there are thousands of Cadbury's cream eggs to be found!
Location: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Dates: 06/04/2012 - 09/04/2012
Prices: Adults form £10.50*, children from £7.50*
Nearest Travelodge: Ilminster Travelodge
Lauriston Castle Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy a day of fun Easter activities in the beautiful setting of Lauriston Castle. You can hunt for clues to find yourself some tasty treats then enjoy some Easter stories, an egg and spoon race, and finish the day by making your own framed Easter collage.
Location: Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh EH4 5QD
Dates: Saturday 7th April, 10am - 12.30pm
Prices: £6 per adult / child*
Nearest Travelodge: Edinburgh Learmonth Travelodge.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt 2012
Enjoy a family day out at this popular community event at Cranleigh Showground where there are plenty of chocolate surprises to be found. This is the perfect day out for the kids and parents too - get there early as this event becomes even more popular every year.
Location: Cranleigh Showhround, Surrey, GU6 7DW
Dates: Good Friday, 6th April 2011 at 10:30am
Prices: Free entry and parking*
Nearest Travelodge: Dorkin Travelodge
The Big Easter Bunny Hunt
Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt in the beautiful surroundings of Waterperry Gardens, home to 8 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, plant centre and garden shop, gift barn, museum and teashop. It is your challenge to find bunnies with a difference hidden around the ornamental gardens. Find 8 out of 10 and claim your special Easter prize from Miss H's tea shop.
Location: Waterperry Gardens,Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England. OX33 1JZ
Dates: 31st March to 15th April
Prices: It costs £2 per child and children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee applies.
Nearest Travelodge: Oxford Wheatley Travelodge
Easter Egg Eggstravagaza at Cadbury World
Cadbury World has an egg-cellent line-up of family-friendly events including circus performances with Charley Farley and Rags, ventriloquist Kimmo and children's performer Mark Traversoni. From Good Friday through to Easter Monday there will be a special Easter egg hunt and children will also have the chance to enter an Easter bonnet competition with prizes.
Location: Cadbury World, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2LU
Dates: 31st March to 15th April (TBC), 10am-3pm Monday - Friday; 9.30 - 4pm Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th; 10am - 4pm ever weekend thenceforth; 10-2pm Tuesday 15th
Prices: Adult £14.30 - Child £10.40 Under 4s - free - Concessions £10.90 Family
Nearest Travelodge: Birmingham Central Newhall Street Travelodge.
*Prices correct at 09/03/2012
**£19 rooms can be booked 21 days in advance.
Looking for the latest FABUKBreaks offers on a wide range of UK Holiday Park holidays let FABTHINGS2do help you.
Why not plan ahead and immerse the family in all things chocolaty with an egg-stra special short break! To book a room just go to www.travelodge.co.uk room stays must take place between 31st March and 15th April 2012.
Travelodge have sourced a selection of 12 great family days out:
- 8 chocolate themed events
- 4 Easter themed events - if you chocolate isn't you're thing.
So why not turn a daytrip into an action packed, fun break and explore the local area. To help the pennies stretch further Travelodge is also offering discounts to top attractions for bookings made between 8th March and 11th April 2012 at Travelodge. Every booking made between this time will be able to download a discount voucher for one of 150 attractions throughout the UK including; Theme Parks, Zoo's, Museums and Historic Places of Interest.
With Travelodge you only pay for the room and not for the number of people staying per room. A family room caters for two adults and two children or three adults - so for a family of four, it works out at just £4.75 per person- cheaper than a portion of fish and chips! By booking a GBP 19 Travelodge room, you will have plenty of change left to spoil yourself. A Travelodge family room has a luxury king size bed, sofa bed, en-suite facilities, flat screen TV with 18 free digital channels, free tea / coffee making facilities and WIFI. (You only pay for the room and not for number of people staying per room).
Travelodge hotels that have a Bar Cafe offer an 'eat as much as you like' breakfast buffet for £7.65 per guest and for each paying adult - two children under the age of 16 eat for free. You can make a 20% saving on breakfast by ordering online and you can order a two course evening online for just £9.95 per person too.
All dishes on their children's menu are £3.95, meals include macaroni cheese, cheeseburger and chips and Spaghetti meatballs - 10p from each sale of this dish will be donated to Travelodge's appointed charity KidsOut, helping bring fun & happiness to disadvantaged children in the UK.
Listed below are the best events happening across the UK (according to Travelodge):
Easter egg hunt and Chocolate Workshop at Kew Gardens
Get the whole family involved and join the annual Easter egg hunt at Kew Gardens. Kids can search for the friendly characters of Kew Gardens - Buzzie Bee, Wriggler and Snap, Trap and Venus - who are hidden around the Gardens. Collect three tokens to receive a Green and Black's chocolate treat from the Easter bunnies! Alternatively, visit the drop-in chocolate workshops where families can learn to make objects from chocolate.
Location: Kew Gardens, London, TW9 3PZ
Dates: Easter Egg hunt: Easter day (4 April), 9.30 - 12.30 (or until the eggs run out!)
Chocolate Workshop: Sat 9 April to Mon 25 April & Fri 29 April to Mon 2 May, 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: London Kew Bridge Travelodge, though we have many more hotels in London.
The Great Peter Rabbit East Egg Hunt, Cumbria.
Take part in one of the UK's biggest Easter Egg hunts. Get your hands on one of the 100 hand crafted Peter Rabbit eggs that will be hidden across Cumbria. This hunt gives you the chance to get out into the beautiful Lake District countryside and enjoy the thrill of the hunt against other families and children.
Dates: Thursday 5th April 2012
Times: Starts at 10am
Prices: Free*
Nearest Travelodge: Kendal Travelodge. Prices start from £19**.
Waddesdon Manor Cadbury Easter Trail
The National Trust and Cadbury are teaming up for lots of chocolate fun and an Easter trail at Waddesdon Manor. Enjoy a family day out in the beautiful grounds, with children's explorer trials, an aviary, and beautiful gardens to explore. Why not make a day of it and enjoy the most of the stunning setting.
Location: Waddesdon Manor, Waddesdon, Buckinghamshire, HP18 0JH
Dates: Wednesday 4 April - Easter Monday 9 April, from 10am
Prices: £2.50* per trail. Normal admission charges apply, Adults from £6.50, Children from £3.50, children under 5 go free, families from £16.50.
Nearest Travelodge: Thame Travelodge.
The Giant Easter Egg Hunt
Experience the fun of the biggest Easter Egg hunt in Dorset. The wonderful surroundings of the subtropical gardens at Abbotsbury, with face painting and many more fun activities will suit all the family. Plus, there are thousands of Cadbury's cream eggs to be found!
Location: Abbotsbury Subtropical Gardens, Bullers Way, Abbotsbury, Nr Weymouth, Dorset, DT3 4LA
Dates: 06/04/2012 - 09/04/2012
Prices: Adults form £10.50*, children from £7.50*
Nearest Travelodge: Ilminster Travelodge
Lauriston Castle Easter Egg Hunt
Enjoy a day of fun Easter activities in the beautiful setting of Lauriston Castle. You can hunt for clues to find yourself some tasty treats then enjoy some Easter stories, an egg and spoon race, and finish the day by making your own framed Easter collage.
Location: Lauriston Castle, 2a Cramond Road South, Edinburgh EH4 5QD
Dates: Saturday 7th April, 10am - 12.30pm
Prices: £6 per adult / child*
Nearest Travelodge: Edinburgh Learmonth Travelodge.
The Great Easter Egg Hunt 2012
Enjoy a family day out at this popular community event at Cranleigh Showground where there are plenty of chocolate surprises to be found. This is the perfect day out for the kids and parents too - get there early as this event becomes even more popular every year.
Location: Cranleigh Showhround, Surrey, GU6 7DW
Dates: Good Friday, 6th April 2011 at 10:30am
Prices: Free entry and parking*
Nearest Travelodge: Dorkin Travelodge
The Big Easter Bunny Hunt
Join the Big Easter Bunny Hunt in the beautiful surroundings of Waterperry Gardens, home to 8 acres of beautifully landscaped ornamental gardens, plant centre and garden shop, gift barn, museum and teashop. It is your challenge to find bunnies with a difference hidden around the ornamental gardens. Find 8 out of 10 and claim your special Easter prize from Miss H's tea shop.
Location: Waterperry Gardens,Nr. Wheatley, Oxfordshire, England. OX33 1JZ
Dates: 31st March to 15th April
Prices: It costs £2 per child and children must be accompanied by an adult for whom the normal garden entrance fee applies.
Nearest Travelodge: Oxford Wheatley Travelodge
Easter Egg Eggstravagaza at Cadbury World
Cadbury World has an egg-cellent line-up of family-friendly events including circus performances with Charley Farley and Rags, ventriloquist Kimmo and children's performer Mark Traversoni. From Good Friday through to Easter Monday there will be a special Easter egg hunt and children will also have the chance to enter an Easter bonnet competition with prizes.
Location: Cadbury World, Linden Road, Bournville, Birmingham B30 2LU
Dates: 31st March to 15th April (TBC), 10am-3pm Monday - Friday; 9.30 - 4pm Saturday 5th, Sunday 6th and Monday 7th; 10am - 4pm ever weekend thenceforth; 10-2pm Tuesday 15th
Prices: Adult £14.30 - Child £10.40 Under 4s - free - Concessions £10.90 Family
Nearest Travelodge: Birmingham Central Newhall Street Travelodge.
*Prices correct at 09/03/2012
**£19 rooms can be booked 21 days in advance.
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