Recent Articles in Great days out

The Garlic Farm, Isle of Wight
Nov 8, 2012

Alex Bell and her family spend a lot of holidays on the Isle of Wight but had never visited the siland's famous Garlic Farm before. A treat was in store for them...

Drayton Manor Theme Park – reduced online tickets
Jul 16, 2012

Druring the six weeks summer holidays Drayton Manor Theme Park is reducing online prices plus offering a money rainy day guarantee of a free return visit!

Luxembourg - a city of culture and history
May 18, 2012

With seven museums and art galleries along the "smile for a mile" route in Luxembourg there is something for every taste. Anne Coates' personal favourite is the Mudan – Musée d'Art Moderne – which will entrall even very young visitors! As will the sight-seeing train Pétrusse Express.

Sea Life London Aquarium
May 4, 2012

Sea Life London Aquarium proved to be the perfect solution to a rainy day in London, writes Olivia Coates who took Harriet who was having a lovely treat with two of her godmothers.

Go Ape – latest location Trent Park
Mar 29, 2012

Brian O'Neill took his 12 year old son and a friend to try out the latest Go Ape location. They all had an excellent time.

Beaulieu
Feb 17, 2012

Where else could you see the car Harry Potter and Ron Weasley flew in, a miniature caravan built for a real princess, a car shaped like an orange, Mr Bean's Mini, a ride on a mono-rail, no less than 50 James Bond vehicles and not forgetting a whole Top Gear display? Alex Bell and her family discovered them all at Beaulieu

Be my Valentine!
Feb 14, 2012

A feisty female crocodile who hasn't had much luck finding true love is leaving her fate this Valentines Day in the hands of staff at Drayton Manor Zoo, part of Drayton Manor Theme Park.

Santa's Magical Workshop at Drayton Manor home of Thomas Land
Dec 3, 2011

Toby and Pippa Bell have visited Santa before but have never had the chance to take a trip that combines a ride on a rollercoaster, a train and meeting Jack Frost, writes their mother Alex.

UK Christmas Markets
Nov 16, 2011

Germany may be famous for its Christmas markets but here in the UK, we also know a thing or two about creating the magic of the festive season in towns and villages around the country. This year, Debbi Scholes has selected a few that go beyond the traditional stalls and decorations.

BedBUGS - Sleepover at London Zoo
Sep 22, 2011

Who has ever wondered what happens in a zoo at night? Do the animals sleep or are they let out to play? Is there anyone there to stop you sneaking back in once the gates are shut? Well, all of these questions and more are answered when you join the BedBUGS sleepover, as Harvey Edginton did with son Joe and James Minett.

BedBUGS - Sleepover at London Zoo (2)
Sep 22, 2011

Joe Edgington and James Minett, both aged ten, give their verdict of a night spent at London Zoo.

Race Day at Ascot
Jul 26, 2011

Ascot is arranging five family days this year so Tim Walder and his family went to the one in July and recommend it as a great day out.