THE Christmas season is almost upon us, and there’s no better way to spread holiday cheer than a festive day trip with family and friends. Castles and stately homes across the country are adorned with garlands, wreaths, stocking and lights, and the UK even has it’s very own Lapland. 9 The Polar Express departs from … Read more
A PARK named among the top 10 in the UK is home to a “well hidden” attraction with rare breed farm animals and exotic wildlife. Cassiobury Park in Watford was crowned one of the nation’s favourite parks in last year’s Green Flag People’s Choice Awards. 4 Cassiobury Park is an award winning park, with a … Read more
IT WAS while standing under the darkened desert sky in the beautiful Neon Museum that Las Vegas finally clicked for me. The museum’s director Aaron Berger recalled visiting the towering Luxor Hotel as a child with his father, who asked why he thought it contained the world’s first diagonal lifts (yes, you actually ascend to … Read more
NEED a spa staycay before the festive season hits? Look no further. . . we visit three and put them to the test. 11 Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in at The Swan in Cumbria The Swan, Cumbria Editor In Chief Sinead McIntyre and her family enjoyed R&R in Newby Bridge. The Pad: Set in … Read more
AS the leaves begin to turn and a chill creeps into the air, the country is transforming into a playground of eerie delights. From pumpkin patches to haunted castles, this year’s Halloween attractions promise thrills and chills for all ages. 7 Jacob Lewis reveals the best bewitching Halloween events across the countryCredit: Supplied Whether you … Read more
WHEN Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic Park hit the big screen in 1993, fictional paleontologists Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler made fossil hunting look cool. However, Brit holidaymakers don’t need to visit a desert – or an island covered with dinosaurs – to step into Dr Grant’s fictional shoes because England is home to one of the … Read more
CHRISTMAS is getting closer and some of the UK’s biggest attractions are dusting off their baubles and hanging up the festive lights in preparation. If you fancy treating the kids to some extra fun in the run up to Christmas, theme parks across the country will soon start running festive entertainment alongside their most popular rides. 6 … Read more
THE charming seaside town of Grange-over-Sands has been attracting holidaymakers for 175 years. Located on the north side of Morecambe Bay in Cumbria, Grange-over-Sands benefits from its own microclimate, making it slightly warmer than other nearby tourist destinations. 3 Grange-over-Sands had its heyday in the 19th centuryCredit: Alamy 3 The Ornamental Gardens is one of … Read more
ARUNDEL is an historic market town in West Sussex that’s home to an 950-year-old castle, riverside pubs and independent shops and boutiques. And while we know that the fictional town in the Disney movie Frozen was inspired by the Austrian town of Hallstatt.. we’re going to go out on a limb and say there are … Read more
TAKE the kids to explore a city for an October half-term treat. You don’t have to go to London for a choice of fantastic attractions and experiences. You’ll find it cheaper to stay and pay for family fun at other favourite cities across the UK. Trisha Harbord brings you a selection of the best things … Read more
