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Keep the kids happy this summer!
As we quickly approach the school summer holidays its time to start thinking about the best ways to keep the children entertained this summer. With over 6 weeks to keep them out of trouble we have come up with our top 3 ways to keep the kids occupied!
With a whole host of attractions up and down the UK to choose from the summer holidays is the perfect time to enjoy some fun family time. With popular attractions like Alton Towers and Legoland to choose from you will find something to suit children of all ages and many different theme park experiences.
2. Pontins Holiday Resorts
If you are looking to get away for a few days a short break in one of the fantastic Pontins Parks is a great way to keep the kids happy. With all sorts of activities ranging from Crazy Golf or even Human Table Football and plenty of live entertainment and beautiful scenery you will be struggling to get the kids to leave!
3. UK Events
There are so many events taking place this year that the children will just love. Batman Live the UK tour is hitting many top cites including London, Sheffield, Newcastle and Manchester and is a must for comic fans of all ages. With amazing special effects, action stunts and acrobatics you will see Gotham City as you have never seen it before! Not forgetting the amazing Dr Who Experience at London’s Olympia. A chance to step inside the TARDIS and enjoy a fully interactive adventure!
So that’s my top 3 ways to keep the little ones entertained this summer, but what are your top tips?
Short Beaks with Ramada Jarvis…
When planning your break away there are lots of things to consider, where to go, what to see and most importantly where you will stay.
With over 47 properties throughout the UK Ramada Jarvis hotels are an ideal base for your short break. Whether planning a trip away with family, a country retreat or city getaway there is plenty of hotels to choose from.
Ideal for the long weekends and half term breaks Ramada Jarvis has a range of stylish hotels close to key cities and top attractions. For those seeking the adrenaline and exhilaration of high octane rides there are hotels within easy reach of Alton Towers, Drayton Manor, Thorpe Park and Chessington World of Adventures. For a more relaxed break there are a host of Ramada Jarvis hotels surrounded by serene countryside, offering landscape gardens, picturesque views and the perfect escape from everyday life. If it’s a romantic city break you are after Ramada Jarvis has hotels in vibrant cities across the country including London, Manchester and Edinburgh.
With a great selection of three and four star hotels offering a range of rooms throughout England, Scotland and Wales you are sure to find the ideal hotel to suit your needs.
Weekend Breaks at the Beach
Posted by Becky
With the weather turning warmer and long weekends ahead now is the perfect opportunity to head to one of the UK’s award winning beaches for a great day out or relaxing weekend break.
Across the country there are a host of long reaching sandy beaches perfect for all the family. With many awarded blue flag status you can be assured of excellent quality sand and clear crisp sea. From the South Coast of England, to cosy beaches in North Yorkshire and hidden gems of Wales and Ireland there are plenty of beautiful beaches to choose from. Here is a small selection of some of the award winning beaches throughout the UK.
Bournemouth, Dorset
Four of Bournemouth’s beaches have been awarded the blue flag. Spreading across seven miles there is something for everyone. From relaxing beach chalets to exhilarating watersports and picturesque scenery staying in Bournemouth hotels you are close to it all.
Whitby West Cliff, Yorkshire
At the heart of the Yorkshire Coast, Whitby is a town full of character and home to one of the county’s best beaches. The West Cliff beach stretches out as far as the eye can see, with iconic beach huts, hidden caves and historic pier it is an ideal place to spend the day.
Tenby, Wales
With unspoilt beaches and historic town walls Tenby is a hugely popular destination. Set in Pembrokeshire Tenby offers a beautiful resort with plenty to do. From surfing to paragliding, walking along the beach to visiting the medieval castle there is plenty to keep the whole family entertained.
Portrush, Ireland
Within easy reach of the Giant’s Causeway, Carrick-A-Rede Rope Bridge and the Bushmills distillery the small beach of Portrush offers a secluded haven. Close to the town of Coleraine there is plenty to do in this small resort.
Whether in search of a quiet beach, somewhere to play with the family or eager to get in the water the UK has a great range to choose from. So where will you be heading? Do you have a favourite beach or coastal town?
An insight into the Royal Wedding Party…
With the Easter holidays approaching and less than four weeks to go to the Royal Wedding we here at Superbreak have launched an exciting new Royal Wedding Party competition celebrating the double bank Holiday.
With daydreams of spring time, chocolate and a Royal occasion on the horizon our competition combines the best of Easter and the Royal Wedding to bring you some superb prizes. Sat in the Superbreak offices the plan was formulated, we just needed some chocolate eggs, spring paraphernalia, a couple of volunteers and the all important masks. Not to forget the prizes.
With a great range of prizes from a 3 night stay in London to a superb chocolate hamper form Hotel Chocolat we knew we were on to a winner.
When filming ensued there was fun and chaos and plenty of chocolaty mess but eventually it was over and everyone survived, just about. See what happened and join in the fun and enter the Royal Wedding Party competition to win great prizes.
UK Theme Parks Open Their Doors
With the end of March fast approaching theme parks across the UK open their doors for the 2011 season. Plus with plenty of extended weekends left in the year and the approach of the May half term there is ample opportunity to enjoy a weekend break at one of the UKs top attractions.
Opening on the 17th March Thorpe Park is the first of the big theme parks to let the public in. Situated just outside London Thorpe Park is known as the nations thrill capital. Home to Saw the ride, Saw Live and a collection of some of the most thrilling rides the park is not for the faint hearted.
Ideal for the whole family Drayton Manor opens on 19th March. With over 100 rides including Thomas Land, Ben 10 and Marvin the Martian plus 15 acres of zoo land there is something to please all tastes.
Winner of Theme Park of the year in 2010 Chessington World of Adventures opens on the 26th March. Just 12 miles from London the park offers 9 themed lands full of adrenaline fuelled rides, its own Sea life centre and a Zoo with over 1000 animals. Giving plenty to keep you entertained.
At the heart of Staffordshire Alton Towers also opens on the 26th March. Featuring a host of heart pumping rides, a water park to splash out in and attractions throughout the park Alton Towers is renowned throughout the UK.
For those of you with young family Legoland opens on the 1st April, featuring over 50 million Lego bricks there are plenty of rides and activities for you to enjoy. Legoland is celebrating its 15th birthday in 2011.
What is your favourite theme park, are you a thrill seeker or do you shy away from the heights and speeds? Will you be enjoying a day out with family or friends?
Feb Half Term Ideas…
Posted by Danielle
Half Term is fast approaching and its time to start looking at how you can keep the kids entertained. February Half Term is probably one of the hardest as most of the popular theme parks are closed for the winter but fear not here are my top 5 ways to keep the children entertained this half term.
Step through a crack in time and join the Doctor on an adventure of a lifetime. Fend off Daleks and reunite the Doctor with the TARDIS while meeting some of the best-loved and scariest monsters from the show. Featuring a breathtaking 3-D finale and special scenes filmed with current Doctor Matt Smith this is a must for a fan of Dr Who of any age.
2. Alton Towers Feb Half Term
Although the full theme park isn’t open there is still a great selection of rides that are operating over the February Half Term. Air, Blade, Nemesis, Heave Ho, Marauder’s Mayhem and Sharkbait Reef by Sea Life plus many more family favourites will operate for this special Half Term opening.
3. The Lion King
The Lion King is still one of the most popular children’s films of all time and the Lion King Musical is one of the best loved West End classics. There has never been a better time to visit a musical as there are so many great family shows available. Hotels in London also offer some great family rates so why not combine it with a show and make a real trip out of it.
4. Tutankhamun – His Tomb & His Treasure
Manchester has welcomed the wonders of the Tutankhamun exhibition which showcases over 1,000 objects and brings a real piece of history to life. If you haven’t already been to see this fantastic exhibition you are really missing out.
5. Diggerland
Diggerland is a unique attraction that kids LOVE and it’s easy to see why. Diggerland features over 18 different rides, drives and attractions using full sized construction machinery. With adults and kids both having access to the machines it’s a fun day out for the whole family.
What are your top tips for keeping the kids entertained this half term?
The Vikings are coming….
Posted by Becky
This half term the Vikings are descending on York. From the 19th to 27th February the historic city steps back in time as the Vikings take over in the 26th Annual Jorvik Viking festival. Every year thousands of visitors flock to York to see the festivities. With battle re-enactments, demonstrations and the opportunity to have a go at sword fighting and archery the festival is a huge hit with both residents and visitors alike.
Steeped in history the city welcomes hundreds of Vikings, academics and historic authors into the helm. With schools broken up there are plenty of activities to keep the kids entertained. Horrible Histories author Terry Deary will be do a reading as will Matt Haig author of Shadow Forest and Runaway Troll. Don’t worry there is plenty for the adults too with special screenings of Monty Pythons Holy Grail, Viking Food & Drink and a spectacular boat burning.
It’s not just York who celebrates the Vikings though. With Festivals to welcome spring throughout January, February and March Shetland continues the Viking tradition with a range of Up Helly Aa events. While over in Sweden the 48-mile Viking Run stretches along the ice of Mälaren from Uppsala to Stockholm.
Across Scandinavia there are plenty of Viking festivals taking place. In Demark Ribe’s famous Viking Centre stages a reconstruction of a traditional market in May while summer sees a Viking fair at Moesgaard Beach. Celebrating their heritage Vikings from all corners of the earth gather at Iceland’s Viking Village for their annual Viking festival.
So will you be going to any Viking festivals? Have you visited Viking sites and what did you make of it? Which are the best and the most authentic – let us know.
Disney’s 50th Appearance
Posted by Becky
There is something satisfying about sitting and watching a Disney film, with nibbles around you and a darkened room you can easily sink off into another world. Disney’s new film Tangled had its premier in London on the 23rd January, screened at the prestigious Mayfair hotel the event saw a host of celebrities descend into an escapist world of princesses and adventure. Based on the traditional German fairytale Rapunzel Tangled goes on general release in the UK this Friday and is sure to be a huge hit with kids and grownups alike.
I’m sure I’ll be taking my niece to see it, as I did with Bolt, The Princess and the Frog and Toy Story 3 and with half term around the corner it’s the perfect way to entertain the children. If Tangled isn’t for you or your kids Touchstone Pictures Gnomeo & Juliet receives its UK premiere on 30th January at London’s famed Leicester Square. Directed by Shrek 2’s Kelly Asbury the film is based on the original Shakespeare play Romeo & Juliet, with a star studded cast and music by Elton John it ticks all the boxes for a sure fire hit. While the premier is just next week the film does not go on general release until February. Also popping up in February, though I’m not convinced on this one, is the live-action film of Yogi the Bear, with Dan Aykroyd as Yogi and Justin Timberlake as Boo-boo there’s something for all the family.
With sequels planned for Cars, Kung Fu Panda and Happy Feet this year the animated film is a firm fixture in the film world.
What’s your favourite animated film? Do you prefer the old Disney classics like Snow White and Robin Hood or are you a fan of the Pixar and DreamWorks creations.
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