Bristol Zoo, which opened in the 1830s, will always have a special place in my memories thanks to the popular ’60s children’s TV programme, Animal Magic. It was here that the late Johnny Morris, dressed as a zoo keeper, filmed many of the scenes for the long-running series. Situated within minutes of Brunel’s famous Clifton [...]
I’ve visited many castles over the years but somehow Warwick Castle, which sits alongside the River Avon within 64 acres of rolling landscaped grounds, slipped through the net. Thankfully, I rectified the matter a week ago when I packed the car and headed up the M5 and M40 with my wife and two children (ages [...]
You’ll be hard pressed to find a better setting for a wildlife park in the UK. The Lake District Wildlife Park, just ten minutes from Keswick, has a backdrop of mountains, including the impressive western side of Skiddaw, the fourth highest peak in England. The air of peace and tranquillity emanating from these high peaks [...]
You don’t have to be a chocoholic to enjoy a day out at Cadbury World but it certainly helps! I took my family to this premier attraction for the first time last week and had a wonderful time – and not just because ample supplies of chocolate bars were dished out at regular intervals. [...]
It’s one of Bristol’s premier attractions and no visit to the city is complete without spending time here. I’m talking about Bristol Aquarium where you literally come face-to-face with thousands of glorious sea creatures – everything from sharks and stingrays to octopus and seahorses. I visited with my two children – aged five and eleven [...]
The trouble with the Thrill Hopper Ticket, which allows two adults and two under 12s entry into four of Staffordshire’s funtastic attractions, is knowing which to visit first. Costing £142.50, the money-saving ticket runs between March and October each year and can save around £90 compared to what you would pay at the gate. Tickets [...]
