Great Outdoors

Living History Weekend at Arundel Castle - 14 - 15 April 2018

Commemorating the 950th Anniversary of Arundel Castle’s initial construction in 1068. Find out what it was really like to live at the Castle in the early Norman period in this absorbing two-day event. With weaponry, armour and combat demonstrations, there is something to inform and entertain visitors of all ages. Tickets From £11 for a child (5-16 yrs) From £13 for an adult From £51 for a…
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Annual Tulip Festival at Arundel Castle - 15 April - 15 May 2018

DuringApril and May, Arundel Castle is the place for tulip enthusiasts.During this period over 60,000 tulips will bloom in the Castle’s stunning gardens providing visitors with one of the most impressive tulip displays in the country. A wide range of varieties of tulips will be in flower at the Castle creating an explosion of colour throughout its extensive walled gardens. Spring…
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Normans and Crusaders at Arundel Castle - 31 March - 2 April 2018

Normans and Crusaders is a great event taking place at Arundel Castle between 31 March and 2 April 2018. Set within a tented encampment on the American lawns, this Easter weekend visitors will witness breath-taking demonstrations of Norman weaponry, armour, combat, archery and falconry. There will also be craft displays and have-a-go archery for the over 8s to ensure an Easter to…
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Dinosaurs in the Wild is London latest pop-up attraction

If you’ve ever wondered what life was like 67 million years ago, new London attractionDinosaurs in the Wild takes you there in person so you can find out for yourself. Personally I always wanted to board a time machine like Marty and Doc in Return to the Future soI really loved this experience.The popularity of time machines and dinosaurs have driven the creators of…
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The Tower of London - The best London landmark for family edutainment from Knight School to live history lessons

In 20 years living in London, I have visited the Tower of London four times and every time I find it more interesting and fascinating than the previous visit. This is because the organisers of the activities taking place at the Tower of London keep innovating by bringing in new edutainment for children as well as adults. ThisFebruary half term, for example, along with hundreds of other…
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How to raise your adrenaline junkie at skate parks for beginners in London

Is your child interested in skating, but you’re not sure where to take them to learn? Don’t worry, you’re in luck. Our city is home to one of the most established skateboarding communities in the world. There are over 65 London Skate Parks to choose from, catering for all abilities and disciplines. But not all skateparks are suitable for newbies and they are certainly not playgrounds.
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West End show review: Cirque Berserk

After sell-out runs and tours in 2016 and 2017, Cirque Berserk , the UK’s biggest theatre-circus spectacular is back to the Peacock Theatre in London’s West End and last night’s premiere proved that good old circus entertainment is certainly the best family fun you can possibly want. Photos’ credit:Piet Hein-Out Combining traditional circus acts with contemporary…
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The Best Skate Parks in London

In the grand scheme of things, skate parks have only been around for a short while (since the 1970s), however, due to the surge in popularity regarding skateboarding, scootering and skating, many skate parks have been built in villages, small and large towns and major cities. Therefore, many people can now take to the streets safely, practising their skills with minimal…
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Sea Stars at Sea Life Brighton

Visitors to Sea Life Brighton this half term are in for a treat as the aquarium unveils its dazzling new creature installation Sea Stars, which will open to the public on 10 February. Featuring more than 170 sensational sea dwellers from across the world, Sea Stars is the UK’s largest celebration of the ocean’s most visually captivating, and most important creatures, the humble ‘star…
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