Never struggle for ideas again with this definitive guide to great days out in Britain –all completely accessible and enjoyable at any time of the year!
Warner Bros Studio Tour, London: During the filming of Harry Potter, production members saved up most of the props, costumes and sets just in case any were needed at any one point during the filming process. The Warner Bros Studio Tour wanted to showcase all of these beautiful, enchanting stage props and artefacts and open them up to the public and that’s exactly what ‘The Making of Harry Potter’ tour presents.
Built just moments away from the film studios where all the Harry Potter films were made, the Studio Tour offers visitors an authentic experience; you can wander around original sets, soundstages and uncover the birth place of animatronic creatures and overwhelming special effects. Enhance your Studio Tour experience by visiting Warner Bros website and discovering their exciting monthly events.
Indoor Skydiving – Manchester, Milton Keynes & Basingstoke: Always wanted to know what it feels like to fly? Well, now you can! Visit AirKix – the guys who are providing the opportunity for dreams of flight to finally become a reality. Find multiple AirKix venues across the UK and get ready to feel as though you’ve just jumped thousands of feet from a plane.
Easy to book and lots of prices and packaging to choose from – your air-born adventure is just minutes away. Visit AirKix now to book flights or buy vouchers!
Knowsley Safari Park, Liverpool: This incredible safari experience will leave you invigorated. Spend an entire day walking the parks popular ‘Wild Trail’ or the ‘Wetland Wild Trail’ where you’ll be able to hire a boat and explore the wildlife from a different perspective as you cruise along the water. The park is home to approximately 700 exotic creatures, all of which you can get up close and personal with on a 550-acre safari drive.
Animals here hail from many different locations all across the world; sea lions, zebras, monkeys, lions and a great load more – you’re guaranteed to have the most exhilarating day. One of the most recent and popular additions to the park is the ‘Baboon bus’; a 16 seat minibus that drives all the way around the safari park so you can sit back and let those mischievous baboons do all the entertaining! Discover more ideas for a great day out here.
Eden Project, Cornwall: One of the UK’s most wonderful attractions, the Eden Project aims to excite and entertain with features such as a rainforest canopy walk, England’s longest zip wire, restaurants and lots of trails and activities that are accessible to all age groups. The Eden Project is an educational charity and social enterprise, carrying out sustainability reports and reviews on a yearly basis to see a summary of all the great things that Eden contributes to the environment and the community.
In 2013-2014 Eden reduced its carbon footprint by 12% compared to the previous year and hosted an impressive 22 species of tropical butterflies in their Rainforest Biome. Visiting the Eden Project will be an unforgettable and spectacular day out! Visit them online and save up to 20% on bookings!
Surfing Lessons – Wales & Newquay: Get your wetsuits at the ready and head down to Caswell Bay in Wales for some tip-top surfing lessons. The surf is great all year round and being just a mere 15-minute drive from Swansea, you can head into Swansea after a day of riding the waves for a refreshing coffee and a bite to eat. Gower Surfing Development (GSD) offer one-day group courses, half day family sessions, stag & hen do surfing or 1-2-1’s – all beginners welcome and with equipment included.
GSD has been highly acclaimed by Times, Guardian, the Independent and many more. There’s also a GSD down in Newquay so there’s plenty opportunity for surfing wherever you may be in the country. Start your surfing adventure by clicking here for price info and contact details.
Where would you head for the best day out possible? Share your thoughts or recommend your favourite UK attractions!
