| p>Parties and celebrations don't need to be a simply | | | | a leisurely afternoon at a swimming pool. |
| an afternoon or just an evening. Why not make a day, | | | | If you'd rather get your adrenaline pumping, why not |
| or even a weekend of it? | | | | consider the air?! Many air bases cater for sky divers, |
| For entertaining Children there is a huge amount of | | | | parachutists and gliders. Or, if you aren't too keen on |
| options available to keep them active for the entire | | | | free falling, why not take a scenic hot air balloon ride |
| day. To be honest, it can be much easier and less | | | | over the countryside? These rides also make brilliant |
| stressful to take them out for the day and letting | | | | birthday presents for those people who have |
| someone else organise their activities instead of having | | | | everything, as does flying lessons. If your budget |
| all the chaos in your own home, or the hassle of | | | | doesn't stretch that far, there are some amazing kites |
| booking allsorts of different suppliers to work together | | | | available to buy and fly! |
| on the day. | | | | Driving experiences are always exhilarating. Choose a |
| Classic Days Out include Tourist Attractions such as | | | | competitive game, such as Quad Biking or Go Karting, |
| Theme parks, Fun Fairs, Amusement Arcades and | | | | perhaps a trip to Silverstone to keep everyone busy. |
| Activity Play Centres. A more cultured and educational, | | | | Go Karting and Quad Biking are good fun for both |
| but equally as interesting day out could include visits to | | | | adults and children and no license is necessary! Solo |
| Art Galleries, Museums, Heritage Centres or a local | | | | events such as an hour driving a Ferrari or an Off |
| Historic House. Some Zoos or Wildlife Centres are set | | | | Road Driving experience makes a brilliant present for |
| within the grounds of a historic Mansion House. Many | | | | that Peter Pan man in your life! For more adrenaline |
| of these combinations are geared towards families - | | | | pumping action, how about shooting?! Clay Pigeons for |
| usually including an Adventure Playground which kindly | | | | the less energetic, or a mad day of Paint-balling or |
| ensures that the children sleep well on the way home! | | | | Laser Games for the more active! |
| Many children (and "grown up's"!) enjoy participating in | | | | Finding an enjoyable evening entertainment to include |
| a sporting activity - many Leisure Centres can provide | | | | children can be difficult. A trip to the Cinema or |
| activities such as Football or Rugby Days, or hire out | | | | Theatre can be a very welcome way to spend an |
| courts so you can arrange your own tournaments for | | | | evening.... you get to sit down after a hectic day! If you |
| Tennis, Badminton or Squash! | | | | are still feeling motivated, why not find a Bowling Alley, |
| You could ask local sports team, for example a cricket | | | | Bingo Hall or even a venue holding a Musical or |
| team, to provide a days training on their professional | | | | Themed Night to stretch the evening out even longer! |
| sport. Many Golf Courses, Football Grounds or Cricket | | | | There are many types of accommodation you can |
| Greens have a club house to hire, so consider this if | | | | choose to frequent if you decide to stay away with |
| you are wanting to combine an active day out with a | | | | your family. From a room in a quaint little B&B to |
| party supper. | | | | camping in woodlands, from luxury holiday cottages to |
| There are a plethora of activities to be enjoyed on the | | | | 5* hotels, there is a bed out there somewhere which is |
| water; take a small group out on a riverboat or punting | | | | perfect for you! Many large theme parks now have |
| (don't forget the lifejackets!), or embark on a days | | | | associated hotels, or complexes within the grounds to |
| frivolities learning to water ski or wind surf. If some | | | | make your weekend even easier, and many tourist |
| calm is required, a spot of fishing could be called upon. | | | | attractions will also have recommended |
| Or just gather up your swimming costumes and enjoy | | | | accommodation. |