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Drayton Manor Theme Park, one of the UK’s leading theme parks, treating families to the exhilaration o.f thrill rides like Apocalypse. Families can steam ahead to the all new Thomas land, the first in Europe, where young and old can enjoy the atmosphere of Sodor. Families can interact with their favourite characters. Children can enjoy rides on Thomas and exciting adventures with Troublesome Trucks Runaway Coaster. Thomas land features 12 wonderful themed rides and a spectacular play area indoors where children can play safely and happily whatever the weather. Thomas land also has a superb shop bursting full of Thomas and Friends merchandise. So families everywhere whether day tripping or on holidays can enjoy Thomas land at Drayton Manor. Drayton Manor is set amidst 6,000 square meters of beautiful parkland giving families plenty of space to enjoy the surroundings. Why not go on safari and visit the tigers at Drayton Manors very own Zoo. Watch the beautiful big cats play with their Boomer balls. The big cats include a superior collection of Tigers, Black Leopards and Lynx along with some smaller cats. Meer cats and marmosets have also been born at Drayton Manor and please visitors with fun frolics.
Drayton Manor Prices are as follows. Tickets Standard Price Online Price Aged 12 - 64 years £32.00 From £19.95 Aged 4 - 11 years £25.00 From £17.95 Aged 2 - 3 years £2.50 £2.50 Under 2 years FREE.
Opening Times – 19th March 2011- 30th October 2011. The park opens at 9:30am and rides start at 10:30am. The park closes at 5pm
Directions to the Park - Drayton Manor Park is near Tamworth, Staffordshire on the A4091, just off the A38 / A446, J9 M42 & Exit T2 M6 Toll. Car Parking is Free.
Map and Directions Bus Services For details of bus services to Drayton Manor, visit Arriva or Travel West Midlands Train Station & Taxi Service The nearest train station is TAMWORTH (approx 3 miles away). Taxi’s can be caught from here. A2B Taxi's. 1 to 8 seaters available and wheelchair accessible. Tel: 01827 311111
Satellite Navigation For visitors that will be using Satellite Navigation to get here, is
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Wales Premier Water park LC2
The LC2 in Swansea is a great day out for any family. This is a superbly equipped Water park and leisure complex, where children and adults of any age can enjoy the great facilities. The LC2 houses a host of fun filled activities suitable for all ages. Children can enjoy the new 30 ft climbing wall, and safely experience the thrill of rock climbing. Kids just adore climbing anything so this will test their nerve. Climbing lines, keep children and adults safe along with the safety helmets provided. The LC2 also has an interactive play area where younger children can be kept entertained for hours. There is a four tier play tower which features great slides and ball pools, where children can submerge themselves in balls. The LC2 offers families a great day out, whether you want to climb; swim or play there is something for all the family to enjoy. The LC2 swimming pool facilities are state of the art and offer surf style experiences with the Board rider. This new surf style experience enables young and old to catch waves safely. If you love surfing you will love the Board rider experience as whatever the weather outside, the environment doesn’t affect the board riders ability to create great waves indoors at the LC2. If you still haven’t had enough of a thrill and exhilarating swim, then why not try out the Master blaster, a great white knuckle roller coaster style water experience. The flumes take you up and down and round and round, this ride really gets the adrenaline pumping and the excitement thrill that families enjoy. To unwind the family can enjoy the watermark where a labyrinth of pool networks let you explore the slides and rides. If you prefer to just swim, then swim against the waves or float along on the lazy river, relaxing as you go.
A handy tip is to prebook your tickets either at the website http://www.thelcswansea.com or by telephoning 01792 484672. Children aged 0-3 need one adult per child supervision. Children under 2 must wear swim nappies. Children aged 4-6 need one adult per two children supervision. Children 8 years and over do not require any supervision unless they can’t swim.
Directions to the LC2 LC2 Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3ST Web: www.theIcswansea.co.uk 
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National Show caves Centre for Wales – DAN-YR-OGOF, featuring one of the Worlds largest Dinosaur Parks. This park makes a family day out a great adventure for both the old and the young. You are transported back in time 65 million years where you come up against almost 200 life sized replicas of prehistoric dinosaurs. Any Family Holiday would benefit from a great day out like this especially if any of the kids are dinosaur lovers. Dan-yr-Ogof is an award winning dinosaur park and is acclaimed to be one of the largest in the world. This is the ultimate family day out. Dan-yr-Ogof Show caves are located approximately 25 minutes from the M4, which makes accessibility easy. Take junction 45 and follow the brown tourist signs north of the A4067 (Pontardawe).
Dan-Yr –Ogof is open seven days a week from April the 1st to October 31st, they open at 10am. 24 hours telephone information line: 01639 730284. The National show caves feature loads of superb replicas of dinosaurs but also have spectacular caves which were discovered in 1953, by cavers. These incredible caves reaching 25 meters high in places treat you to spectacular viewing where you can watch waterfalls cascade in the magnificent cathedral caves. These showcases make an ore inspiring view which is the backdrop to many wedding ceremonies. This family fun day out is great to treat the kids to whatever the weather as there is both indoor and outdoor fun. There is the Barney Owl playground which is packed with fun adventure games like slides, rope climbs and aerial walkways. If the family are a lover of animals then Dan-Yr-Ogof even treats you to an outstanding greet and meet selection of superb animals. One of natures gentle giants the Shire Horses, who are so majestic and kind in nature delight many families. There are also Shetland ponies, llamas, rabbits, chipmunks and many more. Those who like life in the fast lane can enjoy the Jurassic Karting tracks which are suitable for the younger driver (3-6yrs). There is just so much family fun to be had. The National Show caves Centre for Wales is surrounded by breathtaking scenery. The fun filled park is child friendly and a treats the whole family to a marvellous day out. Step back in time to prehistoric days where you can be part of the Jurassic era walking with Dinosaurs. Family holidays can be so much fun and treat the family to lifelong memories. | |
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