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Maserati Driving in London
For anyone who loves beautiful cars, can you think of anything better than being offered the chance to drive a car of your dreams around the streets of London? Neither could Red Letter Days’ very own Phil and Steve. They did not need asking twice whether or not they fancied getting behind the wheel of a Maserati. The biggest decision to be made was who was going to drive first.
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Battle of Britain Anniversary
This year marks the 76th anniversary of The Battle of Britain, one of the most pivotal and momentous moments in our nation’s history and today, the 15th September, marks the anniversary of Battle of Britain Day. This extraordinary event is significant for many reasons, and may well be the last time the 21 surviving veterans are able to commemorate. As a result the occasion is being marked up and down the country, with air shows, documentaries, commemorative coins and more. How much do we really know about ‘the Few’ that risked their lives for us all?
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Roald Dahl Facts – 7 Things You Didn’t Know
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! IT’S ROALD DAHL DAY, and kids across the land are dressing up as their favourite Roald Dahl characters – which one is yours? Ours is easily The BFG (superbly played by Mark Rylance) whom we fell in love with in summer 2016 with the release of our favourite film of the year. What better excuse to include the trailer here, and to share some interesting Roald Dahl facts you didn’t know!
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Top 5 Couples Breaks Guaranteed to Impress
The school holidays have come to an end (finally), meaning it’s time to stop focusing on the kids and activities for them, and can think about spending some relaxing time together as a couple. We filled you full to the brim with ideas to keep the kids entertained over the summer. Now we have some suggestions for couples breaks that are guaranteed to help you unwind at a range of picturesque locations. Take a look at our ideal UK staycations blog too for additional post post-schooldays inspiration!
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Helicopter Flight Over London
Home to some of the most famous historic and modern landmarks in the world, it’s no surprise London is also one of the most-visited capitals. Over 31.5 million people descended on the city in 2015 alone! There are plenty of ways to explore London: via walking tours, Thames boat cruises, bus tours… or from the air, in a helicopter.
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The Thames Festival and Thames Rocket Powerboating
The month of September is a special one for the capital’s longest river, with The Thames Trust’s Totally Thames Festival going on all month. From floating art installations to the symbolic Source to Sea Relay, from the Tall Ships Cruise to the annual fireworks display, it’s a great time to get on a boat. So we did! Following in the footsteps of colleague Rachael, who stepped onto a RIB earlier in the year, we sent our very own Dario, Maria, Sudha, and HR manager Anne to hop aboard a Thames Rockets RIB boat, for a sightseeing cruise with a speedy twist…