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The best family days out and attractions in the UK
As the end of lockdown is in sight and the school holidays draw nearer, it’s finally time to get some dates in the diary to keep you and the kids entertained! With this in mind, we’ve put together a hand-picked list of the best kids’ days out and top family attractions in the UK to help you get ahead of the game. From Go Ape adventures to amazing animal experiences, we’re sure to have the perfect day out to suit your whole family. Best outdoor experience days Tree Top Adventure at Go Ape for One Adult and One Child Get in touch with your wild side and spend some quality…
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Lockdown Easing Planning and Experience Guide
We’ve lunged through every PE with Joe, baked countless loaves of banana bread, and literally watched paint dry over the past 12 months just to fight off the boredom. But now, finally, the wait is over – freedom is on the horizon! As the country begins to emerge from lockdown, we’ve put together a roadmap of all the key rule change dates you need to know about from now until June 21st. From exploring the Great Outdoors in April, to fine dining in May and a night at the theatre in June, this experience guide is sure to help you with your post-lockdown planning and get you ready to make…
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Top Experiences to enjoy in April
With Summer on the horizon and lockdown lifting, it is time to start looking forward to brighter days to make memories and rediscover unmissable experiences. Excitingly from April 12th, we expect to see many of our outdoor and self-accommodation experiences opening back up again, aligned with government guidance. So, we have pulled together some of our top and new experiences to enjoy with your family and friends when you are able to do so. Treetop Adventure at Go Ape Break free from lockdown with a Go Ape treetop adventure, the perfect way to spend quality time together with friends and family after so much time apart. The kids (and adults…
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Ready to fly the Phoenix? The ultimate guide to the new Zip World Tower
We are excited for the launch of Zip World’s brand-new South Wales location called Zip World Tower, to be opened on April 22nd 2021. This new site will be home to Phoenix, the fastest seated zip line in the world and Zip World Tower Coaster (to be opened at a later date), which will be the UK’s and Europe’s only side-by-side karted coaster of its kind. Zip World Tower vouchers are now available to buy in advance on Red Letter Days, so you can start planning your adventures now and be one of the first to take on this adrenaline-fueled experience when it officially opens next month. Read below for…
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How to brew beer at home: a guide to home-brewing
Ah, pubs. How we miss you. You really can’t beat a cold one down at your local. But while the doors of Queen’s Heads across the country remain closed for the time being, who said you can’t learn how to brew beer at home? While it may at first sound like an intimidating and expensive hobby, nothing could actually be further from the truth. Making beer at home is easy and fun. And once you’ve got the magic hop touch, a beer brewing kit will actually end up saving you money! To help you on your way to crafting the perfect pint, we’ve consulted master brewers Woodforde’s, who are banging…
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The best gifts to show your mum how much you appreciate her this Mother’s Day
This year, lockdown restrictions have made spending time with our mums more difficult than ever. So it has never been more important to show our mums how much we love them on Mother’s Day. Here are some thoughtful gift ideas that your mum is sure to love. They can’t help ease the lockdown restrictions any faster, but they can definitely show your mum just how much you care and that you’re thinking of her. 1. The gift of time This Mother’s Day, we’ve teamed up with Family Action to reclaim 100,000 hours of ‘mumpaid labour’ before Sunday 14th March. Mums and parents have done more than their fair share of…