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