GreenWood Family Park, North Wales
What: Experience one of the UK’s greenest days out
When: Daily
Enjoy a thrilling family day out, surrounded by nature in the woodland of North Wales. The award-winning adventure park is home to the UK’s only people-powered rollercoaster, the UK’s first solar powered ride and much more.
Immerse yourself in ‘Forest Rocks’ as our park ranger, Jess, hosts a fun forest school, get lost in the mysterious Dragon Maze and ride along the Enchanted River during a day out at one of the UK’s most sustainable family attractions.
Discover action and adventure this summer – BOOK HERE
York’s Chocolate Story
What: Summer Chocolate Masterclass
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 23rd July to 4th September
Indulge in a sweet summer at York’s Chocolate Story with an exclusive family masterclass, providing a unique opportunity to become a chocolatier and create an array of tasty chocolate treats under the expert guidance of our chocolatiers.
Also, enjoy a Classic Guided Tour and dive into the delicious, 4,000-year history of chocolate and explore York’s rich chocolate heritage. Led by expert guides, uncover the secrets behind the city’s esteemed chocolate industry while making unforgettable memories.
Unwrap the history of chocolate – BOOK HERE
Spinnaker Tower, Portsmouth
What: Sky Ranger Squad
When: 22nd July to 30th August
The 170-metre high observation tower offers spectacular views of the sea and outstanding experiences, from high tea to abseiling.
This summer, earn your Sky Ranger badge and join the Spinnaker team as we host six weeks of family fun. From Pirate fun and dinosaur hunting to heroes and villains and chocolate making, there’s a new Sky Ranger activity each week with an exclusive Pop Badge to collect for each.
Simply pay once for your Sky Ranger family ticket and return as many times as you like between Monday 22nd July and Friday 30th August!
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The Loch Ness Centre, Inverness
What: Loch Ness with Alan McKenna
When: Saturday 10th August, with additional dates later in the year
Uncover the truth about one of the world’s most famous legends. Tales of Nessie date back almost 1,500 years and monster hunters continue to flock to Loch Ness to catch a glimpse to this day.
Deepscan with Alan McKenna gives visitors the chance to embark on a quest onto the legendary waters of Loch Ness alongside Deepscan Captain Alistair Matheson, the esteemed Skipper for the Loch Ness Project.
Help Alan from Loch Ness Exploration search for clues by utilising a 60-foot hydrophone to listen for mysterious sounds echoing from the depths of the loch, as the search for Nessie goes on.
Discover the real Loch Ness story today – BOOK HERE
Coronation Street Experience, Manchester
What: Coronation Street Star Tours
When: Every Saturday and Sunday
A long list of Corrie legends from Dame Maureen Lipman to Andy Whyment have graced the set’s Star Tours in the past but who could you meet this time around?
Soap fans have more chance than ever to meet their favourites this summer with icons like Sue Cleaver and Colson Smith lined up to appear on the Cobbles in the coming months – although it’s always a surprise which star guest you will get to meet!
During your visit, you can also grab snaps outside The Rovers Return or The Kabin on your tour of Coronation Street’s authentic set, visit the Exhibition to relive iconic moments from the show and grab a bite in our café before posing behind the nation’s most famous bar.
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Emmerdale Village Tour, Leeds
What: Emmerdale Star Tours
When: Every Saturday and Sunday
There’s no more beautiful county than Yorkshire and the sun brings it to life. Explore its most famous village with pit stops at The Woolpack and David’s Shop, and meet one of Emmerdale’s most popular residents. Danny Miller, Lisa Riley and Natalie Robb have all graced the tours in the past so why not see who you meet this time around? Get a sneak peek behind the scenes of the idyllic village which is always gripped by drama on a 90-minute Star Tour this summer.
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Oxford Castle & Prison
What: Knight School
When: 25th July to 30th August
Climb the 101 steps of St George’s Tower to enjoy panoramic views of Oxford. Descend to the castle’s haunted, ancient crypt and do time in the prison’s 18th century cells. All before climbing the iconic Mound at the heart of one of the UK’s most popular city escapes.
This summer, join its Knight School, which returns for another year. Don your armour, sharpen your sword and prepare to set out on a quest. Join us in the Castleyard for medieval weapons training, jousting and archery – all under the supervision of the Castle’s knights. Once you’ve been trained, you will be knighted and presented with your own sword to take home!
Step inside and do 1,000 years of time – BOOK HERE
The Real Mary King’s Close, Edinburgh
What: True Crime Tours
When: Every Friday and Saturday in August
Discover authentic truths about Edinburgh’s dark past and find out what it was really like for the people who lived, worked and died on the Close, which sits beneath the modern day Royal Mile.
For the first time, adult-only True Crime Tours take place in the summer – leading guests on a journey to discover the dark details of criminal misdemeanours that took place in 17th century Edinburgh, confronting themes such as eviction, addiction, and the criminal lack of legislation in place to protect residents. Find out what the rise of the witch trials meant for ordinary people living on the closes. Also, learn of the intriguing link that Mary King’s Close has to the infamous character that likely inspired The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.
Step down into Edinburgh’s hidden history – BOOK HERE
