u2fme2
Well-Known Member
many thanks all
You are using an out of date browser. It may not display this or other websites correctly.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
You should upgrade or use an alternative browser.
Days out with the kids..................(ideas please)
- Thread starter u2fme2
- Start date
Always Ali
Well-Known Member
- Joined
- 6 Feb 2009
- Messages
- 3,089
- Location
- Marple Bridge
- Team supported
- Statistically, the greatest English football team ever
daveduke67 said:South Lakes zoo is pretty good and its one of the cheapest around too. Its compact and you don't have to walk a long way between enclosures as they're pretty much side by side. It's worth it to see the tiger climb that telegraph pole in about 2 seconds - if you ever thought you could outclimb a tiger this will hammer home the fact that you will be eaten even if you only had a foot to climb to safety!
Just beware of the monkeys around the cafe - must be scousers - they jump onto your table and nick your food literally from out of your hands. The lemurs will climb on your shoulder if you sit still enough.
This was a great shout! Went last Sunday and it was the best Zoo/Safari Park I have ever visited. The Madagascar enclosure was fantastic and I don't think you will experience getting this close to wild creatures (despite being in this place they are definitely wild)! Great value all round, but I would say take your own food as the fodder they served was the usual fast food offerings!
BELFAST_BLUE_BOY
Well-Known Member
went here last year....cheap....nice day out and a tractor ride!
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.wildboarpark.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.wildboarpark.co.uk/</a>
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.wildboarpark.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.wildboarpark.co.uk/</a>
u2fme2
Well-Known Member
that looks on the markseantheduck said:went here last year....cheap....nice day out and a tractor ride!
<a class="postlink" href="http://www.wildboarpark.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;">http://www.wildboarpark.co.uk/</a>
Blue Si O.B
Well-Known Member
My kids are going to benidorm to stay with my mum for 6 whole weeks. :)
Thanks to the people that suggested the south lakes zoo, went today and the kids totally loved it, buy some food on the way in and go feed the kangaroos and if you have the nerve the emu's.
Get to the lion enclosure for around 1615 when they are locked inside (whilst the keeper gets their food ready), you can get within a couple of feet of these awesome animals, close up their roar is truly spine tingling.
Loads of monkeys emu's and kangaroos just freely wandering around mingling in with the visitors, it really is a good day out.
Its about a 2 hour drive from manchester and I'd recommend going on a fine day, its about a 15-20 minute drive from bowness/windermere if you fancy nipping there after for your tea by the lake.<br /><br />-- Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:07 pm --<br /><br />Oh and I forgot to mention chill factore are doing a special this summer holidays, 1 adult goes free with every child, paid £20 yesterday for 2 hours skiing for 2 of us (usually costs £45) think it applies to the other snow activities too.
Get to the lion enclosure for around 1615 when they are locked inside (whilst the keeper gets their food ready), you can get within a couple of feet of these awesome animals, close up their roar is truly spine tingling.
Loads of monkeys emu's and kangaroos just freely wandering around mingling in with the visitors, it really is a good day out.
Its about a 2 hour drive from manchester and I'd recommend going on a fine day, its about a 15-20 minute drive from bowness/windermere if you fancy nipping there after for your tea by the lake.<br /><br />-- Wed Jul 20, 2011 9:07 pm --<br /><br />Oh and I forgot to mention chill factore are doing a special this summer holidays, 1 adult goes free with every child, paid £20 yesterday for 2 hours skiing for 2 of us (usually costs £45) think it applies to the other snow activities too.
meeesh
Well-Known Member
Get em down to the aviation viewing park mate....they will love it
Dovestone reservoir is a good shout, walking, climbing, cycling, sailing and all set in wonderful scenery.
Marbury country park in Northwich is good for an day out exploring, picnics, swimming in the outdoor pool or the lake. You can also have a great bike ride around the huge estate.
For a day on the beach, and not too far...West Kirby is ace. You can hire boats on the marine lake or go crabbing, or you can walk out to the hilbre islands which is a great adventure, but make sure you follow the tides.
If you have more than a day, go to Anglesey and the Great orme/Llandudno.
Marbury country park in Northwich is good for an day out exploring, picnics, swimming in the outdoor pool or the lake. You can also have a great bike ride around the huge estate.
For a day on the beach, and not too far...West Kirby is ace. You can hire boats on the marine lake or go crabbing, or you can walk out to the hilbre islands which is a great adventure, but make sure you follow the tides.
If you have more than a day, go to Anglesey and the Great orme/Llandudno.
do you have to pay? your on about manchester airport arnt you?meeesh said:Get em down to the aviation viewing park mate....they will love it