Activity Holidays
New Year, new you, new skills
As the festive season approaches, the dilemma of making a New Year's resolution is one that will inevitably be preying on many people's minds.
New lease of life for Condover Hall
Condover Hall, near Shrewsbury, is about to be given a multi million pound refurbishment by new owners JCA. The leading school trips provider has purchased this property with the intention of bringing Condover Hall back to life by filling the halls with the voices of eager children. The revamp will transform and develop the site providing 500 school children each week a unique opportunity to explore this state-of- the- art residential and activity centre.
All in good spirit
A haunted 16th Century stately home was blessed by a priest yesterday in preparation for it being turned into a state-of-the-art children's activity centre.
Half term activities at Imperial War Museum North
Uncover the secrets of the deep this October half term at Imperial War Museum North in Manchester. Get hands on and discover the truth about submarines, U-Boats and the hidden life of sailors below the waves. Join in a range of family activities, including a new Sub-Club.
Bowled over by Warner Leisure Hotels
Warner Leisure Hotels has announced its biggest ever programme of bowling breaks.
'Wild Art Foraging' on Scotland’s west coast
A brand new themed short break has been created by the owners of one of Scotland's up-and-coming hotels, the lovely Loch Melfort Hotel in Arduaine by Oban.
Autumn events in South East England
Autumn is well and truly upon us - but that doesn’t mean you can’t get out and enjoy South East England.
Go Ape with MacDonald Hotels & Resorts this autumn
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts is teaming up with Go Ape this autumn to offer a 25% discount that will see guests swinging from the treetops.
Go with the flow in the Alentejo
Just an hour's drive from Lisbon, Headwater's newest walking holiday is the ideal introduction to southern Portugal's untouched countryside and relaxing pace of life.
Get active in Morocco
Fleewinter has introduced activity breaks to its brand new riad complex, Rebali – located in the small village of Sidi Kaouki, 20 minutes from the coastal town of Essaouira – for those who would rather climb onto a camel than just snooze on a sunbed.
Fun autumn breaks for adults only!
Get a group of friends together and head off for an Autumn break without the kids: theme parks in Florida, wine tasting in France or adrenaline-fulled windsurfing in Morocco?
Half-term family fun in South East England
With the kids now back in school, get a head-start on keeping them entertained during the fast-approaching October half term. Throughout South East England all sorts of activities are taking place, from Wizards Week to Ghostly Submarine tours, so you can be sure of finding something to engage and delight.
Pack your sequins for a dancing holiday with Thomson
‘Strictly’ is back and this season’s line-up is bound to keep you on your toes. The competition begins in earnest on 1 October, but don’t think it’s just the celebrities that get to have all the fun…
How to beat the post-holiday blues
If you cannot wait until next summer for your next long break, why not make the most of the holiday season and plan an exciting getaway abroad?
Sunparks to launch new Netherlands resort
Family holiday village specialist Sunparks is now taking bookings for its latest resort in the Netherlands, the company’s third holiday village in the country. Sunparks Sandur Drenthe launches in January 2011, with prices starting from as little as £12 per person, per night.