As part of Drayton Manor Theme Park’s 60th Anniversary,everyone visiting the park during the six week summer holidays – 28 July – 4 September – will be able to enter a daily competition to win one of a selection of prizes, including an annual pass to the park, Mega Blocks Thomas & Friend toys and Thomas the Tank Engine DVD’s.
Tickets can be purchased online at www.draytonmanor.co.uk or by calling 0844 472 1960
Peppa Pig will be visiting young fans at the Lowry Outlet Mall on Saturday 14 August. A whole day of fun is being dedicated to the preschool favourite ans she will be greeting fans between 11am and 4pm.
Other Peppa themed fun includes making a Piggy Bank to take home in Craft Workshops on Thursday 12 and Friday 13 August.
Face Painting fun Peppa style will be taking place on Wednesday 11 and Sunday 15 August.
Youngsters will also be in with a chance of winning a Peppa Pig Goody Bag full of Peppa Pig stickers, activity books and lots more, courtesy of The Works at the Lowry Outlet Mall. All you need to do, to be in with a chance of winning, is draw Peppa Pig enjoying a family day out by the waterfront at The Quays. Bring your drawing to the information desk with your name, age and phone number on the back and you will be entered into the competition.
For more information, visit: www.lowryoutletmall.com
A brand new phone app developed by Palm, will help parents find things to do to entertain the family during the holidays. The Get Social app will suggest three events, attractions and places to visit everyday in July and August.
The Get Social app will provide users with three suggestions every day across June, July and August for things to do including interesting events, attractions and places to visit. Those looking to plan ahead can access the web portal here: http://getsocial.palm.com/portal.
Our three picks:
Houses of Parliament Summer Opening, London – 2 August: During the summer break for Parliament it is possible to buy a ticket for a 75-minute guided tour of the House of Commons and the House of Lords, so time to learn-up and what actually goes-on in the debating chamber.
Bristol International Balloon Fiesta – 12th August: Europe’s largest hot air balloon festival, with over 100 balloons taking part! A free arena and air displays, with over 250 trade stands and caterers, this is one to wow the family with!
Notting Hill Carnival, London – 29 August: World famous Carnival held in the upmarket Notting Hill area of London. Featuring the best in Caribbean food and miles of colourful costumes and vibrant music.
