Thrills and Speed

Where is the scariest roller coaster in the UK?  Which drop will double your heartbeat? The Stealth at Thorpe Park. This coaster thrills you with a combination of height and acceleration; riders’ heartbeats usually double to 170bpm (beats per minute) and stress hormone levels triple. Read more

Download Festival 2008, the premier rock and heavy metal festival

Download Festival is well known as the premier rock and heavy metal festival of the UK and subsequently, on Friday 13th June, hard rock fans from all over the country and further afield were gathered in the sacred grounds of Donington Park, ready to rock n roll. Read more

Alton Towers – A Great Family Day Out

Alton Towers - Are you looking for a great family day out? Need a short break or time with the kids during school holidays? Alton Towers may be the place for you.

Alton Towers is a family-geared theme and amusement park that offers something for all ages. Toddlers and children can have a fun day exploring the park and riding the rides that are suitable for their age group. Adults can visit the spa or have an intimate dinner in one of the many restaurants available. A visit to the water park can take the edge off a hot day and give the family happy memories for months to come.

The park offers family fun for all ages: roller coasters, rides, live shows, and costume characters. There are fun packed activities for all ages. It’s a great day out for the weekend or during school breaks.

The park offers activities for adults, as well. A complete spa is on offer to pamper you for the day with masssages and facials, body treatments and an aqua relaxation room. There is a miniature golf course with two levels of play, or, if you want to get away on a hot day, a water park where you can splash and slide with the entire family.

There are two hotels at the park: The Alton Towers Hotel is open year round and is themed around the “great inventor and traveller, Sir Algenon Alton.” The rooms can sleep four to five people, or there are large and beautifully decorated suites available. The Splash Landings Hotel is a Caribbean village hotel that overlooks the Cariba creek waterpark. This hotel is also open year round and the rooms are decorated in Caribbean style. Both hotels have several restaurants and bars featuring live entertainment.

Alton Towers is located in Staffordshire, with easy access from the M1 or the M6. Day passes are available, or you can purchase a family weekend package that includes accomodation and entry to the park or parks of your choice.

If you are looking for a fun day out or a weekend or school break, visit Alton Towers and have a great time!

St. George’s Day, St George the patron saint of England

St George’s Day, Patron of England

St. George, why is St. George’s Day not celebrated in England, St George is the patron saint of England and yet we do not in England have a public holiday or a bank holiday, why is this? Read more