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Feeling fed up, and having *slightly* more money than usual I was wondering about actually paying some money for a decent tourist attraction during Easter. Somewhere 2-3 hours from Cardiff ideally - I have IHG and Hilton hotel points to use so that would make an overnight stay cheaper.
Looked at Alton Towers, but what's it like these days? Last time I went there was litter and wasps everywhere, tired looking parents queueing for 10 minutes for the only food they could afford which was a bag of too salty chips. But that was 20 years ago at least. Not sure the kids would enjoy the rides, they are nervous ninnies and would not like the big rollercoasters etc. Nor would I, for that matter.
A really good museum or something, or something activity based.. dunno. Normally we discount the stuff that costs <£40 to get in, but would probably go £150 max if it were worth it.
Go climbing on the cliffs in Pembrokeshire? It really is one of the nicest places I've ever climbed; south-facing so warm and sunny (although the forecast isn't great) with lovely clean dry limestone, which is a nice rock to climb as it's grippy and offers lots of holds. See if you can get booked in with an outdoor pursuits centre or local climbing guide.
Don't want to be planning anything complicated... Plus the weather's going to be shite. And the Mrs wouldn't enjoy it.
Castle? Laser quest? Trampoline park? Treasure hunt?
Do all the touristy stuff in Cardiff.
Not sure on the ages involved, but I would recommend an Escape Room. (I am a new convert). The one we did was perfect for ages 10+ (possibly younger) and was also great for the 75 year old.
There are loads and the quality does vary, but Tripadvisor does a great job of sorting the wheat from the chafe
I think you are South Wales, but if not you can tweak the city in this link
Head down to Barry for some rock pooling in the rain.
Botanics of Wales have stuff on over the weekend.
Bristol for the day.
Eat out and takeaways for a no cooking weekend.
Ask the kids what they would like to do.
Babysit all the Saxonrider kids(he will pay you)
Cycle hire in the Forest of Dean? Lunch in Ross on Wye? Canadian canoes on the Avon?
Day out doing the free bits in that there London. You could ask Fred to be tour guide.
Bristol for the day
Alright but what's worth doing? Been to the zoo before...
Terracotta Army is on show in Liverpool (Might be just out of your travel time distance)
GT Championship is on at Oulton Park this weekend as well.
Geocaching in the rain, and save the money until you have something specific to spend it on?
Go to Bath, nice for a mooch, not sure off attractions - the spa?
Centre Parcs?
C & H?
stay local; pick from or combine...hill walk, forest walk, small animal park (not more than 40 mins driving), playpark, softplay, swimming, cinema & pizza hut for tea!
mmm pizza..
kids in bed, beer in the fridge & not working tomorrow...ahhh
If you are thinking theme parks then Alton Towers is quite full on if you are not into the big rollercoasters. It is a nice place to be though, no issues with litter when i was there.
I'd suggest drayton manor or chessington which both have rides that are a bit tamer but still proper coasters.
& i'd 2nd not going to towers, it's just round the corner from me & there's no way I'd be going there on a bank holiday, the drive back to the motorway gets clogged real bad.
stay local; pick from or combine…hill walk, forest walk, small animal park (not more than 40 mins driving), playpark, softplay, swimming, cinema & pizza hut for tea!
That's basically what we do all the time anyway.
Alright but what’s worth doing?
Read this in the voice of the turtle in Finding Nemo>>> "Dude,like,look around,you are on this whole interweb search things out machine, and it's like really big for finding awesome stuff"
10 seconds later........ 🙂
https://visitbristol.co.uk/whats-on/easter-holiday-events
Warwick castle used to have knights jousting, a battle re-enactment with some (deliberately) world weary swordsmen explaining why Hollywood battles were nothing like the real thing, in a suitably sarcastic way that appealed to my sense of humour, deadly swooping eagles and stuff. And a genuine giant f'off trebuchet that could throw rocks and flaming barrels hundreds of yards.
Not sure on the ages involved, but I would recommend an Escape Room.
Exactly what I was about to say. I've done about 15 now, they're great. I can dig about for recommendations in your area if you're interested.
If I was the OP I wouldn't be planning to drive too far; this is the weekend when the British people clebrate the religious festival by going out and sitting in cars in traffic jams for two days.
London ?
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Centre Parcs?
Would his Mrs enjoy it?
Is the Peak District too far? First day at Chatsworth. Tour of the house and then the adventure playground and animal petting area (all day in the adventure playground is easily doable as it is ace. Second day based in Castleton. Tour of the caves and then up to the castle. Might struggle to get accommodation though.
Centre parcs
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He said £150 max not £1500!