What better way to decide on a refreshing weekend break . . . try something new!
Something different. Something you've always wanted to try. Somewhere you've never been before. Something new to learn. Some new experience to be enjoyed.
Here are some starter ideas for planning your adventure . . .
Bunker Tours
Bunker Tours at RAF Holmpton
Behind the massive blast doors the Vast nuclear Bunker extends almost 100ft below ground and covers nearly 3500sq ft - an absolutely amazing experience.
Derby Ghost Walks
Dare you . . . these ghost walks are a real delight . .. and a fright. You really need to experience this spooky side of Derby and its past . . . for real!
Saltaire Arts Trail
The Open Houses is the centre-piece of the Arts Trail in the UNESCO World Heritage Site Saltaire, a perfectly preserved Victorian village.
Grade II listed residents houses are transformed into unique galleries showcasing the finest art and craft from across Yorkshire.
Other highlights include the Makers' Fair and the Open Exhibition.
Leeds Grand Theatre & Opera House
The Grand Theatre celebrated the 130th anniversary of its opening in 2008. It is widely regarded as a major milestone in Victorian theatre building. Seating approximately 1550 at full capacity, the auditorium provides a home for performances of all types. An enormous range of notable dance, drama, comedy and music productions have been seen at The Grand. Critically acclaimed companies, Opera North and Northern Ballet Theatre have their residencies at the theatre.
Bradford Animation Festival
The National Media Museum is proud to present the fifteenth edition of the UK 's longest-running and biggest animation festival. This year will see our customary array of screentalks, workshops and special events led by some of the industry's top names. The Festival culminates in the annual BAF Awards which celebrate the very best in new animation from around the world.
Visit www.nationalmediamuseum.org.uk for more information.
Castle Keep Ghost Hunt
Friday, and Saturday evenings,
Are you brave enough to venture into the unknown at one of the scariest haunted locations in the UK? Join us on a spine-chilling journey as we investigate Newcastle's foreboding Castle Keep that was once one of the most brutal and violent prisons in the UK. Expect the unexpected
National Space Centre
The award winning National Space Centre is the UK's largest attraction dedicated to space. Catch sight of the Space Centre's futuristic Rocket Tower, and you know you're for hours of breathtaking discovery and interactive fun.
With the UK's largest planetarium, this hands-on, interactive journey through six stunning galleries, Rocket Tower, and S.I.M ride offers an experience that is out of this world.
BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art
BALTIC is a major international centre for contemporary visual art.
This renovated flourmill is one of the biggest temporary art spaces in Europe with over 3,000sq m of art space, a cinema/lecture space and a library and archive for the study of contemporary art. BALTIC presents a dynamic and ambitious programme of changing exhibitions, events and projects,offering something new with every visit.
TRAX motorsport
For more than 5 years Trax motorsport has provided a safe and exciting environment where adults and children can learn a range of motorsport skills. This unique and dynamic 140acre site is the largest off road facility in the UK with a variety of circuits purpose built for the activities of Quad biking, Motocross, Karting, Supermoto, Rally driving, 4x4 Driving and Paintball.
Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Visit the world famous historic ships at the home of the Royal Navy. Go aboard HMS Victory, HMS Warrior 1860 and see the Mary Rose Museum for the best day out in the South of England. The Historic Dockyard is a great place to experience 800 years of naval history surrounded by working docks and historic buildings.
Trentham Monkey Forest
A totally unique experience. The only place in Britain where you can walk amongst 140 Barbary macaques roaming free in 60 acres of beautiful English forest.
Sheffield Ski Village
Sheffield Ski Village is a great place to learn to Ski or Snowboard and for a family day out.
The slopes cater perfectly for beginners and advanced riders and our lesson programme will soon have you enjoying all that Skiing and Snowboarding has to offer.
Motoring Ghost Town
Whatever happened to the Coventry car industry?
1980 - 2010
Iconic motoring brands such as Jaguar, Peugeot Talbot and ITIO taxis feature in the gallery - and a media-led story of the rollercoast fate of Coventry's motor industry through newsprint displays. Inspired by American designer Barbara Kouger.
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