Here's a little taste of some of the great family favourites you can enjoy on a break in our fab cities . . .
Holiday on Ice - Spirit
An exhilarating fusion of fire, air, earth and water is the theme of the sensational new Holiday on Ice production, Spirit - presented by the world's most visited ice show and five times winner of Best Event For Groups!
Celebrated artistic Director Robin Cousins MBE and choreographer Karen Kresge have co-produced a cultural extravaganza of inspirational ice skating, combining the natural beauty of the four elements with global traditions and modern rhythms. A voyage from east to west, world-class ice skaters glide from sunrise to nightfall, recreating the ethnic splendour of Asian cultures, ancient mysticism of Stonehenge and tribal gathering of Native American Indians.
Holiday on Ice, and their new production Spirit, offers a complete entertainment experience for all ages, with an international award winning set, dramatic scene changes, creative lighting and a dazzling collection of over 350 extravagant costumes.
Skaters tumble from the sky in amazing, airborne gymnastics and spiral and dance on the ice with dynamic energy, performing some of the most dramatic lifts ever choreographed in a Holiday On Ice production.
Performance Dates and Times:
Tue 16th Feb: 7.30pm (Gala Performance)
Wed 17th Feb: 1pm & 7.30pm
Thur 18th Feb: 1pm & 7.30pm
Fri 19th Feb: 12.30pm, 4.15pm & 8pm
Sat 20th Feb: 12.30pm, 4.15pm & 8pm
Sun 21st Feb: 12.30pm & 4.15pm
Ticket Prices - Adult ticket prices range from £29.50 - £14.50, sSenior ticket prices range from £27.50 - £23.50 *. All Children's tickets are £10.
* Senior discounts apply Tuesday to Friday.
Dance City
Temple Street, Newcastle
Dance City is the most northern of National Dance Agencies and the largest outside of London. It aims to bring dance to life by developing access and participation in the rich variety of dance styles that are practised in contemporary Britain.
The Sage Gateshead
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.
Herbert Art Gallery& Museum
Recently refurbished, eight permanent galleries and four temporary galleries
Museum & Winter Gardens
This Award winning attraction is brilliant for the whole family - and especially kids of all ages - includes exhibitions, events and attractions.
Dickens World
Dickens World, in Chatham Maritime, is an exciting indoor themed visitor attraction based around the life, books and times of one of Britain's best-loved authors, Charles Dickens.
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.
Winter Garden and Peace Gardens
Winter Garden - Discover a breathtaking new world right in the heart of Sheffield City Centre. The Winter Garden is the largest temperate glasshouse in any European city centre. Inside the striking wooden arches are more than 2,500 exotic plants from around the globe.
Peace Gardens - Set against the backdrop of the Victorian Town Hall and with spectacular fountains, water features and lawns, the Peace Gardens have created an oasis for visitors.
Manchester Opera House
Chill Factor Manchester's Indoor Real Snow Centre
Now you can learn to ski or snowboard or find your ski or snowboard legs before leaving the UK for your next skiing or snowboarding holiday on our breath-taking indoor skiing and snowboarding slope. Whether you want to simply try skiing or snowboarding out by yourself or want lessons from one of our fully qualified ski or snowboard instructors, the choice is yours.
Hull Truck Theatre
Having started life staging theatre from the back of a truck and in converted church rooms, Hull Truck Theatre has steadily evolved into one of the UK's most vibrant producing theatres. It now has an excellent purpose built building in the centre of Hull, where it continues to create brilliant work under the expert guidance of Creative Director John Godber.
Wedgwood Visitor Centre & Museum
Its official - Stoke-on-Trent has the best museum! The newly opened Wedgwood Museum won the national Art Fund Prize in 2009. The Museum houses the majority of the Wedgwood ceramic archive and art collection and has, for the first time in history brought the entire collection together under one roof. The Museum sits next to the existing visitor facilities of the Visitor Centre, exhibitions, film theatre, retail areas and Wedgwood Tea room.
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!
Laing Art Gallery
The North East's Large Visitor Attraction of the Year has something for everyone to enjoy. A dynamic exhibition programme brings an exciting variety of art to the region, while fun learning events encourage even the youngest children to get involved. The impressive permanent collection includes work by John Martin, Henry Moore and the Pre- Raphaelite Brotherhood painters.
National Media Museum
Exactly what it says it is - delve into an amazing archive of information at this fabulous FREE museum – an exciting centre in the heart of the north devoted to film, photography, television, radio and the web. Exhibitions. Events. Five-storey IMAX screen. Film of the week. And four annual Film Festivals covering all tastes.
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