Britains theme parks briefly explained
Well there isn’t really many choice in the matter as you either live to far away from your favourite or just think going to the likes of Disney World is a far better option. What are the choice we actually have here in the UK?
Alton Towers
The biggest one is easily going to be The awsome Alton Towers and houses the rides like Nemesis, Ripsaw, Rita and the kids favourite Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. The biggest and best is likely to be this one but it is also going to be the busiest.
Thorpe Park
This park is all about coasters mixed with water with the likes of Tidal Wave and Nemesis Inferno. This park also contains the first ever ride based on a horror movie and comes in the name of SAW.
Legoland as well as Chessington are the two that are for kids more than adults. Chessington is a Zoo as well as a theme park and Legoland not only houses rides but a land where you can look at some of the best Lego ever built including a Kennedy Space Centre Launch made entirely of the Lego bricks. There is also Drayton Manor which again is like Chessington but containing perhaps a few rides that the adults can enjoy also.
What happens if you are just not that into theme parks? The answer is simple, why not go up into the country and stay there for a few days on one of those relaxing family holidays UK. Wales is a lovely spot to go to where you can see Britain for its true wonder and beauty. Of course you could just go up to Cardiff Castle on family days out. Either way, Wales should certainly be on your list of must places to go when you head out on a short break to Britain.
Plymouth Weekend City Breaks and Tourist Attractions to Visit
Vacations in England seem to be amazingly popular at the moment, most likely due to the present depression and the low value of the pound Sterling. The UK has a large number of top class tourist destinations including London (the capital city of England) and other interesting cities plus a fine collection of seaside resorts such as; Blackpool, Bournemouth, Bognor Regis and Brighton. One place often overlooked is Plymouth in the south of England.
First appearances are that Plymouth appears a little plain and principally modern, but investigating a little deeper and you will quickly find that the city of Plymouth has a rich history and a long association with the sea. As far back as the 16th century the town has had a busy port. In fifteen eighty eight Sir Francis Drake set sail from the town’s port to successfully defend the English by defeating the Spanish Armada. Another moment in history occurred in 1620 when the Pilgrim Fathers embarked from the port.
It is possible to enjoy inexpensive Plymouth weekend city breaks by making a reservation in bed and breakfast in Plymouth rather than booking a expensive hotel. A quick search on Google will show that you can book a room for as little as £29 a night and some places offer dinners at a very reasonable rate, often equivalent to, or less costly than local restaurants.
Places To Visit In Plymouth
There are a great many interesting places in the town which are worth a visit. Popular visitor attractions include; the old quay at Sutton Harbour, the National Marine Aquarium, Merchant’s House Museum and the Barbican district. A trip on a boat around the naval base is an excellent way to spend some time and if you have more time why not take a day out to other places near to Plymouth, for example; Buckland Abbey, Mount Edgcumbe or Saltram House.
Saltram House is a pretty Tudor Mansion which is found 2 miles east of Plymouth, Mount Edgcumbe is another superb Tudor house with parklands, coastal paths and landscaped gardens, and Buckland Abbey, roughly 6 miles away from Plymouth, is a Cistercian abbey which was at one time by Francis Drake and was at a later date converted into a family home.
If you are in the process of deciding upon spending a few weeks in the city of Plymouth it is crucial that you book your rooms at the earliest moment because, sadly hotel and guest house accommodation in Plymouth tend to be alarmingly busy and are commonly fully booked for a long period in advance. If you are travelling in a large group you might find that apartment accommodation in Plymouth are a cheaper option to Plymouth bed and breakfast. If you are visiting Great Britain from abroad then you should consider making a reservation for a room in hotels in London to take in the attractions of the capital city of England too.