The Family Day Out Thread
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Holy thread resurrection:
A nearly free day out in Hastings. I like Hastings. It has a little run down seaside demeanour, is bohemian, and on the up:
(1) Park up in the Rock-a-nore car park £6.60 for 5 hours or £7.80 for 10 hours
(2) Head for the Blue Reef Aquarium, but don't go in there. It's not good and has taken us 30 minutes to get around it. Instead, head for the Shipwreck Museum directly opposite it https://shipwreckmuseum.co.uk/ It's free, but donations are appreciated.
(3) Walk along Rock-a-nore road to the Hastings Fishermans Museum inside a former church, where everyone can climb onto a large boat. https://www.ohps.org.uk/hastings-fishermans-museum... They also look after the Hastings History House nearby. Again, free but donations appreciated.
(4) Bimble around The Stade with the fishermans huts, fish stalls etc
(5) Head on over to the RNLI station. If the lifeboat isn't on call you can get onto a viewing platform to look at it. Free too, unless you wish to donate!
(6) There's Flamingo Family Amusements nearby with rides and they have addictive 2p prize fall machines to get your kids hooked on gambling.
(7) Head on over to George Street where all the boho independent shops are. Lots of fish and chip shops and cafes for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
(8) As you head west you enter the town centre. There's a Wetherspoons for 8am beers if that's your thing with the locals. The only shop worth visiting is Esk www.esk.co.uk A truely large emporium of tat, most of which you'll never need, but is sometimes nice to have.
(9) Head on over to the Pier.
(10) Directly north of the Pier, up the hill is the Hastings Museum & Art Gallery http://www.hmag.org.uk/ Free to visit and park I believe.
If you have time visit Bexhill and the De La Warr Pavilion www.dlwp for some arty b
ks and sticks stuck on walls. Nearby is the Bexhill Muesum https://www.bexhillmuseum.org.uk/ which has a motoring bias and racing exhibits. You have to pay to visit - a bank busting £3 for adults and £1.50 for vile little ones. Bexhill is very pro motorist. The central car parks charge, but most on-street parking is free.
A nearly free day out in Hastings. I like Hastings. It has a little run down seaside demeanour, is bohemian, and on the up:
(1) Park up in the Rock-a-nore car park £6.60 for 5 hours or £7.80 for 10 hours
(2) Head for the Blue Reef Aquarium, but don't go in there. It's not good and has taken us 30 minutes to get around it. Instead, head for the Shipwreck Museum directly opposite it https://shipwreckmuseum.co.uk/ It's free, but donations are appreciated.
(3) Walk along Rock-a-nore road to the Hastings Fishermans Museum inside a former church, where everyone can climb onto a large boat. https://www.ohps.org.uk/hastings-fishermans-museum... They also look after the Hastings History House nearby. Again, free but donations appreciated.
(4) Bimble around The Stade with the fishermans huts, fish stalls etc
(5) Head on over to the RNLI station. If the lifeboat isn't on call you can get onto a viewing platform to look at it. Free too, unless you wish to donate!
(6) There's Flamingo Family Amusements nearby with rides and they have addictive 2p prize fall machines to get your kids hooked on gambling.
(7) Head on over to George Street where all the boho independent shops are. Lots of fish and chip shops and cafes for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
(8) As you head west you enter the town centre. There's a Wetherspoons for 8am beers if that's your thing with the locals. The only shop worth visiting is Esk www.esk.co.uk A truely large emporium of tat, most of which you'll never need, but is sometimes nice to have.
(9) Head on over to the Pier.
(10) Directly north of the Pier, up the hill is the Hastings Museum & Art Gallery http://www.hmag.org.uk/ Free to visit and park I believe.
If you have time visit Bexhill and the De La Warr Pavilion www.dlwp for some arty b
ks and sticks stuck on walls. Nearby is the Bexhill Muesum https://www.bexhillmuseum.org.uk/ which has a motoring bias and racing exhibits. You have to pay to visit - a bank busting £3 for adults and £1.50 for vile little ones. Bexhill is very pro motorist. The central car parks charge, but most on-street parking is free.Great thread resurrection.
Living not too far from Beaulieu. I thought it would be good to get a year pass so we can visit whenever. Turns out it is only valid for the motor museum and the cafe.
Rather disappointed in this. So if we wanted to visit the other parts of the site or bring a car into one of the themed events we have to pay extra.
Not a good show, Beaulieu.
Living not too far from Beaulieu. I thought it would be good to get a year pass so we can visit whenever. Turns out it is only valid for the motor museum and the cafe.
Rather disappointed in this. So if we wanted to visit the other parts of the site or bring a car into one of the themed events we have to pay extra.
Not a good show, Beaulieu.
vikingaero said:
Holy thread resurrection:
A nearly free day out in Hastings. I like Hastings. It has a little run down seaside demeanour, is bohemian, and on the up:
(1) Park up in the Rock-a-nore car park £6.60 for 5 hours or £7.80 for 10 hours
(2) Head for the Blue Reef Aquarium, but don't go in there. It's not good and has taken us 30 minutes to get around it. Instead, head for the Shipwreck Museum directly opposite it https://shipwreckmuseum.co.uk/ It's free, but donations are appreciated.
(3) Walk along Rock-a-nore road to the Hastings Fishermans Museum inside a former church, where everyone can climb onto a large boat. https://www.ohps.org.uk/hastings-fishermans-museum... They also look after the Hastings History House nearby. Again, free but donations appreciated.
(4) Bimble around The Stade with the fishermans huts, fish stalls etc
(5) Head on over to the RNLI station. If the lifeboat isn't on call you can get onto a viewing platform to look at it. Free too, unless you wish to donate!
(6) There's Flamingo Family Amusements nearby with rides and they have addictive 2p prize fall machines to get your kids hooked on gambling.
(7) Head on over to George Street where all the boho independent shops are. Lots of fish and chip shops and cafes for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
(8) As you head west you enter the town centre. There's a Wetherspoons for 8am beers if that's your thing with the locals. The only shop worth visiting is Esk www.esk.co.uk A truely large emporium of tat, most of which you'll never need, but is sometimes nice to have.
(9) Head on over to the Pier.
(10) Directly north of the Pier, up the hill is the Hastings Museum & Art Gallery http://www.hmag.org.uk/ Free to visit and park I believe.
If you have time visit Bexhill and the De La Warr Pavilion www.dlwp for some arty bks and sticks stuck on walls. Nearby is the Bexhill Muesum https://www.bexhillmuseum.org.uk/ which has a motoring bias and racing exhibits. You have to pay to visit - a bank busting £3 for adults and £1.50 for vile little ones. Bexhill is very pro motorist. The central car parks charge, but most on-street parking is free.
We used to go to Hastings when I was a kid (60s and 70s). Just remember seeing a shark that had been washed up ( probably about 3ft but seemed huge when you’re 5), and an Art Deco ice cream parlour on the sea front ( by a roundabout?) where we used to get knickerbocker glories. Wonder if it’s still there?A nearly free day out in Hastings. I like Hastings. It has a little run down seaside demeanour, is bohemian, and on the up:
(1) Park up in the Rock-a-nore car park £6.60 for 5 hours or £7.80 for 10 hours
(2) Head for the Blue Reef Aquarium, but don't go in there. It's not good and has taken us 30 minutes to get around it. Instead, head for the Shipwreck Museum directly opposite it https://shipwreckmuseum.co.uk/ It's free, but donations are appreciated.
(3) Walk along Rock-a-nore road to the Hastings Fishermans Museum inside a former church, where everyone can climb onto a large boat. https://www.ohps.org.uk/hastings-fishermans-museum... They also look after the Hastings History House nearby. Again, free but donations appreciated.
(4) Bimble around The Stade with the fishermans huts, fish stalls etc
(5) Head on over to the RNLI station. If the lifeboat isn't on call you can get onto a viewing platform to look at it. Free too, unless you wish to donate!
(6) There's Flamingo Family Amusements nearby with rides and they have addictive 2p prize fall machines to get your kids hooked on gambling.
(7) Head on over to George Street where all the boho independent shops are. Lots of fish and chip shops and cafes for breakfast, brunch or lunch.
(8) As you head west you enter the town centre. There's a Wetherspoons for 8am beers if that's your thing with the locals. The only shop worth visiting is Esk www.esk.co.uk A truely large emporium of tat, most of which you'll never need, but is sometimes nice to have.
(9) Head on over to the Pier.
(10) Directly north of the Pier, up the hill is the Hastings Museum & Art Gallery http://www.hmag.org.uk/ Free to visit and park I believe.
If you have time visit Bexhill and the De La Warr Pavilion www.dlwp for some arty b
ks and sticks stuck on walls. Nearby is the Bexhill Muesum https://www.bexhillmuseum.org.uk/ which has a motoring bias and racing exhibits. You have to pay to visit - a bank busting £3 for adults and £1.50 for vile little ones. Bexhill is very pro motorist. The central car parks charge, but most on-street parking is free.Cycle and picnic in Windsor Great Park
Go-Boat trip from Kingston to Hampton Court
Hampton Court Palace
Bit further afield but drive to the New Forest, walk or cycle from Beaulieu to Bucklers Hard, do the museum and walk/cycle back. Picnic en route or pub lunch at the Master Builders
Drive to Southsea, hovercraft to Ryde take the old railway down the pier, lunch in Ryde, Hover back
Science Museum/Natural History Museum/Imperial War Museum/V&A (all free)
Brooklands museum and MB World
Go-Boat trip from Kingston to Hampton Court
Hampton Court Palace
Bit further afield but drive to the New Forest, walk or cycle from Beaulieu to Bucklers Hard, do the museum and walk/cycle back. Picnic en route or pub lunch at the Master Builders
Drive to Southsea, hovercraft to Ryde take the old railway down the pier, lunch in Ryde, Hover back
Science Museum/Natural History Museum/Imperial War Museum/V&A (all free)
Brooklands museum and MB World
I fancy taking a few days off in July with my 3 year old and am looking for some activities that might fit the bill for just dad and son time.
Toyed with the idea of camping/fishing which could be a possibility. Anyone have any suggestions for attractions places to stay etc that dont break the bank and will keep him busy ?
Toyed with the idea of camping/fishing which could be a possibility. Anyone have any suggestions for attractions places to stay etc that dont break the bank and will keep him busy ?
Jcwjosh said:
I fancy taking a few days off in July with my 3 year old and am looking for some activities that might fit the bill for just dad and son time.
Toyed with the idea of camping/fishing which could be a possibility. Anyone have any suggestions for attractions places to stay etc that dont break the bank and will keep him busy ?
What's your area Josh? I'd imagine you don't want to travel too far with a 3yr old!Toyed with the idea of camping/fishing which could be a possibility. Anyone have any suggestions for attractions places to stay etc that dont break the bank and will keep him busy ?
prand said:
What's your area Josh? I'd imagine you don't want to travel too far with a 3yr old!
Im in Surrey/West SussexWe do a few parks and coastal areas near me most weekends, just running out of other options would like a pre done camping experience with him think that would be pretty fun
Jcwjosh said:
I fancy taking a few days off in July with my 3 year old and am looking for some activities that might fit the bill for just dad and son time.
Toyed with the idea of camping/fishing which could be a possibility. Anyone have any suggestions for attractions places to stay etc that dont break the bank and will keep him busy ?
I've been toying with the idea of just going camping with my 3yr old daughter.Toyed with the idea of camping/fishing which could be a possibility. Anyone have any suggestions for attractions places to stay etc that dont break the bank and will keep him busy ?
I'd probably go with the camping as the trip out so to speak rather than camping as a base to then do other stuff.
Aim for one night, potential to be horrendous but, she can run around outside and tire herself out. Take an ipad predownloaded stuff as a backup plan.
Bedtime - no concerns over bedtime as there will be other noise, light, sound , smell etc so just go with the flow.
Somewhere coastal for a wander to a few rockpools / beach the next morning.
Other trips for a 3 year old would be Cbeebies at Alton towers / Peppa pig land both have these have gone down well before.
She also loved Zog at warwick castle and gruffalo at blackpool aswell.
JimmyConwayNW said:
I've been toying with the idea of just going camping with my 3yr old daughter.
I'd probably go with the camping as the trip out so to speak rather than camping as a base to then do other stuff.
Aim for one night, potential to be horrendous but, she can run around outside and tire herself out. Take an ipad predownloaded stuff as a backup plan.
Bedtime - no concerns over bedtime as there will be other noise, light, sound , smell etc so just go with the flow.
Somewhere coastal for a wander to a few rockpools / beach the next morning.
Other trips for a 3 year old would be Cbeebies at Alton towers / Peppa pig land both have these have gone down well before.
She also loved Zog at warwick castle and gruffalo at blackpool aswell.
So ive decided to get the train to brighton early ( he hasnt even been on a train yet !) then used up a free kelloggs voucher for the sea life centre- he last visited for his 1st birthday so hopefully he will get a little more out of it this time. Because my ticket is free, I thought I may aswell pay the extra £30 to take him on the glass bottom boat, seems a rip off for 15 minutes but im sure he will enjoy it. I'd probably go with the camping as the trip out so to speak rather than camping as a base to then do other stuff.
Aim for one night, potential to be horrendous but, she can run around outside and tire herself out. Take an ipad predownloaded stuff as a backup plan.
Bedtime - no concerns over bedtime as there will be other noise, light, sound , smell etc so just go with the flow.
Somewhere coastal for a wander to a few rockpools / beach the next morning.
Other trips for a 3 year old would be Cbeebies at Alton towers / Peppa pig land both have these have gone down well before.
She also loved Zog at warwick castle and gruffalo at blackpool aswell.
Afterwards I have booked the i360, pay for myself but he goes free as h under 4, this is a 30 minute experience and hope I can keep him occupied.
R.E camping I really want to go with him but i also like fishing so i would want to take him somewhere i could flick some fishing rods out in the evening once he crashes. Im considering camping in the garden first so we can always come in if we need to.
Alton Towers very much on the list considering Chessington as 40 minutes away but need to check some reviews.
Update: We had a wonderful birthday celebration at Lotte World, South Korea. We did a one-day tour at Lotte World. I will share with you our itinerary:
1. We had our breakfast inside the park
2. We headed to Magic Island. We enjoyed their thrilling rides like the Gyro Swing and the Atlantis Adventure water ride.
3. Lunch
4. We tried indoor rides like the French Revolution and Pharaoh's Fury. Enjoy the indoor entertainment shows and performances.
5. We watched the colorful and lively parade.
6. Dinner
7. We watched the colorful and dazzling Fireworks show.
8. We went shopping at Lotte World's souvenir shops and picked up some memorable souvenirs to remember my daughter's birthday celebration
9. We went home.
It was super fun. My daughter loves it so much and she was super grateful. Anyway, for anyone who wishes to visit Lotte World, this article might be useful for you as well https://thereshegoesagain.org/lotte-world-guide/ I know there are still other things that we missed inside the park. Hopefully, we can go back one day and try those things.
We prepared the next morning for our Day 2 tour around Seoul. We visited Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Samcheong-dong, Namsan Seoul Tower, and Myeongdong. It was a memorable experience for us. Thanks to our local guide for a smooth and wonderful travel https://gowithguide.com/korea/seoul/guides
1. We had our breakfast inside the park
2. We headed to Magic Island. We enjoyed their thrilling rides like the Gyro Swing and the Atlantis Adventure water ride.
3. Lunch
4. We tried indoor rides like the French Revolution and Pharaoh's Fury. Enjoy the indoor entertainment shows and performances.
5. We watched the colorful and lively parade.
6. Dinner
7. We watched the colorful and dazzling Fireworks show.
8. We went shopping at Lotte World's souvenir shops and picked up some memorable souvenirs to remember my daughter's birthday celebration
9. We went home.
It was super fun. My daughter loves it so much and she was super grateful. Anyway, for anyone who wishes to visit Lotte World, this article might be useful for you as well https://thereshegoesagain.org/lotte-world-guide/ I know there are still other things that we missed inside the park. Hopefully, we can go back one day and try those things.
We prepared the next morning for our Day 2 tour around Seoul. We visited Gyeongbokgung Palace, Insadong, Bukchon Hanok Village, Samcheong-dong, Namsan Seoul Tower, and Myeongdong. It was a memorable experience for us. Thanks to our local guide for a smooth and wonderful travel https://gowithguide.com/korea/seoul/guides
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