Great Days Out Guide 2020

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Stoke Albany Golf Club - Market Harborough

Welcome to Stoke Albany Golf Club near Market Harborough, Leicestershire. Set in the Welland Valley with spectacular views over the surrounding picturesque countryside, The course is 18 holes par 71 of 6175 yards. Water can come into play on nine of the holes but especially so on the 9th, 10th & 11th, which must be tamed, then a good score is a distinct possibility. Good drainage ensures that the course is playable all year round on the main greens although some temporary tees may be used in the winter months. Visit Website

Wicksteed Park

Wicksteed Park is this country's oldest leisure park and consists of 150 acres of parkland and lakes with over 40 rides and attractions for both young and old alike. There are Roller Coasters, Carousel, Double Pirate Ship, Ferris Wheel, Dodgems and Laser Tag. There are 2 free playgrounds for smaller children and many junior rides including Astroglide and Mini Jets . Also available are various food outlets, sweets, gifts and craft shops. Function rooms are available and can cater for up to seven hundred for a sit down me al, a civil wedding licence is also held. There is no better place for a traditional family picnic than in our 150 acres of beautiful parkland. The perfect place to unwind since 1921. Opening Times; March 19th to 2nd October. Christmas events take place weekends from 20th November then daily from 17th December. Visit Website

Northampton College

Northampton College is situated in Northampton, Northamptonshire, England. It has around 13,000 students currently studying at the three centres of the College, namely, Booth Lane, Lower Mounts and Daventry, which offer a range of full-time and part-time courses in fields like Access to Higher Education, Art & Design, Business & Professional Studies, Business Administration & Secretarial Skills, Computing & Information Technology, Sport, Leisure & Travel, Media & Photographic Studies, Healthcare & Childcare, Engineering & Advanced Technology, English as a Foreign Language, Hair, and Beauty, and Associated Technology Visit Website

Santa Pod Raceway, The UK's Most action packed venue

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Rockingham Castle

This remarkable castle, built on the instruction of William the Conqueror, has been my family home for 450 years. Prior to the Watons ownership the Castle was held by the crown. There are very few other homes that have been continuously occupied for nearly 1000 years and within that time been owned by just one family since being relinquished as a royal Castle. I think this is a particularly extraordinary aspect of Rockinghams long and fascinating story. The Castle is now home to my wife, Elizabeth and our children, all of whom enjoy the Castle as I did as a child. Visit Website

Silverstone Grand Prix

There's far more to Silverstone than you may imagine. Take a look at some of the activities below to understand that Silverstone really does offer something for everyone. Visit Website

British Birdfair

The British Birdwatching Fair has come a long way from its humble beginnings in 1989. The idea evolved from a local event held in 1987 at Rutland Water Nature Reserve called The Wildfowl Bonanza. The event was a great success and after much deliberation, in the local pub appropriately named The Finchs Arms, the idea of a birdwatchers fair was hatched by the organisers Tim Appleton and Martin Davies. The Fair takes place on the nature reserve at Rutland Water which itself is a huge water storage reservoir owned by Anglian Water. The nature reserve is a RAMSAR and Special Protection Area and is managed by The Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust. Visit Website

Foxton Canal Museum

Foxton Canal Museum occupies the boiler house of the Inclined Plane Boat Lift. It tells the story of the lift, Foxton Locks and the associated waterways. It is run by the Foxton Inclined Plane Trust and is a fully accredited museum. Outside is the wonderful 10 narrow lock staircase and the remains of the lift, all set in the best of Leicestershire's countryside. Inside we have working models of the lift, a 'play' boat, interactive displays and a wealth of interesting objects. We have regularly changing temporary exhibitions, the latest of which is Nationalisation to National Charity.

Peterborough Festival of Antiques

Established in 1972 Bob Evans Fairs are one of the most experienced companies to organise Antique Fairs in the UK. Starting locally with a small fair in Melton Mowbray, we now organise the Peterborough Festival of Antiques, one of the largest Antique Fairs in the country.This is held at the East of England Showground The Peterborough Arena twice a year towards the end of March and early in October. Visit Website

Kelmarsh Hall and Gardens

Nestled in the Northamptonshire countryside, Kelmarsh Hall is the perfect venue for a romantic wedding or special corporate event. The hall, garden, tea room and gift shop are open to the public during the spring and summer months. Visit Website