Eastlife Spring 2020
With spring flowers, warmer weather and Easter on the horizon, we’re helping you get out of the winter slumber and embrace the great outdoors. Spend the afternoon exploring the sleepy villages of Norfolk or Suffolk, learn to sail on the Broads or punt along the River Cam. Find out more about beach hut hire on the pretty shores of Mersea Island or discover the likes of Ely, Colchester and Ipswich with our travel guides.
With spring flowers, warmer weather and Easter on the horizon, we’re helping you get out of the winter slumber and embrace the great outdoors. Spend the afternoon exploring the sleepy villages of Norfolk or Suffolk, learn to sail on the Broads or punt along the River Cam. Find out more about beach hut hire on the pretty shores of Mersea Island or discover the likes of Ely, Colchester and Ipswich with our travel guides.
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LIFESTYLE
Merrivale Model Village
Marine Parade, Great Yarmouth, NR30 3JG
www.merrivalemodelvillage.co.uk
For something a little out of the ordinary check out this model
village. The beautiful scale village has many buildings and even
a mini railway. There’s also a great and fun Old Penny Arcade
with a variety of interesting vintage slot machines that date
from the twenties to the sixties. A 9-hole crazy golf course also
awaits. The location has more than enough to keep the family
entertained. Don’t forget the tearoom and giftshop!
Hatfield House
Hatfield Park, Hatfield, AL9 5NQ
www.hatfield-house.co.uk
A wonderful day out for families and friends. Explore the
Jacobean craftsmanship throughout the house, visit the gardens
and park, shop independent retailers at the Stable Yard or opt for
a tour. There are three woodland walks of varying lengths if you
fancy working off those Easter eggs! There’s a number of events
coming up this spring including the Dogs and Daff Charity Walk
on 22 March, Tudor Legacies on 5 April and Living Crafts on 7
May. The house and gardens are open from 4 April.
Hertfordshire
Air Space Trampoline Park
1 Stevenage Leisure Park, Stevenage, SG1 2UA
www.oxygenfreejumping.co.uk/locations/stevenage
Bounce your way over here for a good time. Families can
bounce, flip and jump the day away at Air Space. There are over
100 interconnected trampolines all for your amusement. The
perfect place to burn some energy. As well as minding your own
business with general freestyle sessions, organised games such
as dodgeball, football and basketball are available for anyone to
join in.
Bedfordshire
Luton Hoo Hotel, Golf & Spa
The Mansion House, Luton, LU1 3TQ
www.lutonhoo.co.uk
Spa day anyone? If nothing else will do, then by all means, book
in a spa experience as your treat this Easter. Depending on
how much you want to splurge the Luton Hoo ticks all boxes
concerning luxury indulgence. This 5-star location really does
know how to ‘spa’.
Woburn Safari Park
Woburn Park, Bedfordshire, MK17 9QN
www.woburnsafari.co.uk
Take a walk (drive) on the wild side at this fabulous safari park!
On your adventure you will get up close and personal with
magnificent rhinos, cheeky monkeys and regal lions. The foot
safari gives access to meerkats, sea lions and elephants. Swing
by the pool to meet the penguins and catch a scheduled talk
and feed. Over the course of the day you can find out lots of
interesting information about the animals provided by the
enthusiastic keepers. The kids can also enjoy dragon boats, high
ropes and both indoor and outdoor play areas. The park has its
own railway too. All aboard!
Read our review at www.eastlife.co.uk/article/woburnsafari-park-a-wild-adventure
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