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THEME PARK DREAMS
Thrilling white knuckle rides, gentle
slow moving attractions, amusement
arcades and cotton candy - the
UK theme parks are brilliant, and
September onwards is the perfect
time for you to go at the weekends

Bekonscot Model Village,
Buckinghamshire

WHAT'S THERE? The world's oldest and original
model village opened for the first time in 1929
and is still going strong. It consists of
six little towns stuck in a timewarp.
DID YOU
Bekonscot Town is the biggest,
KNOW?
with the others scattered around.
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Set in 1.5 acres of spectacular
coaches go to
Birmingham,
gardens, it's perfect for enjoying
Bristol, London and
a picnic in after appreciating the
Manchester, with
stops on the way!
charm of 1930s England.
BEST THING FOR KIDS: They
can take a trip on the Bekonscot
Light Railway. Every few minutes,
the miniature railway weaves its way
behind the model village, criss-crossing
some gardens and encircling a pond.
HOW MUCH? Family ticket (two adults,
two children) £27.
Visit www.bekonscot.co.uk

Alton Towers, Staffordshire

WHAT'S THERE? Perhaps the best known of
the UK theme parks, Alton Towers has
thrill rides galore. The brand new 14-loop
rollercoaster called The Smiler, has twisted
psychological effects including optical
illusions 'designed to mess with your mind'.
For a more gentle experience, there's Ice
Age 4D Experience, combining 3D footage
from the film with physical effects, plus
there are all the old favourites, including
water flumes and ghost trains.
BEST THING FOR KIDS: The live shows
are worth keeping an eye out for; this year
is The Pirates Of Mutiny Bay, which has
dazzling fire and water explosions.
HOW MUCH? Adults £46.20, children
aged under 12 £39. There are online
discounts available that can save you 25%.
Visit www.altontowers.com

KIDS CAN FEEL
LIKE GIANTS AT
THE BEKONSCOT
MODEL VILLAGE

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http://www.bekonscot.co.uk http://www.altontowers.com

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