Fun for the Family
You can plan your journey to any of the locations visited via the GMPTE website:
The Channel m team and family reviewers visited:
14th July Breakfast feature - CAMELOT
An amusement park ideal for group activities.
Situated in a beautiful rural location at Charnock Richard, Chorley, Lancashire between Preston and Wigan, Camelot is just a short drive from the M6 (J27) northbound OR the M61 (J8).
Alternatively you can plan your journey by bus or train.
Camelot Theme Park, Park Hall Road,Charnock Richard, Chorley, PR7 5LP
Follow the brown tourism signs to Camelot and Park Hall.
For more information on opening times and prices visit the Camelot website:
16th July Breakfast feature - GO APE
Go Ape, Buxton is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park - 1/2 a mile from Buxton Town Centre. Prices start from £20.
For more information visit the Go Ape website:
18th July Breakfast feature - EUREKA
Eureka! The Museum for Children is an interesting attraction and educational charity for children.
The museum is open all year around (except Christmas) until 4pm.
Prices start at £2.25 for toddlers.
For more information visit the Eureka website:
21st July Breakfast feature - Knowsley Safari Park
The 550-acre park offers a unique five-mile safari drive along roads lined with exotic animals from all over the World.
Knowsley Safari Park
Prescot
Knowsley
Merseyside
L34 4A
For more infomation visit Knowsley Safari Park website:
23rd July Breakfast feature - Blue Planet Aquarium
For your opportunity to dive with sharks (like Byron) or spend the day observing from the other side of the glass the visit the website:
25th July Breakfast feature - Hollingworth Lake
The Speakmans spent the day at Hollingworth Lake in Littleborough near Rochdale.
Hollingworth Lake Country Park
Rakewood Road
Littleborough
4th August Breakfast feature - Blackpool Pleasure Beach
If you would like more details about the activities at Blackpool Pleasure Beach and information about the Hot Ice show visit the website:
www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com
6th August Breakfast feature - Roman Lakes Angling Centre
Have a relaxing day out and try your hand at fishing. Best to call ahead in advance for more details or visit the website.
Address: Lakes Road, Marple, Stockport
Tel: 0161 427 1621
Web: www.romanlakesanglingcentre.co.uk
8th August Breakfast feature - Gauntlet Birds of Prey
Gauntlet Birds of Prey Eagle and Vulture Park at Knutsford is Cheshire's Original and Largest Falconry Centre.
For more information:
Tel: 01565 754419
Web: www.gauntlet.info
13th August Breakfast feature - Salford Quays
Salford Quays provides everything you need for a great day out. The family visited
The Lowry
For more information about the theatre, exhibitions and cafes at The Lowry visit the website:
The Lowry Shopping Mall
There's plenty on offer at the Lowry including shopping, cafes and cinema.
Visit the website for opening times and the latest what's on information:
Watersports Centre
15 The Quays, Salford, M50 3SQ
Tel: 0161 877 7252
For more information - http://www.salford.gov.uk/watersportscentre.htm
15th August Breakfast feature - Alton Towers
If you want to spend a day (and night) at Alton towers you can find out more information on the website:
18th August Breakfast feature - Anson Engine Museum
This unusual and fascinating museum used to be one of the best kept secrets among Cheshire's many attractions. Over the past few years it has undergone some major changes and is now recognised as one of the Country’s leading specialist museums.
The Anson Engine Museum, Anson Road, Poynton, Cheshire, SK12 1TD
Tel: 01625 874 426
For opening times and directions to the museum, visit the website:
20th August Breakfast feature - Chester Zoo
CHESTER ZOO is the UK’s number one zoo, with over 7000 animals and 400 different species, including some of the most endangered species on the planet. With more than one million visitors every year, the Zoo is an all-year round favourite attraction for kids of all ages!
Cedar House, Caughall Road, Upton-by-Chester , CHESTER, CH2 1LH
Tel: 01244 380 280
For more information:
22nd August Breakfast feature - Gulliver's World
Find out about all the Gulliver's World locatins around the UK , prices and directions on the website: