Latest news with #PirateDay
Axios
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Axios
Philadelphia weekender: The Who concert and Fishtown's Under the Bazaar
🎸 Who's that coming to Philly? Hard rock band The Who is rocking Xfinity Mobile Arena tonight at 7:30pm as part of its farewell tour. Tickets: $43+ 🎩 Take in Magic Garden Museum's Fourth Friday series. It's a self-guided tour of the glittering basement labyrinth, plus live performances, led by jazz musician David Bamber, crafts and a mixed-media workshop from artist Mickayel Thurin. Friday, 7-10pm. Tickets: $25 adults, $20 students/seniors. 🦜Arrrre you ready for a little pirate-themed scavenger hunt? Check out all the fun at Fort Mifflin's Pirate Day. It includes history about the fort, guided tours, and singing with the Sea Dogs, plus weapon demos. Saturday, 10am-5pm. Tickets: $30 adults, $10 kids. 💣 Don't try this at home, but do try it, under proper guidance, at The Franklin Institute. Families can check out these extreme science spectacles, including a 500-foot ball drop and fiery multi-ballon explosion, handled by experts. Saturday, 11am-3pm. Tickets: $23-$29
The Irish Sun
21-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I've found the cheapest annual passes for top attractions across UK – from just £6 a year
FOR 13 weeks a year, parents with school-age kids scramble to find enough activities to fill the endless holiday days... without also breaking the bank. My sons are seven and nine, and I am always on the hunt for ways to occupy them in their time off. Advertisement 15 Travel writer Catherine Lofthouse is a brilliant bargain hunter when it comes to kids' activities Credit: Catherine Lofthouse 15 The Roald Dahl Children's museum in Bucks is fun for kids under 10 Credit: Alamy 15 Bus and train fans love the London Transport Museum Credit: Alamy If you're planning to visit attractions in the UK this summer, it's worth stealing this tip to future-proof your family fun days - and save a lot of money! Sometimes Advertisement As well as some brilliant, Sometimes, that means after just one extra visit, you can go as House of fun I love a bargain and think I might have found the cheapest annual pass for my family, right here on my doorstep. The 1620s House and Gardens near Coalville is a medieval manor house run by Children can get in free with their Advertisement Parking is free, so that's another huge bonus. We love doing the The perfect Haven holiday park for a kid-friendly break - with direct beach access, indoor waterpark and neighbouring seaside theme park The attraction also hosts outdoor theatre productions and is a glimpse into Jacobean life, with the family who lived here linked to one of the The old barn is now a tearoom, which often offers children's craft activities and Our favourite is dressing up for Pirate Day in August, when families sing sea shanties, learn how to handle a pretend cutlass and finish up with a huge wet sponge fight around a cardboard box pirate ship on the lawn. Advertisement Some activities do cost a bit extra and are not included with your annual ticket, but we never spend very much. This underrated place is such a find and there are places just like this all around the UK. If you don't live 15 Catherine's kids love Pirate Day at the 1620s House and Gardens near Coalville Credit: Catherine Lofthouse 15 Cardiff Castle is right in the middle of the city - and if you live or work nearby, you're entitled to a 'Key to the Castle' Credit: Alamy Advertisement Cardiff Castle This impressive building should be a must-see for anyone spending time in the I was fascinated to find out how hidden tunnels were used to keep locals safe during the If you live or work in the city, you're entitled to a Key to the Castle, which gives you free access for three years. There's a £7.50 admin charge for adults, but it's free for children, so a one-adult family visiting Preston Park, Stockton-on-Tees 15 A children's climbing frame in Preston Park Stockton-on-Tees Credit: Alamy Advertisement At Preston Park, one adult and three children can get admission all year round for £10, so if I took my boys twice a month, it would cost 42p a visit, as it's open all year-round except most Mondays. This is a Head to the skatepark to watch or test your balance, let kids loose in the adventure playground or have a mini adventure on one of the designated There's also a Victorian street where visitors can buy sweets or find out about the lives of ironmongers, printers, grocers, drapers, chemists, police officers and blacksmiths. The museum has galleries about Advertisement SeaCity Museum, Southampton 15 SeaCity Museum in Southampton is a very cool building Credit: Alamy I can highly recommend a visit here. I had almost as much fun as the kids. There is a whole area about about the We all enjoyed the immersive nature of the exhibition about the 'unsinkable' ship, which made its maiden and final voyage from Southampton Docks. An annual pass costs £25.65 when booked online in advance for one adult and three children, so if you visited twice a month, it would cost £1.07 per visit. Advertisement There's also a great cafe downstairs where you can get snacks and drinks and it's lovely to see an old building being repurposed. Scottish Wildlife Trust 15 The Falls of Clyde at New Lanark Credit: Alamy It's easy to overlook the wildlife trusts that we have across the UK, but they can offer great value for money if your annual membership includes car parking on multiple sites. Up in Scotland, wildlife trust family membership is £5 a month and includes access to visitor centres, which is usually £6.50 per adult and free for children. Or, if your child has a Advertisement If you do plump for family membership and use it twice a month, it will cost £2.50 per visit. London Transport Museum 15 The London Transport Museum is inside a former Victorian fruit and vegetable market Credit: Alamy There are loads of great free museums in London, but they can get very busy in the summer months. Instead, opt for one with an annual pass, like the London Transport Museum. My boys love it here and it's packed with Advertisement For young Its location in Adults pay £25 and kids go free, so if you visit twice a month, it will cost you £1.04 each trip. Jewry Wall, Leicester 15 The Jewry Wall Museum, Leicester is built around the remains of a Roman bathhouse Credit: Alamy This museum based around the nine-metre high remains of a city centre bathhouse has been closed since 2017 and will Advertisement History fans can boast they have seen one of the tallest surviving sections of It dates from about AD 160, although younger kids might not appreciate how unique it is. While it's no longer free to visit, the Roman Explorer Pass means you can pay once and visit all year round. A family of four will cost £32, so if we visit twice a month, it will be £1.33 per trip. City of Norwich Aviation Museum If you have a fan of flying in the family, Advertisement This museum in Norwich even has free entry for children aged under eight, so you could save money if your little one is still tiny. There has also been a 'kids for a quid' scheme over the last couple of school holidays, so keep a lookout in case that makes a return The annual pass is only £40 for two adults and three children aged 8-16 years anyway, so if I took my family twice a month, it would be £1.66 per visit. 15 Planes at the Norwich Aviation Museum Credit: Alamy 15 Little bookworms will love it here at the Roald Dahl Museum Credit: Alamy Advertisement Roald Dahl Museum, Bucks Little bookworms who are fans of The centre, which is in Buckinghamshire, has digital games, painting and crafts and children's workshops. Ideal for children under 10. At £42 for one adult and three children for the year, two visits a month would cost £1.75 per trip. British Motor Museum, Coventry With two buildings packed full of motor vehicles, there's plenty to keep everyone happy for hours here - especially kids who love cars. There's a playground next to the car park and extra kids' activities during the school holidays, so you'll definitely want to make a return visit or two if you live close to Norwich. Advertisement At £46 for a family of four or £52 for a family of five, getting an annual pass for my boys and me would work out at £1.92 per trip if we visited twice a month. 15 A classic red mini at the British Motor Museum Credit: Alamy 15 Murton Park farming museum Credit: Alamy Murton Park, York Spread across 14 acres of countryside, you're bound to find something to keep everyone happy, whether you like playgrounds, farm animals, trips on a miniature railway or living history. Just outside York is home to the Yorkshire Museum of Farming, the park also hosts immersive reenactment events and a monthly kids' club – all included in the price. Advertisement At £48 for an annual pass for two adults and three children, visiting twice a month would cost £2 per trip. The Story of Emily, Liskeard This one might not seem an obvious choice for family-friendly fun, but if you've got older children interested in history, this could be a good call. The attraction Set in the rectory where she grew up, the museum's recently opened War Rooms give a glimpse into the world she experienced during the Anglo-Boer War in South Africa. The new family pass is £45 for one adult and two children, with the option to add extra children for £5 each. Advertisement Two trips a month for my three kids and me would be £2.08 per visit. 15 Tram fans can ride on vintage vehicles at Crich Tramway Museum Credit: Alamy Crich Tramway Museum, Derbyshire My boys love riding the There's an indoor play area for kids under 10, as well as an outdoor Tickets for a family of five booked online in advance cost £52, so that would work out at £2.17 per trip if visited twice a month. Advertisement Ironbridge Valley of Invention, Telford This World Heritage Site boasts multiple museums, including Blists Hill Victorian Town and Enginuity, which offers hands-on science and engineering fun. You can buy day tickets or pay to visit the museums separately, but an annual pass covers all the attractions for the whole year. At £61 for one adult and up to four children, it would cost £2.54 per trip to go twice a month. It just goes to show that you don't have to fork out hundreds to get annual memberships to historic houses, museums or nature reserves. While spending more for the likes of Advertisement The Big Summer Theatre Event SUN Club members can enjoy the cheapest tickets in town and save up to 60 per cent on theatre shows with The Big Summer Theatre Event! London Theatre Direct's Big Summer Theatre Event is a must for all theatre fans. The event includes all your favourite West End musicals and plays – including Tina, Back to the Future, Clueless, The Play That Goes Wrong, Stranger Things, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and more. How to book Step 1: To book your London Theatre Direct tickets head to the Step 2: Select the Theatre Tickets tile, click Step 3: Choose your theatre show and look for the dates marked with stars to check out our exclusive sale prices. Prices show the exclusive Sun Club member savings. Step 4: Your exclusive 10 per cent additional discount will be automatically applied. Step 5: Enter your details in the checkout and pay. You will then receive an email with your tickets. Offer is open to UK residents aged 18+ only. Save an additional 10 per cent off tickets. Offer ends at 23:59pm on Monday, July 7, 2025. Full T&Cs apply, see below.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
PAW Patrol Live to tour the United Kingdom this summer
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Join Ryder and the pups for an all new adventure as they embark into the the depths of the sea Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Tracker and all the pups are heading back to UK stages this summer. PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure sees our canine heroes discover a secret pirate treasure map as the embark on an epic adventure. The show is set to perform across 15 different locations in the United Kingdom, including several matinee performances taking place. The beloved stars of Nickelodeon's smash-hit series Paw Patrol are set to tour the United Kingdom this summer with an all-new adventure! PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure sees Ryder and his heroic pups – Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, and the newest pup, Tracker – take to stages across the United Kingdom over the summer holidays. Many tour dates will offer at least two shows per day so no one misses out on the action. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The PAW Patrol pups are once again heading to the United Kingdom - this time on a quest for hidden pirate treasure. | Dan Norman Photography The story unfolds as Cap'n Turbot falls into a mysterious cavern during Adventure Bay's Pirate Day preparations. The PAW Patrol rescues him and discovers a secret pirate treasure map. They embark on an epic adventure to find the treasure before Mayor Humdinger can get his hands on it for Foggy Bottom, as the pups use their rescue skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork to save the day. Since its debut in Autumn 2016, PAW Patrol Live! has been seen by over 7 million people in more than 50 countries. The highly interactive performances invite audiences to learn pirate catchphrases, dance the pirate boogie, and help the pups solve picture puzzles and follow the treasure map. PAW Patrol Live! is aimed at families, providing an opportunity for children to experience in-person theatre and create lifelong memories – an ideal plan to keep the young ones entertained throughout the summer school holidays. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where is Paw Patrol Live touring in the United Kingdom? The tour is set to visit the following locations on the following dates with the number of performances indicated in brackets: June 21 2025: P&J Live, Aberdeen (10:45am/2pm) June 28 2025: Utilita Arena, Newcastle (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) June 29 2025: Connexin Live, Hull (2pm/5:15pm) July 5 2025: OVO Arena, London (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) July 6 2025: OVO Arena, London (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) July 13 2025: Brighton Centre, Brighton (2pm/5:15pm) July 19 2025: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) July 20 2025: AO Arena, Manchester (2pm/5:15pm) August 1 2025: SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (5:15pm) August 2 2025: SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) August 3 2025: SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (10:45am/2pm) August 9 2025: First Direct Arena, Leeds (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) August 10 2025: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham (2pm/5:15pm) August 16 2025: Utilita Arena, Birmingham (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) August 17 2025: Building Society Arena, Swansea (2pm/5:15pm) When can I get tickets for Paw Patrol Live ahead of the UK Tour? Tickets for all the PAW Patrol Live! Dates are currently on sale now through Ticketmaster in the United Kingdom Do you have an event you'd like to share with us? You can now promote your What's On stories to us online via YourWorld at It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
Scotsman
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
PAW Patrol Live to tour the United Kingdom this summer
This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a small commission on items purchased through this article, but that does not affect our editorial judgement. Join Ryder and the pups for an all new adventure as they embark into the the depths of the sea Sign up to our Arts and Culture newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Ryder, Chase, Marshall, Tracker and all the pups are heading back to UK stages this summer. PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure sees our canine heroes discover a secret pirate treasure map as the embark on an epic adventure. The show is set to perform across 15 different locations in the United Kingdom, including several matinee performances taking place. The beloved stars of Nickelodeon's smash-hit series Paw Patrol are set to tour the United Kingdom this summer with an all-new adventure! PAW Patrol Live! The Great Pirate Adventure sees Ryder and his heroic pups – Chase, Marshall, Rubble, Skye, Rocky, Zuma, and the newest pup, Tracker – take to stages across the United Kingdom over the summer holidays. Many tour dates will offer at least two shows per day so no one misses out on the action. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The PAW Patrol pups are once again heading to the United Kingdom - this time on a quest for hidden pirate treasure. | Dan Norman Photography The story unfolds as Cap'n Turbot falls into a mysterious cavern during Adventure Bay's Pirate Day preparations. The PAW Patrol rescues him and discovers a secret pirate treasure map. They embark on an epic adventure to find the treasure before Mayor Humdinger can get his hands on it for Foggy Bottom, as the pups use their rescue skills, problem-solving abilities, and teamwork to save the day. Since its debut in Autumn 2016, PAW Patrol Live! has been seen by over 7 million people in more than 50 countries. The highly interactive performances invite audiences to learn pirate catchphrases, dance the pirate boogie, and help the pups solve picture puzzles and follow the treasure map. PAW Patrol Live! is aimed at families, providing an opportunity for children to experience in-person theatre and create lifelong memories – an ideal plan to keep the young ones entertained throughout the summer school holidays. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Where is Paw Patrol Live touring in the United Kingdom? The tour is set to visit the following locations on the following dates with the number of performances indicated in brackets: June 21 2025: P&J Live, Aberdeen (10:45am/2pm) June 28 2025: Utilita Arena, Newcastle (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) June 29 2025: Connexin Live, Hull (2pm/5:15pm) July 5 2025: OVO Arena, London (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) July 6 2025: OVO Arena, London (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) July 13 2025: Brighton Centre, Brighton (2pm/5:15pm) July 19 2025: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) July 20 2025: AO Arena, Manchester (2pm/5:15pm) August 1 2025: SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (5:15pm) August 2 2025: SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) August 3 2025: SEC Armadillo, Glasgow (10:45am/2pm) August 9 2025: First Direct Arena, Leeds (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) August 10 2025: Motorpoint Arena, Nottingham (2pm/5:15pm) August 16 2025: Utilita Arena, Birmingham (10:45am/2pm/5:15pm) August 17 2025: Building Society Arena, Swansea (2pm/5:15pm) When can I get tickets for Paw Patrol Live ahead of the UK Tour? Tickets for all the PAW Patrol Live! Dates are currently on sale now through Ticketmaster in the United Kingdom
Western Telegraph
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Interactive game book based on Pembrokeshire pirate
The Legend of Black Bart's Gold, by Oliver McNeil, is based on the premise that there is pirate treasure hidden in Pembrokeshire. Mr McNeil is known for his internationally best-selling Storymaster's Tales series and immersive performances at Carew Castle, Picton, and his parlour theatre at the Mariners Inn in Nolton Haven. He has used his knowledge of local history to create this new book. The book is inspired by the life of Bartholomew Roberts, Pembrokeshire's infamous pirate, better known as Black Bart. The book puts readers in the role of Bart's grandchild on a quest to uncover lost treasure. Set in 1775, players travel through familiar landscapes like Tenby, St Davids, historic castles, and a pirate ship docked in Milford Haven. Mr McNeil said: "This is such a fantastical and magical part of Wales. "I really wanted readers to be able to explore the same places they're reading about. "It's been such fun using the county I love so much as the backdrop." The book is available now from The Tenby Bookshop, Oriel Parc in St Davids, Amazon, or the Storymasters Tales website. Mr McNeil will be hosting a special Pirate Day in Nolton Haven on June 1, from 1pm to 7pm, bringing the story to life with live-action fun, sea-swept storytelling, and a taste of the game in the real world.
