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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
The Irish playground with swings, slides, climbing web in ‘beautiful' park and it's just minutes from busy cafe
TAKE a look at the Irish playground with swings, slides, climbing web and it is just minutes from busy cafe. Albert College Park playground in Dublin is the perfect place to bring your kids this summer. 4 Albert College Park in Dublin has a fantastic playground Credit: Google maps 4 The park has a ton of amenities for kids of all ages Credit: Google maps 4 And it is completely free to enter Credit: Google maps The park is just 15 minutes from The highlight for families is the play area located within Albert College Park - It's a spacious and well-equipped zone that offers hours of entertainment for kids of all ages. It reads on the Family Edit: 'Albert College Park Playground is a nice little playground in Whitehall, Dublin. 'The playground has different interesting equipment for kids including slides, swings, etc. READ MORE IN TRAVEL 'The well maintained playground is usually quiet.' One of the spot's standout features is the large spider web climbing frame, which allows kids to climb, balance and explore. Here, kids can jump, swing and play while parents relax nearby and enjoy the greenery of the park. The playground caters to children of different ages and abilities, with inclusive equipment throughout. Most read in News Travel This includes a fantastic range of slides, swings, balancing beams and climbing frames. What's more, the surrounding green spaces offer even more to explore, with walking paths, tree-lined trails and wide grassy areas found in the area. Inside Universal Epic Universe with incredible thrill rides and amazing food And the nearby gardens and open lawns are perfect for playing, strolling or enjoying a picnic on a sunny day. For toddlers, there's a dedicated section within the playground featuring baby swings, small slides and sensory panels. The park also includes plenty of benches and shaded seating, making it an ideal place for And there's even a cafe on site to grab a bite to eat after hours of playing. Located beside Cuilín House, Tram Cafe offers coffees, 'Beautiful and large park' Entry to the playground and park is free, with no tickets needed. The site is open all year round, and it's especially popular on weekends and during the summer months. Visitors to the playground have shared their experiences on One parent wrote: 'Beautiful and large park to do sports and activities.' Another commented: 'It's a lush green park with beautiful scenery and a playground for children with multiple pitches.' 4 The park is a must-visit this summer Credit: Google maps
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Europe's newest theme park with 50 rides and themed lands forced to delay opening date
Plus, a major UK theme park is to get huge new land by 2027 with rollercoasters, kids rides and indoor attractions PARK-ING IT Europe's newest theme park with 50 rides and themed lands forced to delay opening date Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) EUROPE'S newest theme park with 50 rides and different themed lands has been forced to delay its opening date. Hossoland Amusement Park in Poland was originally due to open on May 31, bu confirmed that this has been pushed back. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The park was due to open on May 31 but has had to delay its opening date Credit: Hossoland/Instagram 7 The new opening date will be announced in early June Credit: Hosso Group 7 Once complete, the park will have 50 rides Credit: Hossoland/Instagram Hossoland's website states: "We regret to inform you that the planned opening date of Hossoland Amusement Park has been postponed. "The final opening date will be announced in early June. "During this time, we will focus on finalising the last details and final testing of our attractions to provide you with an unforgettable experience from day one. "Thank you for your patience, trust and great interest. See you soon!" The amusement park is set in Brojce, on Poland's northern coast, and has plans to create a fairytale-theme attraction, which was originally announced back in 2017. When it eventually opens it is expected to be a rival to Energylandia - one of Europe's largest theme parks. The park is expected to have a lighthouse, which will connect the four themed zones - each of which is inspired by a local legend or fairytale. In addition, the destination will span 400,000-square-metres and the four lands include Mermaid City, the Kingdom of Baltambrya, the Land of the Vikings and the Dragon Valley of the Mines. One of the park's top attractions is expected to be a steel coaster called GhostRider. It will launch riders 176 feet into the air and reach speeds of up to 72-miles-per-hour. Inside Universal Epic Universe with incredible thrill rides and amazing food Most of the rides are yet to be named but visitors can expect to experience 20 food and drink areas in the park. The park expects to welcome over one million visitors each year. Karen Hovsepyan, vice president of the park's operator Hosso Group, told Planet Attractions: "Hossoland will be the only amusement park of such a large scale on the Polish coast. "It will certainly become a recognisable symbol and a frequently visited place in this region." For Brits wanting to head to the new park, the best way to get there will be to fly to Szczecin, which with Ryanair can cost as low as £14.99, from both Liverpool and London. 7 It will also have 20 places to eat and drink Credit: Hossoland/Instagram 7 Admission prices will vary depending on the season Credit: Hosso Group 7 The park is expected to rival Energylandia - one of Europe's biggest theme parks Credit: Hossoland/Instagram From the airport, Hossoland is then around an hour drive away. Ticket prices vary between low and high season, with a regular ticket costing £29.48 in low season, and £33.44 in high season. Two and three day tickets can also be purchased and if it is a visitor's birthday on the day of entry (up to 18-years-old), they will get their entry for just 20p. Also, here's everything we know about Europe's 1st Universal theme park coming to UK – from TWO new train stations to 500-room hotel. Plus, a major UK theme park is to get huge new land by 2027 with rollercoasters, kids rides and indoor attractions.
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Europe's newest theme park with 50 rides and themed lands forced to delay opening date
EUROPE'S newest theme park with 50 rides and different themed lands has been forced to delay its opening date. Hossoland Amusement Park in Poland was originally due to open on May 31, bu confirmed that this has been pushed back. 7 The park was due to open on May 31 but has had to delay its opening date Credit: Hossoland/Instagram 7 The new opening date will be announced in early June Credit: Hosso Group 7 Once complete, the park will have 50 rides Credit: Hossoland/Instagram Hossoland's website states: "We regret to inform you that the planned opening date of Hossoland Amusement Park has been postponed. "The final opening date will be announced in early June. "During this time, we will focus on finalising the last details and final testing of our attractions to provide you with an unforgettable experience from day one. "Thank you for your patience, trust and great interest. See you soon!" Read more on theme parks The amusement park is set in Brojce, on Poland 's northern coast, and has plans to create a f When it eventually opens it is expected to be a rival to Energylandia - one of Europe's largest theme parks. The park is expected to have a lighthouse, which will connect the four themed zones - each of which is inspired by a local legend or fairytale. In addition, the destination will span 400,000-square-metres and the four lands include Mermaid City, the Kingdom of Baltambrya, the Land of the Vikings and the Dragon Valley of the Mines. Most read in News Travel One of the park's It will launch riders 176 feet into the air and reach speeds of up to 72-miles-per-hour. Inside Universal Epic Universe with incredible thrill rides and amazing food Most of the rides are yet to be named but visitors can expect to experience 20 food and drink areas in the park. The park expects to welcome over one million visitors each year. Karen Hovsepyan, vice president of the park's operator Hosso Group, told Planet Attractions: "Hossoland will be the only amusement park of such a large scale on the Polish coast. "It will certainly become a recognisable symbol and a frequently visited place in this region." For Brits wanting to head to the new park, the best way to get there will be to fly to Szczecin, which with Ryanair can cost as low as £14.99, from both Liverpool and London. 7 It will also have 20 places to eat and drink Credit: Hossoland/Instagram 7 Admission prices will vary depending on the season Credit: Hosso Group 7 The park is expected to rival Energylandia - one of Europe's biggest theme parks Credit: Hossoland/Instagram From the Ticket prices vary between low and high season, with a regular ticket costing £29.48 in low season, and £33.44 in high season. Two and three day tickets can also be purchased and if it is a visitor's birthday on the day of entry (up to 18-years-old), they will get their entry for just 20p. Also, Plus, a 7 The best way to get to the park from the UK, is to fly to Szczecin and then drive Credit: Hossoland/Instagram
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Falcons QB Kirk Cousins pokes fun at Travis Kelce's hairy back: ‘God bless Taylor Swift'
Atlanta Falcons player Kirk Cousins roasted Travis Kelce for having a very hairy back. The quarterback applauded Taylor Swift while poking fun at Kelce in an interview with E! News at the grand opening of Universal Epic Universe in Orlando, Fla., Wednesday. 'God bless Taylor Swift for being good with that,' Cousins said, referring to new photos of Kelce shirtless. He added, 'That's awesome. Good for her.' Cousins, 36, suspected that the Kansas City Chiefs tight end's wooly backside was 'just genetics.' 'Thankfully, I don't have to deal with that,' he joked. 'But I'm in a locker room a lot. That's just a part of life. It is what it is.' Cousins took shots at Kelce's abundant body hair after the 'New Heights' podcast co-host was spotted going shirtless while out in Miami Tuesday. Kelce had just finished a fitness session with friends when he ditched his sweaty tee. The NFL star, 35, has discussed his hairy situation in the past — with his brother Jason Kelce sharing earlier this year that he previously earned him the nickname 'Big Yeti.' 'When Trav was at Cincinnati, he would play basketball in the playground quite a bit,' the retired Philadelphia Eagles player said on their podcast in February 2024 of Travis' time at the University of Cincinnati. 'And anyone who has ever played pickup basketball, you know there's shirts and skins.' Travis explained that he had a 'big beard,' 'long hair' and 'the chest hair, back hair, arm hair, leg hair.' 'It's just a big ole Yeti out there, man,' Travis said. 'All the homies on the court were calling me 'Big Yeti.'' More recently, Travis called himself a 'furry son of the b—h' on Wednesday's episode of his and Jason's Wondery+ show while explaining why he was wearing two shirts at once. 'Me and heat just don't do well together, ' Travis quipped of his layered fashion choice.
USA Today
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- USA Today
From nifflers to demiguises: These magical creatures make Epic Universe's Wizarding World
From nifflers to demiguises: These magical creatures make Epic Universe's Wizarding World Show Caption Hide Caption Take the Metro-Floo at Universal Orlando's Ministry of Magic Universal Orlando's Epic Universe theme park will bring the iconic Ministry of Magic to life, fans will be able to go to 1920s wizarding Paris. ORLANDO, Fla. – There has been a lot of hype for Harry Potter and the Battle at the Ministry, the most in-demand attraction at the new Universal Epic Universe theme park in Orlando. Rightly so, because the queue is an attraction unto itself – jaw-dropping, built to scale and packed with details from the films. However, it's not the most magical part of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic. Most of this world – one of five at the park – is set in 1920s wizarding Paris, like the 'Fantastic Beasts' franchise. And just like in those films, the magical creatures steal the spotlight. From the big stars of the show 'Le Cirque Arcanus' to the wide-eyed mooncalf at the door of the Oculus Regulus shop to the tiny bowtruckle animatronic in the locksmith's window, these adorable creatures are everywhere. Some only appear when visitors cast spells with interactive wands, like the mischievous spitting grindylow in the fountain by the Battle at the Ministry entrance or the mysterious demiguise in a window near Bar Moonshine. Many others are woven into the world's decor, like the golden nifflers adorning old-fashioned cash registers and the stunning mosaic tilework in Café L'air De La Sirène. The more you look for them, the more you'll find. The reporter on this story received access from Universal. USA TODAY maintains editorial control of content.
