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The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
One of the UK's biggest outdoor waterparks has ‘something new around every corner' with adventure zones & indoor play
A HUGE attraction park has so much "you will never run out of something to do" including a splash park and rides. Located less than 40minutes from Nottingham city centre, Wheelgate Park is home to one of the UK's largest outdoor waterparks with twisting slides and a tipping bucket. Advertisement 3 Wheelgate Park in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, is home to a number of different attractions including a outdoor waterpark Credit: Instagram 3 The park also has two indoor play areas with lots for toddlers to do Credit: Instagram In the There are towers to climb too, with water spraying from them. For parents watching on, there are For dry play, there is a huge wooden adventure playground to explore. Advertisement Read more on travel inspo And then inside, the attraction also has two For little ones under six-years-old, there is a mini play jungle to clamber through. On the other hand, bigger kids can get active on the King-on Crater Families can also get up close and personal with small animals and farm animals including pigs and rabbits. Advertisement Most read in News Travel As for other attractions, there is a space shuttle ride and a Lunar Launch Tower. Or you could even get lost in a mirror maze with an alien theme. The beautiful lake an hour from London with overwater bungalows like the Maldives There are a few According to Advertisement The entire site is spread across 30acres with eight different themed zones to discover. Tickets cost from £10.56 per adult or child and £5.96 for children under 108cm in height. Kids under 95cm are free. UK days out cheaper than a pint THERE are a number of days out across the UK that can be found for cheaper than your average UK pint costing £5.17. Museums and Galleries: Many major museums and galleries across the UK offer free entry and engaging activities for families. Beaches: The UK boasts hundreds of free, incredible beaches perfect for swimming, sandcastles, or scenic walks. Gardens and Parks: Explore numerous free gardens and parks nationwide, often featuring extensive grounds and play areas. Lidos: Many lidos offer affordable swimming, with some even providing free access. Vue Cinemas: Catch the latest films for less with 'Mighty Morning' sessions and 'Big Shorts' screenings, starting from under £3. Crazy Golf: Enjoy a fun and competitive family activity at local courses, often available for as little as £2 per player. Animal Sanctuaries and Animal Activities: Visit free animal sanctuaries or participate in complimentary pet-related workshops at places like Pets at Home. Arcades: Spend some time collecting pennies and trying to win prizes at local arcades, with games costing as little as £1. School Holiday Programmes: Access free or subsidised activities for children through initiatives like the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme or local leisure centre offerings. Nature Walks: Discover beautiful National Parks and walking trails across the UK for a free and refreshing outdoor experience. Here are four savvy ways to enjoy cheap days out with the family this summer. Advertisement Plus, the 3 Entry starts from £10.56 per adult or £5.96 per child Credit: Instagram
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
One of the UK's biggest outdoor waterparks has ‘something new around every corner' with adventure zones & indoor play
Plus, UK days out for less than the price of a pint PLAY TIME One of the UK's biggest outdoor waterparks has 'something new around every corner' with adventure zones & indoor play Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HUGE attraction park has so much "you will never run out of something to do" including a splash park and rides. Located less than 40minutes from Nottingham city centre, Wheelgate Park is home to one of the UK's largest outdoor waterparks with twisting slides and a tipping bucket. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Wheelgate Park in Farnsfield, Nottinghamshire, is home to a number of different attractions including a outdoor waterpark Credit: Instagram 3 The park also has two indoor play areas with lots for toddlers to do Credit: Instagram In the splash park, there are five slides in total for kids to enjoy - they just need to be over 90cm tall. There are towers to climb too, with water spraying from them. For parents watching on, there are sun loungers to relax on as well. For dry play, there is a huge wooden adventure playground to explore. And then inside, the attraction also has two indoor play centres which include frames, toddler zones, mirror mazes and themed adventure zones - and even a bouncy castle. For little ones under six-years-old, there is a mini play jungle to clamber through. On the other hand, bigger kids can get active on the King-on Crater climbing wall. Families can also get up close and personal with small animals and farm animals including pigs and rabbits. As for other attractions, there is a space shuttle ride and a Lunar Launch Tower. Or you could even get lost in a mirror maze with an alien theme. The beautiful lake an hour from London with overwater bungalows like the Maldives There are a few rides for smaller children too, including a swing ride. According to Days out with the Kids, "there's something new around every corner" and "you will never run out of something to do". The entire site is spread across 30acres with eight different themed zones to discover. Tickets cost from £10.56 per adult or child and £5.96 for children under 108cm in height. Kids under 95cm are free. UK days out cheaper than a pint THERE are a number of days out across the UK that can be found for cheaper than your average UK pint costing £5.17. Museums and Galleries: Many major museums and galleries across the UK offer free entry and engaging activities for families. Beaches: The UK boasts hundreds of free, incredible beaches perfect for swimming, sandcastles, or scenic walks. Gardens and Parks: Explore numerous free gardens and parks nationwide, often featuring extensive grounds and play areas. Lidos: Many lidos offer affordable swimming, with some even providing free access. Vue Cinemas: Catch the latest films for less with 'Mighty Morning' sessions and 'Big Shorts' screenings, starting from under £3. Crazy Golf: Enjoy a fun and competitive family activity at local courses, often available for as little as £2 per player. Animal Sanctuaries and Animal Activities: Visit free animal sanctuaries or participate in complimentary pet-related workshops at places like Pets at Home. Arcades: Spend some time collecting pennies and trying to win prizes at local arcades, with games costing as little as £1. School Holiday Programmes: Access free or subsidised activities for children through initiatives like the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme or local leisure centre offerings. Nature Walks: Discover beautiful National Parks and walking trails across the UK for a free and refreshing outdoor experience. Here are four savvy ways to enjoy cheap days out with the family this summer. Plus, the 15 attractions in the UK that have £1 per person tickets from huge castles to kid-friendly museums.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Sky customers can unlock summer freebie on their account today and the kids will love it
SKY customers are racing to get their hands on another freebie sitting on their accounts this week as part of the company's bolstered perks programme. The TV giant recently announced a whole host of new treats coming to Sky VIP, starting with 1 Free lollies are available until Monday Credit: Sainsbury's Almost two million freebies will be made available in a boost to the scheme. And any Sky customers can get involved for free. This week's giveaway is especially handy with warm weather and kids off school. For a limited time, you can redeem a pack of ice lollies totally free. Read more about Sky In the Sky VIP app, simply claim an instant voucher which can be exchanged for Taste the Difference ice lollies at Sainsbury's. There are several flavours up for grabs, including: Pineapple, Coconut & Lime Mango & Passion Fruit Tropical Yoghurt Raspberry & Yoghurt Ice Lollies Valencia Orange You can only claim them from Sainbury's Superstores, not Sainsbury's Local or petrol stations. Most read in Tech You only have 30 minutes to use the voucher once you've redeemed it, so make sure you're in store and at the checkout before proceeding. Sky has pledged to make even more freebies available every week. This is set to include snacks from brands like LOVE CORN and Whitworths. In addition, Sky Sports subscribers can bag a some extra perks too, such as almost 100,000 free tickets to sporting events. Sky VIP can be found within the MySky app on iPhone and Android. Vouchers for free ice lollies are available until Monday and must be used by Tuesday. MORE SKY PERKS If you're paying for Sky Cinema, you'll get loads of top movies on your telly. But you may not have realised that you also get free tickets to an actual cinema too. Every single month, you can claim a pair of tickets to see a movie at Vue cinemas without paying a penny extra. You just need to go into the MySky app, head into Sky VIP, and then tap on Your Vue Tickets. You'll be able to claim two codes, which you can then redeem at Vue cinemas. The catch is that you can only use these tickets once a month, and only between Sunday and Thursday. You're also only able to use them for Regular, Saver, and Super Saver seat types – so no posh recliner chairs here. A ticket at Vue normally costs somewhere in the region of £6 to £8, so this is a great freebie. Image credit: Alamy
Scotsman
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Meet Elphaba, Glinda and Stitch inspired characters at Glasgow Fort this summer
Families will have the chance to meet some of this year's biggest blockbuster-inspired characters for free at Glasgow Fort this summer, as part of a series of exciting meet and greet sessions. Sign up to our daily newsletter – Regular news stories and round-ups from around Scotland direct to your inbox 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... Taking place each weekend from 19th July to 10th August, visitors can snap a selfie and say hello to a whole host of familiar faces – from the loveable 'Aloha Alien' to the spellbinding Wicked duo, Elphaba and Glinda, and there will even be the chance to watch a 'dino show' inspired by the new Jurassic World Rebirth film. The character appearances will take place outside Primark between 11am and 4pm on the following dates: Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Saturday 19th July: Superheroes Sunday 20th July: 'Aloha Alien' (Stitch-inspired character) Saturday 26th July: Dino Show (inspired by Jurassic World Rebirth) Sunday 27th July: Dino Show (inspired by Jurassic World Rebirth) Saturday 2nd August: Dragon Training Sunday 3rd August: 'Aloha Alien' (Stitch-inspired character) Saturday 9th August: Wicked duo Sunday 10th August: Wicked duo Superhero characters to visit Glasgow Fort There is no need to book in advance for any of the character visits, but visitors are encouraged to arrive early to avoid disappointment. As well as the meet and greet sessions, families can make the most of the mini fairground rides at Glasgow Fort this summer, including trampolines, bumper cars, and a carousel, alongside a selection of much-awaited films showing on the big screen at Vue, including Smurfs, How to Train your Dragon, and Pixar's Elio. Visitors can purchase a discount token from the pop-up hut near the rides, which reduces the cost of all rides (excluding the trampolines) to £2.50. At standard price, rides are £3 and trampolines £5 per go. Phil Goodman, centre manager at Glasgow Fort, said: 'We know it's not always easy keeping the kids entertained during the school holidays, so it's brilliant to bring a bit of free movie magic and summer fun to the centre for families. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Elphaba and Glinda inspired characters to visit Glasgow Fort 'There's something for everyone - from loveable aliens and spellbinding witches to trampolines and a carousel. It's a great excuse to pop down for the day, enjoy the fun and maybe grab a bite to eat while you're here too!'
Forbes
10-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
HDR By Barco Projection Technology To Underpin New ‘EPIC By Vue' Branding
Caption: Bringing together the best in image quality and audio cinema presentation technology, in ... More HDR by Barco and Dolby Atmos, EPIC by Vue is great news for cinemagoers. Vue Barco, the global leader in laser projection, and Vue, the number one privately owned cinema operator in Europe, have announced a partnership that will see HDR by Barco technology expand across Europe as part of the cinema chain's new 'EPIC by Vue' branding. Vue says that 11 'EPIC' screens will open in the U.K., Italy, and the Netherlands by the end of 2025, with 50 more to follow by the end of 2027. The first will be open by the end of July, in Nottingham, U.K. The news follows on from Barco and Vue's partnership announced earlier in the year to bring laser projection to over 1000 screens. While that deal focused on replacing older Xenon-lamp-based digital projectors with its Series 4 projectors, HDR by Barco represents the bleeding edge of cinema-based projection technology. It uses Barco's 'Lightsteering' technology, which combines high-brightness lasers with cutting-edge GPU-powered algorithms, to ensure that light inside the projector is focused exactly where it needs to be onscreen, on a frame-by-frame basis. This allows it to deliver six times the brightness of standard digital cinema, giving it enough headroom to offer enough brightness and an expanded color range (98.5% of Rec. 2020) to deliver true high dynamic range (HDR) images to cinemas for the first time. Vue's new EPIC brand means that it can now offer a premium cinema format to compete with its multiplex rivals, which have had leading-edge formats such as IMAX Laser and Dolby Cinema for some time. In the UK, Vue has lagged in this area, with only the Manchester Printworks, with its combined dual laser and 15/70mm IMAX capability, representing a flagship cinema offering. As per all other premium large format brands, Vue says that all EPIC theatres will also feature Dolby Atmos audio, though the presence of HDR by Barco means the Vue EPIC should leapfrog them to take the lead in terms of image quality. 'After researching and testing a variety of premium large format options, we decided to create EPIC using the very best market-leading technology available. By combining cutting-edge HDR laser projection by Barco and Dolby Atmos immersive sound, breathtaking colour, expansive screens and studio quality audio, we will bring the very latest technology to our biggest screens across Europe and give our customers the opportunity to enjoy a cinematic experience like no other.' While no details were provided on décor plans for the brand , the chain did say that every EPIC by Vue screen will offer the largest screen at the site. As to how much of threat this will be to the likes of IMAX and Dolby Cinema, but it's good news for the industry that there are more quality options for the public to tempt it to head out 'to the pictures' to see the latest film rather than waiting for it arrive on streaming. Further reading: Barco Light Steering Uses AI Tech To Brings True HDR To The Big Screen Vue And Barco Partner To Bring Laser Projection To Over 1000 Screens Barco HDR Cinema Tech To Reach 30 US Theatres By The End Of 2025
