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Edinburgh Live
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Edinburgh's Dynamic Earth will host Wallace & Gromit virtual reality event
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Dynamic Earth is set to welcome Scotland's first ever Wallace & Gromit experience as part of their 25th anniversary celebrations. Wallace & Gromit: All Systems Go augmented reality (AR) trail will be delivered from the multi-award-winning animation studio Aardman. Those behind the summer event, which runs from June 30th to August 31, have billed it as a fun filled family day out 'for cheese-lovers and budding inventors.' Those looking to attend are invited to download the free Wallace & Gromit All Systems Go Augmented Reality app available on both iOS and Android. Admission will cost £4.50 to the Dynamic Earth event, with those attending able to collect a special activity pack and unique AR location code at the Welcome Desk. The activity pack includes activity sheets and a pair of Gromit ears. An advert for the event stated: "Young inventors will unlock exciting, augmented reality scenes in the heart of Dynamic Earth, from trying Wallace's Techno Trousers to snapping selfies as the mischievous Feathers McGraw. Make sure your smartphone is ready—there'll be plenty of hilarious photo opportunities you'll want to share with friends and family. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sentstraight to your messages. "Don't forget to tag Dynamic Earth and Wallace & Gromit on social media! "Edinburgh's only Planetarium is getting in on the action too! As part of the summer celebrations, visitors can catch Wallace & Gromit's out-of-this-world antics on the big dome screen. "There will be daily showings of the classic A Grand Day Out with additional screenings of The Wrong Trousers on Saturdays and Sundays, continuing until August 31st. "And that's not all! These special showings will sit alongside our usual awe-inspiring Planetarium favourites, including We Are Stars, You Are Here, and our seasonal presenter lead show What's Up: Summer, exploring the 'super-cool' mysteries of our outer solar system. "So, whether you're building rockets with Wallace or star-hopping across the universe, there's more to explore at Dynamic Earth this summer!" Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox Dynamic Earth added: "We're absolutely over the moon to bring Wallace & Gromit to Dynamic Earth! This imaginative and playful AR trail captures everything we stand for—curiosity, creativity, and a whole lot of fun. It's set to be a summer adventure you won't want to miss! "So, grab your phone and get ready for an unforgettable day out at Dynamic Earth this summer." To find out more click here.
Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Armed forces visit for free at Pleasure Beach Resort
We've teamed up with Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day by giving all Armed Forces staff FREE entry to the Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool. All you have to do is show your military ID and you will get free eTicket to the park. That's not all, friends and family of armed forces staff get four eTickets for £100 by using the online code below. The offer is valid from May 1 to May 9, 2025. Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool is the ultimate destination for adventure-lovers. You'll find some of the most exhilarating, hair-raising and heart- pounding rides in the country. Experience the G-force of a Formula 1 driver on the UK's first and only double launch coaster ICON, tower 235ft above the coast on the world-famous hypercoaster, the Big One or take a plunging, immersive adventure on Valhalla – seven time winner of the World's Best Water Ride. Loop and fly suspended over water on Infusion, experience the UK's only bobsled coaster Avalanche or ride the airwaves on Avatar Airbender. There's plenty of rides for families, children and thrillseekers in training. READ MORE: Manchester Airport issues statement after dad passes through security with weapons READ MORE: Pictured: The kiss with a prisoner that led to GMP officer's world falling apart Alongside the UK's only Nickelodeon Land, there's loads rides and attractions perfect for guests of any height. Take a flight in Sir Hiram Maxim's Flying Machines, a trip down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland, or a grand day out in Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic. Team Nick are always out and about. Meet your favourite characters like SpongeBob SquarePants and the PAW Patrol Pups. Armed forces personnel can visit the park for FREE (upon showing military ID on arrival at the Ticket Centre). Friends and families can use an online code, VEDAY, to get 4 eTickets for £100. Offer to include minimum of 2 adult eTickets. The offer is valid from May 1 to May 9, 2025. HOW TO REDEEM 1. Visit 2. Click 'Book Now' 3. Select your chosen visit date (must be on or before 9th May 2025) 4. Add all tickets to your basket. Minimum of 2 adult e-tickets. 5. Enter your unique voucher code, VEDAY, and complete the online transaction 6. Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to activiate your eTickets. Terms and Conditions Military ID must be produced on arrival to claime one free eTicket Offer applies to British Armed Forces. Offer applies to gate priced eTickets eTickets must be booked online in advance Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion Non-transferable and non-refundable Only valid for the date selected at checkout and only applies to visit dates up to and including May 9th 2025 Height restrictions apply.
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Armed forces visit for free at Pleasure Beach Resort
PLUS friends and family get four tickets for £100 We've teamed up with Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE day by giving all Armed Forces staff FREE entry to the Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool. All you have to do is show your military ID and you will get free eTicket to the park. That's not all, friends and family of armed forces staff get four eTickets for £100 by using the online code below. The offer is valid from May 1 to May 9, 2025. Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool is the ultimate destination for adventure-lovers. You'll find some of the most exhilarating, hair-raising and heart- pounding rides in the country. Experience the G-force of a Formula 1 driver on the UK's first and only double launch coaster ICON, tower 235ft above the coast on the world-famous hypercoaster, the Big One or take a plunging, immersive adventure on Valhalla – seven time winner of the World's Best Water Ride. Loop and fly suspended over water on Infusion, experience the UK's only bobsled coaster Avalanche or ride the airwaves on Avatar Airbender. There's plenty of rides for families, children and thrillseekers in training. Alongside the UK's only Nickelodeon Land, there's loads rides and attractions perfect for guests of any height. Take a flight in Sir Hiram Maxim's Flying Machines, a trip down the rabbit hole in Alice in Wonderland, or a grand day out in Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic. Team Nick are always out and about. Meet your favourite characters like SpongeBob SquarePants and the PAW Patrol Pups. Armed forces personnel can visit the park for FREE (upon showing military ID on arrival at the Ticket Centre). Friends and families can use an online code, VEDAY, to get 4 eTickets for £100. Offer to include minimum of 2 adult eTickets. The offer is valid from May 1 to May 9, 2025. HOW TO REDEEM 1. Visit 2. Click 'Book Now' 3. Select your chosen visit date (must be on or before 9th May 2025) 4. Add all tickets to your basket. Minimum of 2 adult e-tickets. 5. Enter your unique voucher code, VEDAY, and complete the online transaction 6. Follow the instructions in your confirmation email to activiate your eTickets. Terms and Conditions Military ID must be produced on arrival to claime one free eTicket Offer applies to British Armed Forces. Offer applies to gate priced eTickets eTickets must be booked online in advance Not valid in conjunction with any other offer or promotion Non-transferable and non-refundable Only valid for the date selected at checkout and only applies to visit dates up to and including May 9th 2025
The Guardian
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Goldbeak review – a formulaic animation that says cheap
Birds of a feather flock together, unless you're an eagle being raised in a community of chickens, per this animated family adventure. Orphaned in a plane crash (yes, eagles use planes), young Goldbeak is from a prominent political family and, naturally enough, he comes to realise he doesn't exactly fit in with the hens and roosters with whom he is living. Notably, chickens are not known for their prowess at flying, and so he finds his literal wings metaphorically clipped, though he is desperate to soar above his contemporaries. Thematically, this is vaguely reminiscent of 1970s publishing hit Jonathan Livingston Seagull, a short allegorical fable about a frustrated gull who refuses to accept the limitations of his community and yearns to go beyond the limits of what seems possible. Here, though, Goldbeak's exceptionalism is firmly rooted in biology, so maybe he's more like a kind of avian Superman. This is not a story that really bears much close analysis, with a cast made up of a hodgepodge of character types you've seen in family animations a million times before. Indeed, Goldbeak is an object lesson in how much the actual animation matters in these films. You can get away with stock characters and a plot we've seen before if the animation is charming and unique. However, there is something draining about cheap, by-the-numbers animation that feels especially unlovely – particularly compared with low-budget live-action films whose lack of money often contributes to the charm. Goldbeak will probably keep the kids amused, or at least distracted, for the length of time it's on screen but, honestly, there's a whole world of films out there – Wallace & Gromit! The Wizard of Oz! Jason and the Argonauts! – so there's really no need to resort to this kind of thing in the name of killing time. Goldbeak is in UK and Irish cinemas from 25 April.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
2-for-1 Tickets to Pleasure Beach Resort, Blackpool - Save up to £50 on Thrill-Packed Fun!
We've partnered with Pleasure Beach Resort in Blackpool to bring you an unbeatable deal: 2-for-1 tickets on all eTickets – saving you up to £50! Best of all it includes May 5 Bank Holiday! Whether you're a die-hard thrillseeker or planning a family day out, this is your chance to experience one of the UK's top attractions for half the price. But hurry – this exclusive offer is only valid for visits until May 5, 2025. Pleasure Beach is the go-to destination for adrenaline junkies and families alike. Test your nerves on world-class coasters like ICON – the UK's first and only double-launch coaster, The Big One – soar 235ft high on the iconic hypercoaster, Valhalla – seven-time winner of the World's Best Water Ride, Infusion – suspended thrills over water, Avalanche – the UK's only bobsled coaster and Avatar Airbender – feel the spin of the airwaves. READ MORE: The free Greater Manchester museum with a 'superb' secret READ MORE: 'I went to the Wetherspoons named the best in the country TWICE' For younger guests and those easing into their thrill journey, there's Nickelodeon Land – the only one of its kind in the UK – plus family favourites like Wallace & Gromit's Thrill-O-Matic, Alice in Wonderland, and the classic Flying Machines. And don't forget the chance to meet beloved characters from PAW Patrol and SpongeBob SquarePants live in the park! How to claim your 2-for-1 tickets Visit: Click: 'Book Now' Choose your visit date (on or before May 5, 2025) Add your tickets to the basket Enter code: SPRING241 at checkout Complete the transaction and follow the email instructions to activate your eTickets Don't miss your chance to double the fun for half the price. Grab your 2-for-1 Pleasure Beach tickets today and make memories that'll last all year! TERMS & CONDITIONS eTickets must be booked online in advance Choose from: Two adult eTickets, Two junior eTickets (11yrs & under), One adult & one junior, Family of four, or Four adult eTickets Offer valid only on gate-priced eTickets Lowest priced eTickets free Not valid with any other offer or promotion Non-transferable and non-refundable Valid only for visit dates up to and including 5th May 2025 Height restrictions apply
