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The Sun
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
The pubs with best playgrounds & soft plays across the UK mapped – featuring zip wires, petting zoos and free kids meals
IF the kids are happy, the parents are too. And nowhere is that truer than the magical unicorn that is a pub with a playground attached. Across the country, some kind-hearted landlords have given as much thought to swings and slides as they have to their beer kegs - giving mums and dads some much-needed peace and quiet to enjoy a pint. 7 7 7 If you're dreaming of sunny afternoon s at the pub, free from cries of "I'm bored!", we have put together a guide to the ultimate family-friendly pubs with playgrounds across the UK this summer. From thrilling zip wires and petting zoos to soft-play and pirate ships, these spots offer endless fun for the kids... NORTH The Saracens Head, Warburton. Jurassic Park? More like Jurassic Larks at The Saracens Head. Your little dinosaur hunters will have a roar-some time in their onsite soft play barn, Kiddisaurus (subject to an entry fee). For the grown-ups, there's a large, lawned beer garden with an abundance of shaded areas, outside seating and lots of space for older children to play. The double treehouse-style play area features a slide, a climbing wall and spring riders. Paddock Lane, Warburton, WA13 9TH The Airport Pub, Heald Green Situated just fifty feet from the runway at Manchester Airport, this family-friendly pub is ideal for both grown-up plane spotters – and kids who love to watch aeroplanes take off and land. There's even a plane-themed play area with slides, tunnels, climbing frame and ropes. The Airport, Ringway Road, Heald Green, M22 5WH New seafront playground with unreal view and incredible theme opens minutes from busy city The Blue Bell, Smallwood If your kids think they're kings and queens of the castle, they'll have a royal ball at The Blue Bell. Just a couple of miles off the M6, the tiny Cheshire village of Smallwood feels like it could be from another time, especially when you discover the unique, gigantic wooden play fort in The Blue Bell's swish beer garden. Go on a Monday, and the kids can eat free with an adult meal. The Blue Bell, Spen Green, Sandbach, CW11 2XA The Vicarage, Cranage Clarkson Farm fans rejoice – at The Vicarage in Cranage, Cheshire, kids can clamber onboard Travis the Tractor, an orange vintage tractor. There's also a wooden playhouse, climbing frame, a slide, and swings in the pub's playground, which sits on the banks of the River Dane overlooking the stunning Cheshire countryside. Every Monday-Wednesday 4pm-7pm, for every adult main meal, enjoy a kids' main meal for free. Knutsford Road, Holmes Chapel, CW4 8EF The Beehive, Tyne and Wear In view of St. Mary's Island and the golden Longsands of Whitley Bay, this Grade II-listed pub was built in the 18th Century. But wander round the back, and you'll find a sneaky entrance under the archway of bushes into the secret garden! A fully enclosed space with a wooden playground, surrounded by picnic benches where parents can supervise nearby. You'll even hear music playing through hidden speakers around the garden. Hartley Lane, Earsdon, Whitley Bay. NE25 0SZ The Little Mill, Rowarth Fancy a paddle? Grade II-listed country pub The Little Mill has a shallow stream running through its playground, ideal for splashing about in on a hot summer's day. There's also a huge slide that even big kids will love, and the pub keeps pygmy goats, chickens, rabbits and a large pond with Koi carp and goldfish. The Little Mill, Hollinsmoor Rd, Rowarth, High Peak SK22 1EB The Black Swan, Hollins Green A beautiful pub and hotel in the picturesque village of Hollins Green, The Black Swan has a fabulous menu of British classics. After a slap-up meal, head to the gardens, where you'll find a duck pond, zip wire and spider-web climbing ropes. 550 Manchester Road, Hollins Green, WA3 6LA 7 7 Puss In Boots, Offerton This Stockport pub boasts a big outdoor play area with cute, colourful wooden climbing frames and balancing beams. It also has a bouncy, foam floor, so little ones won't get hurt if they fall. 147 Nangreave Road, Offerton, Stockport, SK2 6DG The Beach, Rochdale Found on the edge of Hollingworth Lake next to Hollingworth Lake Water Activity Centre, this cosy pub is an ideal spot for those days out by the waterside. There are tonnes of outdoor seating, so you can watch your kids in the playground and enjoy the stunning view over the lake (and their superb carvery!) at the same time. Lake Side, Littleborough, OL15 0DD The Rope & Anchor, Altrincham Nestled in the leafy hamlet of Dunham Massey, The Rope & Anchor has a lawned beer garden and a wooden playground featuring a treehouse, swings and a slide. If your little ones love an ice cream (and let's face it, what kid doesn't?), The Dunham Massey Ice Cream farm is nearby, as well as the Bridgewater Canal and Bollin Valley Way for waterside walks. Paddock Lane, Dunham Massey, Altrincham, WA14 5RP The White Horse, Chester Ahoy there, shipmates! With its huge nautical-themed play area, fully decked out with a pirate ship, The White Horse is an oasis for kids and parents alike. And, when your little pirates are all pooped out, they can create their very own pizzas with the 'Build Your Own Pizza' option on the kids' menu. Chester Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY The Golden Pheasant, Plumley Situated in the village of Plumley, a couple of miles from the market town of Knutsford, The Pheasant's landscaped beer garden offers guests a covered terrace area, ample picnic benches and a vast lawn ideal for kids to play with stunning countryside views. The pub's garden also has a wooden play area complete with two swing sets for both younger and older children, a slide, and a wooden climbing frame. Plumley Moor Road, Plumley, Knutsford, WA16 9RX THE SOUTH The Old Neptune, Whitstable, Kent The Old Neptune is one of only a handful of pubs to be found on the beaches of Britain. Located in the heart of Whitstable, a charming fishing town, it doesn't have a traditional playground, but you can let the kids build sandcastles and collect stones and shells while you savour the sunset. Marine Terrace, Whitstable, Kent CT5 1EJ 7 7 The Cricketers, Woking Rain or shine, The Cricketers pub garden has you covered – literally! The pub garden not only has a tent, but a range of garden pods where patrons can shelter from a passing shower with a board game. When the sun's out, there's a big playground with climbing frames, a rocking horse and a slide to enjoy. The Cricketers also has a fab children's menu around, with dishes like fish finger tacos and strawberry and marshmallow kebabs. Horsell Birch, Woking, GU21 4XB The Castle of Comfort, East Harptree In the heart of the Mendip countryside, close to Cheddar and Wookey Hole, is the curiously-named Castle of Comfort (so-called for serving death row prisoners back in the 1600s). Outside, there's a huge beer garden with lots of seating and a large grassy children's playground overlooking lush green fields. The Castle of Comfort, East Harptree, Bristol, Somerset, BS40 6DD Bel & The Dragon, Farnham It may not be Hollywood, but this small country-style pub in the scenic Surrey Hills is surrounded by movie magic. Stop off after a stroll in Bourne Woods – where scenes from Gladiator, Robin Hood and the Harry Potter series were all filmed – and then let your kids reenact the scenes in the pub's spacious children's play area, which is open year-round. There's a Wendy house, a climbing frame, and bat and ball games. Jumps Road, Farnham, GU10 2LD GREATER LONDON Timber Lodge, Stratford This cosy café and bar is nestled in the stunning landscape of London's Olympic Park. Serving craft beers as well as arabica coffee, there's also hand-stretched Italian-style pizza and hot chocolate for the little ones. Best of all, it's right next to Tumbling Bay adventure playground with its treehouses, rock pools, sand pits, aerial walkways, rope bridges, and zip wires. 1A Honour Lea Avenue, Stratford, London, E20 1DY The Rosendale, West Dulwich Known for its good-value food and laid-back vibe, The Rosendale is one of the best child-friendly pubs in South London. Alongside a great kids' menu, it has a children's climbing frame and several kids ' trikes in a playground outside, along with a boules area. 65 Rosendale Rd, Norwood, London SE21 8EZ The Plough Inn, Ealing This cosy country pub is just down the road from Hanwell Zoo, so after checking out the flamingos, pop in for a pint while your little monkeys let out their wild side on the climbing frame and slide next to the beer garden. 297 Northfield Avenue, Ealing, W5 4XB The Anglers, Teddington Anyone for tennis? Well, this pub can't quite offer that, but it does have two ping pong tables for any aspiring racqueteers. There's also a spacious beer garden with a huge outdoor play area including a climbing frame, monkey bars and table football. 3 Broom Road, Teddington, TW11 9NR NORTHERN IRELAND The Harbour Brewers Fayre, Carrickfergus With a huge soft play open 12 to 7pm that's free for children under one, The Harbour Brewers Fayre is the perfect place to stop in for some tasty pub classics and drinks after a fun day exploring Carrickfergus Castle. Alexander Pier, Rodgers Quay, Carrickfergus BT38 8BE SCOTLAND The Beech Tree, Glasgow You can spot noisy woodpeckers, cute red squirrels and even a pine marten in The Beach Tree's wildlife garden. But the real Top Guns are the inhabitants of their mini-zoo, including pygmy goats named Maverick and Goose. There are also quails, chinchillas, and even a tortoise. Kids can then hit the pub's adventure play park while the adults have a well-earned drink! Dumgoyne, By Killearn G63 9LA WALES The Cedar Tree Farm, Cardiff This Cardiff pub is perfect for a rainy day, because the games section is stocked with a Wii, a PlayStation and Gameboys, plus a huge stash of video games. Toddlers aren't left out either, as there's a soft play section too, not to mention a large selection of cakes and ice-creams on the menu. Ferry Road, Grangetown, Cardiff, South Glamorgan, Wales, CF11 0JR The Crossways, Caerphilly Have you got a house full of little menaces? Then head to The Crossways! Their outdoor Dennis the Menace-themed, fully supervised play area is perfect for Beano and comic book fans. You can even host your child's birthday there.
France 24
18 hours ago
- Sport
- France 24
World Rugby promise a 'bigger, bolder, more accessible' 2027 World Cup
The tournament has been expanded to 24 teams from 20, divided into six pools of four teams. The draw will take place in December with Robinson announcing Tuesday in Sydney that 2.5 million tickets will go on sale in February. One million tickets will be priced at under AUS$100 (US$65) in a bid to make it the most family-friendly tournament yet. "This ticketing programme has been designed with one simple principle: put the fans first," said Robinson. "For the first time in over two decades, men's Rugby World Cup returns to Australian shores and we're determined to make it bigger, bolder and more accessible than ever before "It's about reigniting the love for rugby, inspiring a new generation, and showcasing our values to the world," he added of the tournament which will run from October 1 to November 13, 2027. Sydney is scheduled to host the final and both semi-finals, along with a third-place playoff and a string of other knockout and pool stage games. The rest of the schedule is split between Brisbane, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, Adelaide and Townsville.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Great Wolf Lodge's biggest sale of 2025 is here: How to score an $84 room
For fans of Great Wolf Lodge resorts, Aug. 4 is their Black Friday. Great Wolf Lodge, the popular chain of family-friendly hotels with elaborate indoor water parks, will bring back its annual 8/4 Day sale on Aug. 4, 2025. During the one-day-only flash sale that celebrates the water parks' consistent 84-degree temperatures, guests can book rooms for as low as $84 per night, with stays including unlimited water-park access. The sale is good at all Great Wolf Lodges nationwide, including the Great Wolf Lodge Arizona on the Salt River Pima-Maricopa Indian Community near Scottsdale. The 84-degree sale is available for one day only, on Aug. 4, no earlier and no later. Here's how to get the deal. Great Wolf Lodge 84-degree sale 2025: How it works Rates start at $84 per night for two guests. Some rooms and nights cost more. Reservations are nonrefundable. The 84-degree sale rates are available on select Sunday through Thursday nights from Aug. 4 to Dec. 18. Most of the $84 rooms are available after Labor Day. Blackout dates apply and may vary based on location. The sale rate isn't available Fridays, Saturdays or holidays such as Labor Day and Columbus Day. A limited number of rooms and suites are available at the sale rate. Discounts vary by date. The offer is based on occupancy of four guests per room; at least one must be 21 or older. Does it cost money to park at Great Wolf Lodge? The 84-degree sale rate does not include taxes or the parking fee of $19 per night. Looking for the best things to do in Arizona? Sign up for our newsletter. Does Great Wolf Lodge charge a resort fee? In a change from previous years' sales, the 84-degree sale 2025 includes resort fees. In May, Great Wolf Lodge began eliminating or reducing resort fees at its properties. The Arizona location no longer charges a resort fee. Until the resort fee was eliminated, the $40 per night charge covered the cost of internet, virtual concierge, water park amenities like life jackets and towels, and arts and crafts projects during children's entertainment programs. How to get $84 rooms at Great Wolf Lodge Details: Great Wolf Lodge's flash sale is from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m. Arizona time on Aug. 4. Book at Use promo code 84DEGREES. The Remi: See inside this vibey new metro Phoenix hotel, an 'odyssey of the senses' Michael Salerno is an award-winning journalist who's covered travel and tourism since 2014. His work as The Arizona Republic's consumer travel reporter aims to help readers navigate the stresses of traveling and get the best value for their money on their vacations. He can be reached at Subscribe to today. This article originally appeared on Arizona Republic: Great Wolf Lodge's best sale of 2025: How to get $84 rooms
The Sun
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Historic UK landmark is transformed into a BEACH with splash pools, live DJs & 70m rides – and it's completely free
A HUGE city centre beach has reopened just in time for the school summer holidays. With the majority of UK schools closed for summer this week, parents will be desperately on the hunt for budget friendly ways to keep the kids entertained. 5 5 5 Heading to the beach on a sunny day is one of the best parts of summer, but what if you live hours away from the sea? Nottingham is one of the most landlocked places in the UK, with a drive to the popular seaside destination Skegness taking around two hours. Nottingham Beach So to ensure its residents can still enjoy the sand and sea, without trekking for hours, every year the enormous market square is turned into an artificial beach. Located in the heart of the city, piles of sand are dumped on the historic landmark, Old Market Square, to create a unique beach location, for kids to build sandcastles in. There's also a paddling pool for tots to splash around in, and plenty of deck chairs for parents to enjoy. The giant beach is completely free to enter, with punters then able to pay for a selection of family-friendly fairground rides, such as Star Flyer and Bungee Trampolines. Visitors can also transport themselves to the Islands of Greece by visiting the Santorini bar, which serves fruity cocktails and ice cold beer. The bar is open from 10am- 11pm Monday to Saturday and 10am to 10pm on Sunday, and features regular live music performances and DJ sets. Every Monday, the beach bar hosts outdoor movie nights, with salsa classes taking part on Tuesdays, and volleyball tournaments every Wednesday. If you're feeling hungry during your trip to the 'beach', there's also countless food stalls, selling everything from Nutella crepes to Gyros. You have eyes of a hawk if you can find the hidden beach ball on this busy summer scene in less than three seconds_1 The summer attraction opened on Wednesday, July 16, and runs for six weeks, until Sunday August 31. Organised by the Mellors Group, director James Mellors Jr said of the beach: "We have always been conscious of the cost of the beach. "We want to keep it as a free-to-enter event. There's many people that can't afford to go to the coast. "We own Fantasy Island and Skegness Pier which are two hours away but we still speak to many people in Nottingham who can't make it out that far so the beach itself is free, the paddling pool is free. Full list of kids eat free offers THERE are plenty of chains to choose from offering kids eat free programmes during school holidays. Choose from any of the following... Angus Steakhouse – Kids under 8 and under eat free from the children's menu when an adult orders a meal; available daily from 12pm–5pm. Ask Italian - During school holidays, kids eat for £1 when an adult buys a main. You'll need to get a code for the promotion by filling in a short form on the chain's website. Asda Cafés – Kids' meals for £1 all day, every day across 205 stores nationwide. There's no minimum spend needed. Bar + Block – Up to two children under 16 eat breakfast free with each adult buying one all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast for £10.99. Beefeater – Two kids under 16 can eat free with every adult breakfast bought for £10.99. Bellia Italia - Kids eat free every Thursday and for £1 until 6pm, from Sunday to Wednesday when an adult meal is bought. Bill's – Up to two kids eat free from Monday to Friday, when one adult orders any main dish breakfast, lunch or dinner. Brewdog - One free kids meal for under 13s, when purchasing an adults main meal over summer holidays. Brewers Fayre - Two kids under 16 eat free with every adult breakfast for £10.99. Dobbies Garden Centres – Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult main course,available every day. Chiquito - One kid eats free with every adult main purchased overthe school holidays. Côte Brasserie - Children aged 12 and under can tuck into two complimentary courses when parents spend a minimum of £20 over the school holidays. Farmhouse Inns – Two kids eat free with one paying adult. Franco Manca - One kid 12 and under get a complimentary individual kids pizza for every full-priced adult main meal from Monday to Thursday during the holidays. Frankie & Benny's - Kids can eat for free every day when any adult meal is purchased. IKEA – Kids meals start at 95p for pasta and tomato sauce available daily from 11am in restaurants. Las Iguanas – Kids under 12 eat free with the My Las Iguanas App during the holidays. Morrisons Cafés – One free kids' meal with any adult meal over £4.50. The offer is available daily. Pausa Cafés at Dunelm – Kids eat free with every £4 spent in the café all day, everyday. Premier Inn – Up to two kids eat free breakfast with an adult breakfast, £10.99. PIzza Express - Kids get a free meal Monday to Friday when an adult meal is purchased during school holidays. Sizzling Pubs – Kids eat for £1 with the purchase of an adult main meal, Monday to Friday between 3–7pm. Tesco - Kids eat free, worth £4, when you purchase anything from the menu including fruit for 65p if you're a Clubcard holder TGI Fridays – Kids eat free with any adult main meal for Stripes loyalty members, available all day, every day. The Real Greek – Kids under 12 eat free with every £15 adult spend on Sundays only. Yo! Sushi - Kids eat free all day with a full-paying adult during local school holidays. Whitbread Inns - Two kids under 16 eat breakfast free with every adult full breakfast, £20.99. "The main thing is people can come down here and have a free day out and enjoy the vibe and the atmosphere and if they want to get a drink or have a ride then they can but we're trying to keep prices at a sensible level because we're here for six weeks until the end of August. "We want people to come back time after time and the next time they come we don't want mums and dads to say, 'no, you're not going on there because it's too expensive'." And Nottingham isn't the only city to have it's own artificial beach. Manchester's city beach Situated outside the Great Hall at Manchester 's iconic Trafford Centre, a huge family friendly beach and funfair is open from July 19 to August 31, and has countless activities to keep little ones occupied for hours. Access to the fun-packed site costs £3.50 on the door or £3 (plus a 30p booking fee) online. You can also try out zorbing in the splash zone and kids can get stuck in to a wide range of free crafts in the Summer Activity Zone. If that's not enough to keep the family entertained, you can also purchase ride tokens for £1 each, with each ride typically costing between three and five tokens. 5 5
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
All of the exciting live performances coming to the Cliffs Pavilion this August
With July coming to an end and the summer holidays in full swing, let's take a look at some of the exciting live entertainment heading to the Cliffs Pavilion this August. Bing's Birthday Kicking off the month, this will show on August 1 and 2, a family-friendly performance of animal characters with tickets priced from £13. Based on the CBeebies series, join Bing and his friends in a heart warming new show with catchy songs, all brought to life by first-class puppeteers. Bat Out of Hell The award winning hit musical Bat Out of Hell debuts in the Main Auditorium from August 4th-9th, with tickets priced from £21.60. This "ultimate rock experience" roars back to the UK, with iconic music from Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf shaking the stage, "delivering an electrifying journey that will ignite your love for rock like never before." The Wizard of Oz Summer Youth Project 2025 This takes place from August 7-10, pioneering youth performing arts with a cast of 80 incredible performers and 10 youth technicians. It's a fantastic introduction to the performing arts for young people and has led many former participants to follow a career in theatre - tickets start from £21. Tropicana Nights This event arrives on August 8, transporting back to the neon-soaked era of the 1980s as "the ultimate 80's party night" set to the beats of iconic artists like Michael Jackson, Madonna and Duran Duran. Doors Open at 8pm – 1am and will be a standing event for over 21s , with tickets are priced at £10. The Princess Proms A magical concert of enchanting songs from popular movies including Frozen, Moana and Aladdin on August 11, with tickets priced from £20.50. Singalong to hits like Let it Go, How Far I'll Go and Arabian Nights with the whole family. As If By Magic Southend's own magic club, Southend Sorcerers, is here for an amazing week of magic, illusion and comedy for the whole family - from August 12-16 with tickets from £13. "This year promises to be bigger and better than ever before", with incredible sleight of hand, baffling mind reading and mystifying magic. Balls Out Comedy Club A mash-up night featuring some of the newest and freshest comedy acts around, performing on August 14 with tickets at £7.50. Guests can expect to be entertained by a blend of stand-ups, comic poets, sketch groups, musical comedy acts and much more. The Ultimate Classic Rock Show Arriving August 15, guests can dust off their air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present. Tickets start at £35.50 - a price worth paying for a "roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia", performing over two hours of anthems from artists including Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd and Deep Purple. Fanny Galore's Big Night Out! With tickets from £32.5o, August 15th will see Fanny Galore as "the hostess with the moistest, a tart with the heart and the most glamourous and glitzy fanny you'll ever see!" With her very cheeky butlers, Dick and Rodger by her side, guests will be welcomed with a glass of Fanny's Fizz Cocktail, and be served a lip-smacking food platter with Fanny's Special little Sausage included! The Last Laugh From August 19-23, catch this laugh-a-minute play, reimagining the lives of three of Britain's all-time greatest comedy heroes – Tommy Cooper, Eric Morecambe and Bob Monkhouse, direct from the West End. The Last Laugh - Arriving in Southend straight from the West End. (Image: Pamela Raith) Filled with great gags and touching stories, The Last Laugh is nostalgic and poignant, with tickets from £22. Pie, Mash & Quiz For £14.95, guests are treated to a pie and mash meal and a quiz night for the ages on August 20. Teams of two to ten people can get together, have a drink, dig into the best pie 'n mash in town and enjoy an evening of hard-core quizzing with host Craig Burchell to win the prize of a £50 Southend Theatres gift voucher. Twelfth Night This amateur production arrives August 21-23, tackling lost identities, mistaken love, and riotous revelry in Shakespeare's Twelfth Night. Join the Southend Shakespeare Company for this enchanting and beloved comedy, where music, mischief, and merriment await from £15.50. Cirque: The Greatest Show - Reimagined "Bigger, bolder, and more electrifying than ever", get ready for a dazzling fusion of musical theatre and jaw-dropping circus acts on August 23. Circus - This show blends circus performance with musical theatre. (Image: Cirque) This all-new production promises to transport you on a vibrant, kaleidoscopic journey bursting with colour, energy, and excitement, with tickets starting at £30. Horrible Histories: Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians On August 24, prepare for Horrible Histories live on stage with the acclaimed production of Gorgeous Georgians and Vile Victorians. Are you ready to swing with a Georgian king, stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin, or help detectives find the headless man? Do all that and more from £18.50. TINA - The Tina Turner Musical From £29, witness this West End mega-hit documenting the life of Tina Turner from humble beginnings in Nutbush, Tennessee, to her triumphant transformation into a multi award-winning global superstar. On August 26 to September 6, this show is set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her iconic hits, including The Best, What's Love Got To Do With It?, Private Dancer and River Deep, Mountain High, discover the heart and soul behind the Queen of Rock 'n' Roll. Musical Theatre Workshop On August 27, local industry expert Ailish Murphy will facilitate workshops using her wealth of experience to work with young people aged 5 and 16 years. Guests will explore singing, dancing, and acting, all themed around some well-known and loved back to school themed musicals, with tickets at £15. The Amazing Bubble Man From £15.50, witness Louis Pearl who has been thrilling audiences around the world for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, from square bubbles, bubbles inside bubbles, fog-filled bubbles, giant bubbles, bubble volcanoes, tornados and trampolines to people inside bubbles on August 28. Wonders of Our Universe Immerse yourself in an evening of cosmic exploration, meticulously crafted to deliver a visually stunning and emotionally charged journey through the universe on August 29. Presented by Astrophysicist Ian Hall FRAS and Exoplanet Research Scientist Charlotte Alexandra FRAS, this show weaves together distinctive storytelling, live demonstrations, breath-taking visuals and live music, allowing imaginations to soar and inspiring minds of all ages from £18. Fanny Galore's Buns and Bubbles Afternoon Tea Enjoy afternoon tea with Southend's favourite drag queen on August 30 - spoil yourself with fabulous cakes, sandwiches and a glass of bubbles with Fanny as your host. Fanny will play favourite songs, where guests can sing along or get up for a boogie, with tickets at £32.50. Flowers And Friendship Bracelets - The Ultimate Pop Concert Get ready for a dazzling explosion of music, dance, and excitement as Flowers and Friendship Bracelets takes to the stage on August 30 for the ultimate pop concert. For 26.50, Shake it Off to Taylor Swift, sing along to Flowers with Miley Cyrus, dust off your best dance moves to Vampires with Olivia Rodrigo, and not forgetting the unstoppable Sabrina Carpenter performing all her top hits such as Espresso. That's everything coming to the Cliffs Pavilion next month, with lots available from comedy to song and dance, ensuring fun for the whole family. For tickets, visit
