June 2006 Press Releases
Wake Up to Woburn
It might be Dad's dream to tee-off on a championship golf course, while maybe Mum would prefer to enjoy some of the best art in the world and perhaps the kids would love to go on safari. This summer, Tourism South East as part of its Family Fun campaign, www.visitsoutheastengland.com/familyfun, is showing that it is possible to do all three - and more, all in the same place - and that you don't have to fly around the world: just take a drive along the MI to junction 13, to Woburn. Read the full release
Museums in the Thames Valley Fly the Flag for Family Friendly Days Out
Museums are not about shhhh! and don't touch! says Tourism South East (TSE) as a new initiative is launched this month, which sees 29 museums in the Thames Valley region join forces in a scheme which aims to provide an instantly-recognisable guarantee of quality family friendly facilities. With a lively programme of family friendly events at Thames Valley Museums (TVM) this summer, TSE knows just the place for great days-out destinations. Read the full Press Release
From Happy Families to Happy Campers
If the hustle and bustle of life is grinding you down, the perfect antidote is closer than you think - throw off the mantle of modern living and immerse yourself in nature with a holiday under canvas. Whether you are looking for a beach holiday, a walking weekend, or a whistle-stop tour of historic sights, a camping holiday is ideal for the whole family to enjoy together. There are hundreds of quality campsites all across the South East of England - explore the endless possibilities at www.visitsoutheastengland.com/familyfun. Read the Full Release
PRINCE HARRY GOES ON PARADE - AT MINILAND LONDON
A new Miniland London, one of LEGOLAND Windsor's major new attractions for 2006, is to be officially unveiled on Friday 26 May, complete with some of the capital's newest landmarks including Canary Wharf and the Gherkin and a LEGO brick model of the Household Cavalry's latest recruit, Prince Harry.
The pocket-sized Prince will be on parade, making his debut in Miniland London in Horse Guards Parade, inspected by a LEGO brick replica of his very proud grandmother, HM The Queen. Read the full Release
Take the Bush Tucker Challenge www.visitsoutheastengland.com
With wildlife on the nation's radar, the BBC's major nature campaign, Breathing Spaces being launched and Springwatch back on television there has never been a better time for children and adults alike to get out and about and explore the wild side of Great Britain says Tourism South East. Read the Full Release
Backing Britain's Beaches - Unveiling the secret sands of the Kent Coastline
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Tourism South East is shining the spotlight on Kent's coastline as part of its Family Fun campaign launched this month in association with Kent Tourism Alliance. The traditional seaside holiday is still a firm family favourite and with over 14 beaches within 26 miles of Kent coastline there's a location to suit everyone. Read the Full Release
Surf & Turf the Wight Way
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Families seeking to get-away this summer need look no further than www.visitsoutheastengland.com/familyfun to discover the UK's hot spots for adventure. One such destination that provides families the perfect destination with an offer of both water and land based activities is the Isle of Wight. The Island is a great base for those seeking excitement with activities from sailing and diving to paragliding and sand surfing on offer. Read the full release
Fish and Ships A Guide to Smugglers, Shipwrecks and the Freshest Fish and Chips in the country
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Hastings history is inextricably entwined with the sea and with the nation gearing up for another summer of sun, sandcastles and sand between the toes, you need look no further beyond the horizon than Hastings and 1066 Country in East Sussex, as it joins forces with Tourism South East to launch its Family Fun campaign. Read the full release
TOUR OF BRITAIN CYCLING RACE COMES TO THE SOUTH EAST
6 June 2006: The Tour of Britain Cycle Race is coming to the South East of England for the first time on Saturday 2 September this year.
Competitors will be cycling through the glorious countryside of Kent, known as the garden of England, in the penultimate stage of the race, starting in the historic town of Rochester with the finish line being in the world renowned city of Canterbury.
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