We went to Old Buckenham airshow yesterday. What a surprise! I thought I would be dragging my heels all day and be tutting at the hubby for pouring over every plane, classic car and tank there! Well I actually quite enjoyed the day.
The air display was wonderful! Some daring stunts from planes which just seemed to fall to earth and then vvveeeennaahahhhhh! right past you. To loop the loop and upside down flights. The finale of the flying display was the war planes. The spitfire was very impressive.
We had a wander around the classic cars. There was everything there from Dollys to Pontiacs. There were tanks, armoured cars, cannons, huge guns for shooting planes out of the sky. My little boy was in his element!
Then on the way out we stopped at the tortoise stand, yes you read correctly, the tortoise stand. They had baby tortoises smaller than the palm of your hand. Also a giant tortoise and a couple of average sized tortoises. Tortoises can live for over 100 years and they can be left with no home when an owner passes away or can no longer look after them. So they were looking for people to foster tortoises!
There were also a range of fairground style rides and attractions although we didn't go on any rides the opportunity was there.
We will definitely be going back again next year.
Top tip: wear wellies and a waterproof jacket if it is likely to rain - I am so glad I did as it was rather wet!
Monday, 24 June 2013
Bressingham Steam & Gardens
We went to Bressingham Steam & Gardens earlier this month. It was a glorious sunny day .... when was that you ask yourself! Probably the only day that we had sun in June!
First thing we did was jump on a train! Train rides are always a winner with the kids. Then we went on the famous Gallopers. Not the carousel I hasten to add. Gallopers pre-date the carousel and it turns the other way!
We then had lunch in the delightful Al's Cafe which is opposite the gallopers, some tasty cakes - too many to choose from. All reasonably priced.
We then took a stroll over to the crazy golf, dodgems and penny arcade. The old penny machines were fascinating. Its amazing how intricate they are and how much modern ones have come on since these machines. The crazy golf was fun and there were a variety of clubs suitable for both my 6 and 9 year old. We didnt go on the dodgems but stood and watched for a while.
There were also a large number of seaside style ride on toys. Where you put in 50p and the move back and forth. My two were not really interested in these but we did have a look around and the lotus car style one kept my husbands attention for sometime!
We then had a look round the museum and the dads army museum. Both were very interesting and Im not a huge fan of museums. The old trains have ramps up to them so you can see inside the carriages. 'It's like somebodys house in a train mummy!' He wasn't wrong! Bedroom, Bathroom, living area.
We then took what we thought would be a short walk around the gardens. They are massive and seem to go on forever. Crammed full of all kinds of beautiful plants all carefully laid out and looked after. quaint little bridges, large pond - I loved it! But then I love a good garden large or small.
We plan to go back on one of the special event days when they have a character come along. Probably the Peppa Pig event this weekend!
It is worth noting that if you buy your tickets online you save on the entry fee!
First thing we did was jump on a train! Train rides are always a winner with the kids. Then we went on the famous Gallopers. Not the carousel I hasten to add. Gallopers pre-date the carousel and it turns the other way!
We then had lunch in the delightful Al's Cafe which is opposite the gallopers, some tasty cakes - too many to choose from. All reasonably priced.
We then took a stroll over to the crazy golf, dodgems and penny arcade. The old penny machines were fascinating. Its amazing how intricate they are and how much modern ones have come on since these machines. The crazy golf was fun and there were a variety of clubs suitable for both my 6 and 9 year old. We didnt go on the dodgems but stood and watched for a while.
There were also a large number of seaside style ride on toys. Where you put in 50p and the move back and forth. My two were not really interested in these but we did have a look around and the lotus car style one kept my husbands attention for sometime!
We then had a look round the museum and the dads army museum. Both were very interesting and Im not a huge fan of museums. The old trains have ramps up to them so you can see inside the carriages. 'It's like somebodys house in a train mummy!' He wasn't wrong! Bedroom, Bathroom, living area.
We then took what we thought would be a short walk around the gardens. They are massive and seem to go on forever. Crammed full of all kinds of beautiful plants all carefully laid out and looked after. quaint little bridges, large pond - I loved it! But then I love a good garden large or small.
We plan to go back on one of the special event days when they have a character come along. Probably the Peppa Pig event this weekend!
It is worth noting that if you buy your tickets online you save on the entry fee!
Africa Alive Review
Africa Alive is near Lowestoft and it is a fantastic day out.
As Banham zoo season ticket holders we got in for free, however even if we had to pay the entry fee I would still have been very pleased with the day out.
There is plenty of car parking and most of the walk from the car park to the zoo is safe for the kids to wander. As an additional point of interest there is a hugh wind turbine in the car park - the kids would have stayed in the car park all day looking at if I had let them!
The one down point of the day was the length of time it took to get through the turnstiles. There were two people in the queue in front of us and we waited 12 mins. Which was far too long for my 6 year old.
However once we were in it was lovely. An excellent accesible walk around the park collecting ink stamps on a sheet to get a gold medal from the shop - just like Banham Zoo.
The Lion enclosure has a wooden walk way up to a raised area so you can view the lions from above - fantastic view!
The Rhino was another firm favourite you can get so close to it, so close you can see all the wrinkles in the skin.
On top of all of this there is an indoor and an outdoor play area. The indoor play area had lots of balls and several areas where you could feed the balls in and they go through a series of tubes. Plus Air cannons. The outdoor play area has swings, slide, climbing frame, see saw and lots more .
The cafe wasn't bad either. Good tasty food at a reasonable price. Although as soon as you leave your table the seagulls are finishing your leftovers!
As Banham zoo season ticket holders we got in for free, however even if we had to pay the entry fee I would still have been very pleased with the day out.
There is plenty of car parking and most of the walk from the car park to the zoo is safe for the kids to wander. As an additional point of interest there is a hugh wind turbine in the car park - the kids would have stayed in the car park all day looking at if I had let them!
The one down point of the day was the length of time it took to get through the turnstiles. There were two people in the queue in front of us and we waited 12 mins. Which was far too long for my 6 year old.
However once we were in it was lovely. An excellent accesible walk around the park collecting ink stamps on a sheet to get a gold medal from the shop - just like Banham Zoo.
The Lion enclosure has a wooden walk way up to a raised area so you can view the lions from above - fantastic view!
The Rhino was another firm favourite you can get so close to it, so close you can see all the wrinkles in the skin.
On top of all of this there is an indoor and an outdoor play area. The indoor play area had lots of balls and several areas where you could feed the balls in and they go through a series of tubes. Plus Air cannons. The outdoor play area has swings, slide, climbing frame, see saw and lots more .
The cafe wasn't bad either. Good tasty food at a reasonable price. Although as soon as you leave your table the seagulls are finishing your leftovers!
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