Stay Play Explore - Family Fun Short Break
This week we took our little family on our first short break away together and decided to take advantage of the Stay Play Explore offer in Leicestershire.
They offer various types of mini breaks including family adventure, gourmet taste and theme parks but we chose the family fun option. This consisted of tickets for a family of 4 to 3 out of 5 attractions based in Leicestershire and includes an overnight stay at a 4* hotel with breakfast included for just £109!
The attractions to choose from were:
- Conkers
- Twinlakes Theme Park
- Snibston Discovery Museum
- National Space Centre
- Twycross Zoo
We chose Twinlakes, Snibston Discovery Museum and Twycross Zoo and stayed at the Hinckley Island Hotel. We also decided to book an extra night so we wouldn't be rushed to visit all 3 attractions in just 2 days which cost us an extra £70.
Snibston Discover Museum
Snibston Discovery Museum is a hands on kind of museum with many different kinds of interactive exhibits featuring trains, mining, toys and engineering.
(Adam learning how waves are made)
Outside they have a very large play area that also lots of way to discover and learn whilst having fun.
You can also take a tour of the colliery with an ex-miner, visit the century theatre or take a train ride on "Pitt" the diesel locomotive.
One of the areas outside we particular enjoyed was being able to have our picnic on old train wagon!
Twinlakes Theme Park
Twinlakes is set in 100 acres of countryside and features many family rides, attractions, animals and birds to see. Indoor play areas are great for when the weather isn't so fantastic and there is also a water play area for days when the sun is shinning.
Our two boys (and their daddy!) had a blast on all the different rides!
Twycross Zoo
Twycross Zoo is set on 80 acres of land and features over 150 different species to see and learn about including many endangered species.
The zoo is a renowned world primate centre with a wide variety of species on show.
Throughout the day there are animal feedings that you can watch. We chose to watch the adorable Humboldt penguins having their lunch which the kids adored seeing. The zoo keepers gave us lots of facts about the penguins and we learnt lots of stuff we'd never known about them befor.
The butterfly house was a favourite and it was lovely walking through and seeing all the different bright and colourful butterflies fluttering around us.
Overall Verdict
We would definitely recommend booking a short break with Stay Play Explore as it'd fantastic value for money and there are lots of options to meet all families needs.
I love the idea of a short break, we've just come back from a week away and it was too long - we're all knackered!
ReplyDeletewhat a great idea lol my son would adore the train museum lol x
ReplyDeletesounds like a great offer - looks like you all had a great time
ReplyDeleteWe did this earlier in the year and it's amazing value - we had a brilliant time!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way to really get the most out of a trip
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great deal! Looks like you all had fun
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as though a good time was had by all and that you really got the most out of your trip. Stephen.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great place to go! Love your photos, makes me wanna pack my stuff and go there have some fun myself :)
ReplyDeleteI have never hear of this before, but looks like great value. Glad you has a nice time x
ReplyDeleteWhat a great sounding place to go - love that there is so much to do :) x
ReplyDeleteWe love short breaks as they are perfect to squeeze in to a weekend and not affect schools
ReplyDeleteYou were very near us! We love Twinlakes and Snibston but haven't been to Twycross for ages
ReplyDeleteWhat a great weekend awway - you really packed it in. Great offer as well to combine it all.
ReplyDeleteA great weekend away - plenty to do by the sounds of it!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great initiative, perfect for the holidays. Will be checking out the options. Thanks for sharing this x
ReplyDeletelovely to spend a weekend away! The boats look super fun! x
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a lovely break. I remember Twycross Zoo being famous for having the PG Tips chimps.
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