Friday 5 April 2013

Easter Holiday Fun – Model Outings

There’s something quite magical about mini worlds and model villages, attracting adults and children alike. Become ‘giants’ for the day and visit a ‘model’ attraction.

Merrivale Model Village, Great Yarmouth, adults £7, children £5, family £21. Admission is valid for the whole day and a game of crazy golf is included. The models are charming and there are working vehicles and buttons to press to produce sound effects. The site is beautifully kept, with flowering plants, fish in the pond and benches to pause on. Exit from the village is via the old penny arcade, which has some great old machines to play on – you can ‘buy’ a bag of old pennies for £1. There is also a lovely little tearoom in the courtyard where you exit, that sells some amazing cakes! We love visiting Merrivale.

Bekonscot Model Village, Buckinghamshire, adults £9.50, children £5.50, family £27, but Tesco Clubcard vouchers are being accepted for 2013 season. Not a place we’ve visited as yet, but it has been highly recommended to us, and it’s on our ‘to do’ list. In addition to the lovely buildings and model railway, there is a tearoom, picnic area (with shelters) and a children’s playground. Let me know how you get on if you visit.

Legoland, Windsor, adults gate price £45.60, child gate price £36.60, but tickets are cheaper if booked online. You can also exchange Tesco Clubcard points for day tickets, £11.50 worth of vouchers per ticket. Essentially a theme park, with a good assortment of rides, but also a must for Lego fans of all ages, as the models are amazing. Featuring scenes from around the world (including London and other UK destinations, France, Scandinavian countries, NASA), many with working features, this is the main reason why my son likes to go there – the rides are secondary in his book.

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