freespiritbutterfly Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 After working flat out for almost 2 weeks without a day off, i have 4 days off over the weekend and really want to do something fun or different or adventurous (sp?) . Any ideas? Flights are too expensive so i'm thinking day trips or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJuliet Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Not really an idea for a day out but if you fancy something different you come come to an ice hockey match in Coventry. We have home matches on Thursday (against Cardiff - 7:45 pm face off) and Sunday (against Edinburgh - 6pm face off). Doors open an hour before face off and there is an on-ice warm up. Alternatively, we have an away match in Nottingham on Saturday. Matches generally last around 2 1/5 hours but it depends on how much stoppage time there is. If you are interested and want more details, let me know. PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Ryton organic gardening centre is good - if you're into that sort of thing - and they do nice lunches... How 'bout the dry ski slope in Tamworth?... Have you been to the Space Centre in Leicester - or Leicester's Golden Mile (a.k.a.,Mini Mumbai) A day trip London could be fun. Brick Lane has a good market and funky boutiques. Saronne x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majorbloodnock Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 Got a bike? You're right next to the Grand Union Canal, so why not get on your bike, pick a direction and just set off. Enjoy the scenery, stop and explore when something takes your fancy, and spend the nights at whichever B&Bs you find. How's that for adventurous? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Go Ape! (assault course) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freespiritbutterfly Posted February 16, 2010 Author Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks for all your ideas. PJ how much is the entrance fee for the match? and major fab idea thank you, me thinks i shall be doing a bike ride round the canel systems weather depending of course. I did think go ape but then i realised it be the school holls and i think i would get laughed at means i would be on my own lol plus I couldn't bare the shame of children been better than me hahaha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PapaJuliet Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Thanks for all your ideas. PJ how much is the entrance fee for the match? The entrance fee is £15 for adults, £10 concessions and £7 for children. It's at the Skydome, if you know where that is. PJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A chickychickychick-ENN!! Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 (edited) The aquarium. Museums. Funfairs and circuses (sometimes they tour in the holidays). A comedy club. Pottery classes. Kite flying. Extreme kite flying (on a buggy or surfboard). Hang gliding. Milton Keynes' 'pretend you're parachuting above a jet of big air' thingy. Milton Keynes real snow indoor snow ski centre thingy. A school sports day in the park with egg and spoon and sack race and all your friends. Horse riding. Ice skating. A water park/pool with slides and suchlike. The theatre. Gigs. Cinema. Bowling. Canoeing. Other boaty activities. Jet skiing. Caving. A weekend away in a travelodge or B&B as a base for any of the above elsewhere in the country. Hiking in beautiful scenery. The zoo or safari parks. Edited February 16, 2010 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 The theatre always gets my vote - could try student standby at the hippodrome where you turn up on the days and get the best tickets they have left, for the cheapest price (about £15). You could always have a day in London on the train ... we got there for £5 return in October Bike ride on the canals sounds good, you could have tried Sutton Park/Dovedale too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
