Outdoors

Ever fancied a free day out at Alton Towers? Well here’s how - but only if you’re brave enough!

Parents beware - the average child will utter their first ‘I’m bored …’ just TEN DAYS into the summer holidays.

A family of four will cough up almost as much as the cost of a weekly food shop to visit some of the country’s leading museums, according to new research.

It may legendarily exist in a galaxy far far away, but it could be that fans of Star Wars could soon visit the Unknown Regions.

Being happy, healthy and having well-behaved children are the true signs of success - far ahead of being rich, according to new research.

A scout group in Warwick are appealing for help to secure funding to replace their damaged equipment.

Center Parcs has launched a nationwide search for The UK’s Top Treehouse, led by wildlife presenter and adventurer Steve Backshall.

Trained cycle leaders from Sky Ride are leading free community cycle rides in Leamington every Sunday in July and August.

Children and teenagers in south Warwickshire can get fitter and safer on the road by enrolling in a cycling course this summer.

Anyone who is looking for an interesting and social way to get fit can learn the art of AcroYoga at a convention in Leamington this month.

Horrible Histories attractions, Elizabethan adventures, singing along to Grease and making an animation are among the activities in which children can take part in south Warwickshire this half term (May 28 to June 5).

A new night of burlesque in Leamington will feature a selection of the finest artistes of tease.

A new project to support people with dementia and their carers is being set up at Ryton Organic Gardens near Leamington.

Hatton Adventure World is about to re-submit a planning application to build one of the country’s highest slides - measuring 12.5 metres - or more than 40 feet.

Angry officials at Warwick Castle said the council’s 
decision to refuse permission for lodges and tree-houses in its grounds has left them 
‘considering their position’ in the town.

With the licence for the Warwick Mop coming up for renewal next spring, district council officers have taken the opportunity of recommending some changes.

Three new baby owls have made their debut appearance at Hatton Adventure World - although one of them has a distinctive advantage in terms of size.

There are not many opportunities for Warwick’s town crier Graham Sutherland to indulge in his other honorary job - that of official ale taster to the Court Leet.

Leamington’s Pump Room is inviting people to step back to the 19th century and celebrate its bicentenary at a Regency Ball.