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As we are not going away (as in med holiday) or glamping this year due to the unpredictable weather and other logistical issues we decided we'd do some days out etc. These will include Hartlepool away with an overnight hotel and a theme park on the Sunday coming back. Preston away with a few days in that scummy hell hole Blackpool. The other thing I thought might be good is the Eden Project. Anyone got any comments they'd like to share? I thought two days in the area in a guesthouse or hotel to make it worthwhile......

There will be other activities like some decorating and days out but the Eden Project is the one I need some advice about.

Regards Mr. Fatbasher.

go to lancaster while you're up for preston, lovely place.  i trust you're staying well away from hartlepool itself?  awful town...

Cornwall is lovely, I've been to Falmouth several times and it's lovely. they've got a lovely beach cafe there. not been to Eden Project but i've heard that it's a great day out.

Likely to just book a premier inn and go for some dinner somewhere. Not really interested in Hartlepool itself.

Would suggest you go to Eden for the afternoon. You will struggle to find enough to do/ look at for a whole day and it's reduced prices in the afternoon with a lot less people there. You could split your day with the Lost gardens of Helligan which isn't to far from the Eden project and in my opinion better.

Like the sound of that. Have an 8 y/o to keep entertained though so he my find TLGOH boring.

Is it just you and t'other half, or kids too?

edit: OK and 8 y/o and ??

Monkey world is my suggestion. Throw that in with a trip to Swanage. Decent day trip

Wife. Or somebody else's wife if they're fit and filthy.....

:)

If you have kids forget the Eden...overpriced and they will be bored after an hour.

Looe is my favourite...close to Plymouth or Padstow a bit further North.

Eden has hands on stuff for the kids and Helligan has the jungle which my kids enjoyed. Charlestown with its harbour is really close to the Eden project, been used for lots of film sets like Alice in Wonderland and DrWho along with a few pirate films. A bit further down the coast is Flambards theme park which an 8year old would love, plenty for grown ups too  :) google Flambards, Britain in the blitz and the Victorian Village are brilliant. Hope this helps you choose.

Not been to Cornwall for a few years so keep 'em coming lads.

Have family in Looe and spend a lot of time there, another good place for families with plenty of things to keep everyone happy.

I'll second that. Worth going but it's not a full day out.

Stayed in Bournemouth a few years back and did exactly this. Good day out that.

You can't beat time off in Looe.

Went to Longleat last week, first time i've been and really enjoyed it. Loads to see and do. Book online as you get 15% discount as it is quite expensive, but well worth it.

Weymouth...great beach and not far from Monkey world

Far too cerebral, let's have some toilet humour.

Agree with this, Helligan is beautiful and Eden project is well worth a visit. Disagree that you'll struggle to find enough to do for a full day though.

I'd recommend Pembrokeshire, especially around Tenby. Best seaside town I've ever visited.

Our kids quite enjoyed Eden, but I can understand why it's not everyone's cup of tea. Would recommend staying in Mevagissey and exploring the beaches near Gorran Haven.

We tried the Norfolk coast for a change and the beaches are amazing between Cromer and Gt Yarmouth (Gt Yarmouth is a shit hole though). Plenty to do on a 2-3 day break there.

There is the Cheese Ring in Bodmin, will that do?

Not bad, let's have some moor.

You beast Nev!  :D

Brown Willy (Bodmin) is popular with women these days. Quite a hike though.

Tanks for that Nev.

Is that the one that you have to drive round in your car but run the risk of the monkeys jumping on your car ?

Yeah, that's the one. The monkey enclosure is optional.
We decided against it, due to the fact every car driving through was covered in monkeys.

Monkey World is pretty much next door to the Bovington tank museum which if you havent been is well worth a visit.
Lots to see and do at both and you could split a day in two and do both. Last time I was at Bovington they had a few tanks out on the course which was impressive, they also had the tank simulator rides inside.

I don't go through there anymore. Did it once and the little buggers pulled out the seal from around the rear screen.

I guess you drove through the lake first then Nev?

:clap:

We're never gonna survive unless. We get a little crazy.

Looks like Preston and Blackpool are off the agenda.

Did you not strap your kids in their car seats then? :D