National SEA LIFE Centre Birmingham
We decided to take a short trip to the National SEA LIFE Centre in Birmingham as like many other attractions around the UK it is part of the Merlin Group and as such we can use our annual passes for admission.
The Blackpool Tower
As we have got an annual Merlin Pass I thought it would be a good idea to take a trip to Blackpool Tower which is less than two hours’ drive away, I have not been there in about 30 years.
Disney’s Hotel Cheyenne – Hotel Review
Nicely themed hotel perfect for Disney on a budget. We stayed here for four nights in early June and were very happy with it. Yes it is not the Disneyland…
London Film and Comic Con 2016
Thomas Stafford Space Lecture
Thomas Stafford is a former NASA Astronaut who flew on the Gemini and Apollo space missions in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Originally I was due to attend a dinner and…
Jim Lovell Apollo 13 Space Lecture and Q&A
Jim Lovell will always be remembered as one of the early NASA Astronauts and the Captain of Apollo 13. In November 2015 he was giving a lecture in Pontefract, UK…
London Film and Comic Con 2015
2015 is the 30th Anniversary of the first Back to the Future movie and to celebrate London Film and Comic Con were having a cast reunion, including Michael J Fox, I had to go to it.
Disneyland Paris Day One
Departed Liverpool on time at around 1pm for our one hour flight to Paris CDG airport. Once we landed it took a while for the steps to come so we…
Fred Haise Apollo 13 Astronaut Space Lecture
Fred Haise will always be remembered as one of the Astronauts onboard Apollo 13. In October 2014 he was giving a lecture in Pontefract, UK organised by Space Lectures.
Autographica 2014
Autographica this year was held at the Hilton Metropole in Birmingham and had five early US Astronauts in attendance. These included Tom Stafford, Al Worden, Vance Brand, Ed Gibson and Jack Lousma.
Warner Bros. Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter
The Harry Potter film series made Leavesden its home for more than ten years. As the books were still being released while the films were being made, the production crew saved many of the iconic sets, props and costumes that were created especially for the films. Now Warner Bros. have opened the doors on two large sound stages crammed packed with all things Harry Potter and anyone with a ticket can visit them.
London Film and Comic Con 2014
Every year in July I make an annual pilgrimage to London at attend the London Film and Comic Con. This year promised to be the biggest yet including guests like Carrie Fisher, Michael Biehn, Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer and Stan Lee in what is purportedly to be his last European Convention.
CBeebies Land at Alton Towers
CBeebies Land is Alton Towers latest land in their ever popular theme park. Aimed at young children and fans of the TV Shows from the CBeebies channel it offers an immersive experience for your toddlers. I decided to check it out a month after it opened with my three year old son Matthew.
