insideSUSSEX Magazine Issue 02 - April 2015

GETAWAYS UK Half Term Breaks cont. Chessington World of Adventures Cornwall Surf Academy Although traditionally term time is when the children learn, and the holidays is when they relax, we’re pretty sure that if you offered them the chance to try something new and thrilling, they would jump at it! Cornwall is worldrenowned for its excellent surﬁng beaches, and there are plenty of surf schools that offer tailored classes for families looking to try it out. At Newquay's Cornwall Surf Academy, try anything from a half-day lesson to a ﬁve-day course; all surfboards and wetsuits are provided, and it also offers coasteering (making your way around a rocky coastline without the aid of any water craft) if you are feeling particularly adventurous! www.cornwallsurfacademy.com Chessington World of Adventures has certainly grown since it ﬁrst began as a zoo in 1931. The theme park came along just over 50 years later, and since 1987, it has become one of the most popular parks in the UK. Today, there is so much to do here that two specially themed hotels have been built to accommodate those families who want to ensure they have enough time to do and see everything – choose between the Azteca and Safari! There are over 1,000 exotic animals to see at Chessington Zoo, and the Sea Life Centre is full of weird and wonderful creatures. The park itself has over 40 different rides, and 10 individually themed lands, so you certainly won’t want to miss any of it! www.chessingtonholidays.co.uk Why not combine your surﬁng lessons with a break in a beautiful Cornish Cottage? Churchtown Cottages Skipwith Station Nestled in St Gennys, near to Crackington Haven, Churchtown Cottages is the ideal base from which to enjoy a family getaway in Cornwall. Converted from the ancient manor house of St Gennys and its surrounding farm buildings, this small cluster of traditional Cornish cottages hosts two luxury holiday homes: Raddons, which sleeps six, and Wharrastone, which sleeps four (and well-behaved dogs). Residing in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), both options boast panoramic sea views of the North Cornwall coastline, and are within easy reach of a whole host of towns, villages, attractions and beaches. An enchanting spot for discerning holidaymakers, mini-breakers, ramblers and surfers alike, there is something for anyone and everyone who opts to spend half term in this popular county. While weekly hire stretches all year round, short breaks are also available during the low season. www.churchtowncottages.net For those who love trains, a stay at Skipwith Station would be a dream come true. Just south of York, these self-catering railways carriages are a beautiful place to come back to after a day out in the area (in which there is so much to do). There are three different carriages – the Lady Deramore, the Derwent Flyer, and the Derwent Mail – as well as a converted loading bay called Blackberry Halt (this is suitable for two people). You can even bring your pets on holiday with you, and if you have a large group, it is possible to combine the carriages to give you more space. Available on site is a barbecue, croquet lawns, a badminton court, and each carriage has its own private area of platform too. www.skipwithstation.com 76

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