Located at New Malden’s famous ‘World of Golf’, Jurassic Encounter is a thrilling 18-hole adventure golf course, complete with roaring and moving dinosaurs, ‘primeval’ caves, cascading waterfalls and lush vegetation – all set within a half acre site that recreates the mood of a land that time forgot.

As players of all ages take to the course, they will encounter fun challenges to test their golfing skills as well as a few cleverly timed encounters with pre-historic beasts. Pterodactyls, brachiosaurs and T-rex are amongst the ten playful species roaring around the course…and when players least expect it, they are known to join in…

Constructed by a team of adventure golf course experts, with over 30 years’ of experience in creating world class attractions across Florida, Jurassic Encounter is a day out for everyone. Its later opening hours and clever outdoor lighting also mean that the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down; it’s as much fun to visit Jurassic Encounter after work, or to begin a night out with friends.

From wheelchair access to convenient parking, Jurassic Encounter takes every need in to consideration. More importantly, it is part of the celebrated ‘World of Golf’, a mecca for golf lovers across London and the South East, complete with one of the UK’s leading state-of-the-art driving ranges, the newest and biggest golf shop in London and easy access to public transport.
Pricing and access
Opening hours at Jurassic Encounter during the summer are 9am until 10pm at the weekend.Toddlers to centenarian are welcome at Jurassic Encounter. Tickets are priced £8 for adults and £6 for under 14’s. A family pass consisting of two adults and two children is available for £24. For full pricing and seasonal/daily opening hours please visit www.jurassicencounter.com.

Groups and parties
Jurassic Encounter has something for everyone. Birthday parties, corporate groups and family days out are catered for. Food and drink is readily available on the premises with a newly launched Costa Coffee lounge on site.

Address and contact details
Jurassic Encounter is located at World of Golf, Beverley Way, New Malden, Surrey KT3 4PH. Tel no. 0208 949 9200.
For more information visit: www.jurassicencounter.com

THE FIRST ANIMAL ART FAIR IS TAKING PLACE AT THE FULHAM PALACE 16TH -18TH APRIL 2010.

The Animal Art Fair is poised open its doors to the public showing the greatest animal Artists in any one place at any one time.

Press and preview evening will take place on 15th April from 6.30-9.30pm. The fair will be opened by Virginia Mckenna, and a charity auction will be held to raise money for the high profile Born Free Foundation and Snow Leopard Trust.

True to the organisers’ aim of providing something for everyone, there will an eclectic mix of both up & coming and established artists and UK based & international artists. They will be exhibiting a range of mediums from sculpture to photography and featuring a diversity of fauna.

Artists include Gill Parker, renowned for the life-size bronze of Derby winner, Motivator at Ascot Racecourse, Dominique Salm, winner of the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year award in the Mammals Category and Kate Denton, the current artist in resident at Hedingham Castle.

Other exhibitors include Hamish Mackie, Annabel Pope, Philip Blacker, Kate Denton, Davina Bosanquet, Elizabeth Armstrong, Amy Sandys-Lumsdaine and Henry McHale.

The three-day event will offer both buyers and artists a unique marketplace in which to do business, offering direct access to the world of animal art. No middle men, no galleries and no premium, just the opportunity to discover new talent and to buy directly from the artist.

The organisers have allocated space to just 40 artists with each being there to openly discuss their work in the relaxed and intimate setting of the beautiful Fulham Palace.

Organiser Jamie Polk said “We have had fantastic reactions and great support from every angle. We think we have found a niche in the art market. This is not chocolate box art. This is art depicting animals and environments that may not exist in 100 years time. “

VISITING
The fair will be open on Friday 16th April, Saturday 17th April and Sunday 18th April 2010, 10am - 6pm

TICKETS
Tickets for the fair can be pre-booked online for £10 www.animalartfair.com or purchased on the door: £12 for adults, free for concessions and children under 16. For general enquiries please call 020 8144 5979

ADDRESS
Fulham Palace, Bishop’s Avenue, Fulham, SW6 6EA

SAINTLY DAYS- HONOUR THE LEGEND OF ST. GEORGE WITH ENGLISH HERITAGE -

English Heritage's countrywide St. George's Day events offer visitors the chance to enjoy the thrills and spills of St. George's famous battle and even put their own dragon fighting skills to the test.

Emily Burns from English Heritage explains why, year after year, visitors flock to the St. George's Day events at its historic properties, including Wrest Park, Bolsover Castle and Clifford's Tower. "The growing popularity of our St. George's Day events shows that, given half a chance, the English are just as keen as other British nations to celebrate their patron saint's day. The messages St. George's Day promotes, such as honour, chivalry and bravery, are all still important today, which is why people should be encouraged to celebrate."

All St George's Day events take place at English Heritage properties on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th April, so there's ample opportunity to join in the tribute to England's patron saint. These include the country's biggest battle at Wrest Park, as well as traditional falconry and equestrian displays, live theatre, historical markets, archery, minstrels and much, much more to showcase England's rich Heritage

EVENT INFORMATION

ST GEORGE'S DAY FESTIVAL
Wrest Park, Bedfordshire
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr, 10am-6pm
Join us for the biggest St George's Day extravaganza in the country complete with dramatic equestrian and falconry displays, children's theatre, a historic market, a living history camp and a chance to try your hand at traditional games. Plus, the highlight of the day will of course be the traditional battle of wits between St George and the dastardly dragon
Pre-booking recommended - Tel. 0870 333 1181 / www.english-heritage.org.uk/buytickets
Price: Adults £14.00/ Concessions £11.90/ Children £7.00/ Family Ticket £35.00
English Heritage Members: Adults £7.00/ Concessions £6.00/ Children £3.50/ Family Ticket £17.50

ST GEORGE'S DRAGON FAMILY FUN TRAIL
Housesteads Roman Fort, Northumberland
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr, 10am-6pm
Calling all dragon hunters! St George needs your help to find all the mini dastardly dragons before they distress the damsels. Your dragon hunting skills will be rewarded with a small prize.
Price: Adults £4.80/ Concessions £4.10/ Children £2.40
English Heritage Members: Free

ST GEORGE'S DRAGON FAMILY FUN TRAIL
Clifford's Tower, North Yorkshire
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr, 10am-6pm
Calling all dragon hunters! St George needs your help to find all the mini dastardly dragons before they distress the damsels. Your dragon hunting skills will be rewarded with a small prize.
Price: Adults £3.50/ Concessions £3.00/ Children £1.80/ Family Ticket £8.80
English Heritage Members: Free

ST GEORGE'S MEDIEVAL COURTLY COMBAT
Richmond Castle, North Yorkshire
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr, 11.30am-5pm
Experience the clash of steel as knights from The Plantagenet's perform a medieval 'Tournament of Foote'. Enjoy this living history spectacular and marvel at the weapons and martial skills on display in honour of St George. There's also chance to try your hand at the noble art of archery (small extra charge applies).
Price: Adults £5.50/ Concessions £4.50/ Children £3.50
English Heritage Members: Free

MEDIEVAL PAGEANT FOR ST GEORGE
Beeston Castle and Woodland Park, Cheshire
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr, 11am-5pm
We invite you to hear the castle echo! Drums and fanfares herald the splendours of the medieval nobility's pastimes when The Lion Rampant presents a day full of fascination and fun. You can join their dances, accompanied by minstrels and singers, cheer their boisterous dramas, learn to juggle, witness the power of the longbow and gasp at their ferocious freestyle combat.
Price: Adults £6.00/ Concessions £5.50/ Children £3.50
English Heritage Members: Free

MEDIEVAL ST GEORGE'S DAY
Bolsover Castle, Derbyshire
Sat 24 & Sun 25 Apr, 10am-5pm
Come and see medieval knights fighting for their honour in the castle grounds with awesome combat displays! Learn all about the weapons of the time and watch the children take part in a special kids drill. Plus, enjoy traditional cookery demonstrations and calligraphy workshops.
Price: Adults £8.50/ Concessions £7.30/ Children £4.30/ Family Ticket £21.30
English Heritage Members: Free

NATIONAL KITE FLYING MONTH

kite flying crazy in leicesterSHIRE
If you’re thinking of something a bit different to do to make the most of these gallantly gusty days, why not discover the exciting destination of Leicester and Leicestershire.

Whether it’s the pretty villages or the rolling landscapes that grab you, there are a variety of goings-on to suit all ages throughout April. And, for those looking to get windswept this month Leicestershire, in celebration of National Kite Flying month, has revealed its top five spots for kite flying. They are as follows:

Top Five kite flying spots
1. The Old John/Bradgate Park: The Old John distinctive tower and arch, based in Bradgate Park, is Leicestershire’s most familiar landmark. Built in 1764, it stands (at 690 feet) as a memorial offering commanding views of the surrounding counties. The park itself also comprises of over 840 acres offering the perfect grass terrain in which to fly a kite.
2. Airbossworld’s Airfield: The biggest dedicated Kite Park of the nation, which offers 52 acres of flat grass where you can train, practice, race, compete or just indulge in family fun! The airfield is split into different areas so static flyers and newbies don’t feel intimidated by the buggy or boarders.
3. Beacon Hill Country Park: Standing tall at 245m (802 feet) Beacon Hill is the second highest point in Leicestershire and the site of a Bronze Age hill fort. Not to mention the newly planted area which includes a woodland trail - perfect for the family to enjoy post-kite flying.
4. Burrough Hill: The hill provides stunning views of the Leicestershire countryside, as well as being a site of an Iron Age Hill Fort, you can see the well preserved rampart, and venture along the waymarked trail that takes you through some of the sites mixed woodland.
5. Abbey Park: Leicester’s premier park, located on Abbey Park Road, allows all kite flyers the view of breath-taking ruins of both the Abbey and a 17th Century mansion. With the River Soar dividing the evergreen shrubberies and lakes from the Abbey grounds.

For more information on what Leicestershire has to offer, simply visit http://www.goleicestershire.com/

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