Ryde, in the Isle of Wight, is a bustling harbour town, full of fun family activities this Easter. And Woodside Coastal Retreat is perfectly placed to explore the island! Offering coastal views, luxury accommodation and access to use its sister park’s facilities; Woodside Coastal is a fantastic place to spend your Easter holidays on the Isle of Wight this year! Ideally placed to enjoy a short stroll on the beach, a woodland walk or a short trip into Ryde, Cowes and Ventnor, Woodside Coastal offers peace and tranquillity surrounded by nature.

Here are some fun, family activities around the island this Easter…

easter fun

At: IOW Steam Railway When: 14th – 17th April

Enjoy a relaxing day out over the Easter holidays at the Steam Railway and explore the train story discovery centre. Enjoy a steam train ride through the spring-time countryside of the beautiful island, with arts and crafts for all ages and a fun Easter egg hunt to join in on too! Find the hidden woodland walk and have fun in the play area onsite, make sure to wear an Easter bonnet and join in on the parade!

cadbury easter egg hunt

At: Bembridge Windmill When: 14th – 17th April

Join in with hunting the grounds of the windmill for a special chocolate reward. Follow the trail to claim your chocoaltey surprise at the end, and go hunting for wild things, discover the creatures and critters that live in the hedges and fields, and don’t miss the clues that the Easter Bunny has left you!

duck race

At: Shide Trees When: 15th April

A traditional event on the island, with 1000 plastic ducks released into the water at 12 noon, first prize wins £50. You can purchase ducks either online, or in various shops and locations around the island, the Duck Race is raising money for the Challenge & Adventure charity.

easter egg hunt

At: Pig Leg Lane Nature Reserve When: 16th April

Explore the nature reserve and find the chocolatey treats all around the area, discover the hidden places including the wishing seat, the Eastern Yar and collect twigs to try out the Winnie Pooh stick challenge on the picturesque bridge.

If you need more events, check out Woodside Bay’s post on more activities this Easter on the Isle of the Wight, including fairy festivals and Easter egg dashes!

Enjoy your Easter 2017 holiday in Ryde!

Kent is the place to be this Easter, with Darwin Escapes’ brand new location, Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat, you can explore the region in luxury. Canterbury Reach Lodge Retreat offers luxury accommodation and is the ideal place to base yourself while exploring the region and seeing the historic sights of Canterbury City.

easter trail

At: Betteshanger Park When: 1st – 17th April

Follow the spring chick through the park and enjoy the fun trail exploring the location for a chocolatey prize at the end! This trail is outdoors, but fun in all weathers, however wellington boots are advisable for the more muddier areas of the trail.

easter garden trail

At: Bexley Heritage Trust When: 1st – 23rd April

How many famous sheep can you think of? Try to find them all hidden in the garden of Hall Place this Easter, follow the trail sheet to complete the quest, which includes a small free prize at the end. The Sleep Sheep story telling is one for the whole family, everyone counts sheep to go to sleep, but what happens when one of them goes missing? Find out in the hilarious story, and make your own pom pom sheep, and take him home to help you sleep!

the heritage transport show

At: Kent County Showground When: 1st April

Pop along an enjoy the examples of vehicles, with everything from early steam through to classic cars. Along with all the cars to marvel at there will be the Kent Farmers Market stalls, where you can buy local produce, that was once made with the help of the vehicles and machinery on display. The stalls will be featuring award-winning chutneys and jams, Kentish beers, homemade sausage rolls and pasties, plus so much more.

Easter Rabbits, Riddles & Rhymes

At: Penshurst Place When: 1st – 16th April

Pop along and help track down a very important missing rabbit! You will be putting your sleuthing skills to the test while joining an Easter trail with a twist, rather than seeking eggs, the hunt will involve finding carrots with hidden messages left around the garden by the Easter Bunny! You must uncover all the clues to discover the answer and solve the puzzle of the missing bunny!

easter craft fun

At: Maidstone Museum & Bentlif Art Gallery When: 4th – 13th April

There are a wide range of fun Easter activities at Maidstone Museum this year, including being able to make felt animal puppets, decorate your very own suncatcher to catch the spring sunshine or make an Easter basket. Try your hand at making a set of butterfly or dragonfly wings to wear on the way home, make pretty spring paper flowers and a card vase to display them in!

children’s easter eats & feast of treats

At: Bore Place When: 6th & 13th April

Join in on this Easter chocolatey fun and make some cute Easter Bunny buns and chocolate eggs! You can enjoy the outdoors on a cracking Easter egg hunt through the gardens, and take a tour of the farm to see all the animals and meet the cows up close and personal!

easter afternoon tea

At: Dreamland Margate When: 8th April

This traditional afternoon tea offers tasty food in a beautiful surrounding. An expertly restored 1920’s Ballroom makes for a perfect setting to accompany the delicious array of scones, cakes and sandwiches on offers, as well an abundance of tea and coffee, and even a wine if you fancy.

easter fayre

At: Gavin Astor House When: 8th April

This annual Easter Fayre offers traditional family fun over the holidays, including plenty of crafts and cakes, try your luck on the tombola and raffle, and have a blast at the face painting station. There will be plenty of fun and games at the fayre, and all funds raised will go back into the retirement home to provide outings for residents, a well deserved cause!

savage skills

At: Betteshanger Country Park When: 9th April

Go along and see the UK’s leading freestyle mountain bike stunt team! Witness the jaw-dropping show with professional stunt riders showcasing their spectacular talents, with plenty of twists and turns, death defying back flips and more in this ‘don’t try at home’ show. A high adrenaline, action packed event for all the family.

Enjoy your Easter 2017 in Kent!

Tilford Woods offers peace and tranquillity, with a short distance from some of the most family fun activities in the country, including a 50 minute trail journey to London. The Surrey countryside offers beautiful scenery, and Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat has fantastic accommodation to enjoy the views, as well as seeing the resident ducks enjoy their very own lodge on the pond. With some lodges having their own saunas, Tilford Woods offers luxury, and is ideally placed to explore the region, and only a 50 minute train journey to explore our Capital city, London and all it has to offer.

lindt gold bunny hunt

At: Hampton Court Palace When: 1st – 17th April

Take the family back in time and join the first ever Lindt Gold Bunny Hunt around the home and gardens of Henry VIII. Once you have found the bunnies you can pick up your delicious treat, along with hands on activities, including decorating your own chocolate mug, story telling, the magic garden and encounters with the Tudors and meet Princess Caroline and find out what her favourite sweet treat is.

alice in wonderland easter egg hunt

At: Watts Gallery & Artists Village When: 14th – 17th April

Visit the Watts Gallery and Artists Village, take part in some of the workshops and witness the beautiful art donning the walls. Can you find Alice in Wonderland in the Artists village woodland? Follow the Easter trail to reach the Mad Hatter and his basket of delicious chocolate eggs.

easter egg-citement

At: Haslemere Museum When: 11th April

Easter at the museum promises family fun, with a wide range of Easter arts and craft activities. Including a special Easter garden trail for children who will be rewarded with a chocolate treat when they find all the characters hidden throughout the gardens!

cadbury easter egg hunt

At: Hatchlands Park When: 14th – 17th April

Make sure to follow the trail at this National Trust location and solve all the clues around the parkland to claim your yummy Cadbury’s chocolate prize!

guildford lions easter fayre

At: Shalford Park When: 17th April

The annual family fun day! Including the spectacular Knights Crusade, who will be transporting the audience back to mythical England with displays and re-enactments. A fun dog show, where you can ooo and aww at the fluffy pups, a classic car display for the petrol heads and appreciators of motor vehicles, a car boot sale to rummage through and amusements for the children, along with plenty of food stalls stocking local produce!

easter eggstravangza

At: Painshill When: 16th April

Enjoy the family fun day and follow the exciting trail to explore the mystical follies and enchanted woodlands. Make sure the hunt for hints and clues leading to some delicious chocolatey Easter treats.

easter garden detective & lindt gold bunny hunt

At: RHS Garden Wisley When: 1st – 17th April

Enjoy some magical family moments at the RHS Garden Wisley this Easter, with the garden bursting into bloom and a special family activity every day. You can make a daffodil hat, sow some seeds to take home and grow, marvel at the fabulous birds of prey demonstrations, laugh along at the puppet show, and enjoy some story telling. Don’t miss out, and follow the trail to work out the clues and find the Golden Bunny through the gardens!

Surrey offer everything from family fun and rich historic events this Easter, with Tilford Woods as the perfect base to retreat to and recharge your batteries for the next adventure

Enjoy your Easter Holidays 2017 in Surrey!

North Wales is one of the UK’s most popular holiday destinations, with magical mountains and beautiful sandy beaches, there will be something for everyone in this stunning region. Darwin Escapes’ has 4 locations along the North Wales Coastline, with two holiday home ownership exclusive locations, Seaview and Aberconwy, both offering breath taking views of the coast. And two locations offering both ownership and holiday destination opportunities – Talacre Beach and New Pines Holiday Home Park, both featuring fantastic family entertainment and close to bustling seaside towns, Rhyl and Prestatyn.

With four locations to choose from for a potential holiday home owner, all with fantastic views and facilities available, you are spoilt for choice! And North Wales is host to many Easter events this year to help your explore the historic and breath taking local area.

easter holidays trail

At: Chirk Castle When: 1st – 23rd April

Visit the amazing castle and join in with the Nature Knight to explore the Pleasure Ground Wood, unlock the secret doors to reveal its changing seasons. Take part in the nature themed trail, get a leaflet from the Garden Gate and use it to discover the different types of wildflowers, birds and even bugs!

clay hand building workshops

At: Ruthin Craft Centre When: 8th April

Try your hand at this workshop run by ceramicist Kirsti Hannah Brown. A drop in and enjoy event for all ages, you can make a pinch pot in terracotta clay which can be used as a night light! And don’t forget to explore the Ruthin town for stories of King Arthur and beautiful scenery, all with an historic background.

the great cadbury egg hunt

At: Plas Newydd House & Gardens When: 9th – 19th April

The Easter Bunny has hopped over the Menai Strait to visit his friend the Red Squirrel…but he just can’t seem to find him! Follow all the clues to help Bunny search for his missing friend and win a chocolatey prize at the end!

easter weekend

At: Portmeirion Village When: 14th – 17th April

Tumble down the rabbit hole into a Welsh wonderland at Portmeirion and enjoy the Mad Hatter’s Tea Party on the picturesque piazza. This Italian style village has a huge cult following from the TV show, The Prisoner, and is one of Wales’ top attractions. During the Easter holidays you can dress up, drink magical potions and indulge in a fantasy afternoon tea, surrounded by the pastel coloured haven. Also join in on the Easter parade and hunt for eggs in the village grounds.

bodelwyddan bunny trail

At: Bodelwyddan Castle When: 14th – 17th April

This beautiful castle is always worth a visit, with it’s stunning ground and picturesque castle you will love spending time here and even enjoying a bite to eat in the onsite restaurant. Explore the castle grounds and complete the Easter Bunny’s trail around the park and claim your chocolatey prize at the end!

easter medieval weekend

At: Beaumaris Castle When: 15th – 17th April

Get transported back in time this Easter at Beaumaris Castle, with their Medieval Weekend and programme of activities. Including have-a-go archery, plenty of medieval games to learn about and try, Knightly combat displays and weapon demonstrations. Children can join the castle’s official Knight School and learn how to defend it from an enemy attack!

easter egg hunt

At: Denbigh Castle When: 16th April

Explore the historic castle, beautiful countryside and picturesque town this Easter. With Easter prizes to be awarded to the first children taking part in the Easter egg hunt, visitors are encouraged to arrive early. Search the castle and ground for a chocolatey treat!

edward i’s golden egg trail

At: Conwy Castle When: 16th April

Try to solve the trail to King Edward’s golden eggs, make sure to complete the trail to receive your very own golden egg! King Edward ruled from 1272 until 1307, and was said to have paid for over 400 eggs to be coloured and gold-leafed to be used has Easter gifts, so help solve the clues and you can even decorate one of the rooms!

North Wales is waiting for you to explore its historic castles and beautiful countryside, now is the time to enjoy some Spring sunshine and chocolate treats!

Enjoy your Easter 2017 in North Wales!

Our tranquil lodge retreat in the heart of Surrey offers relaxing holidays just a short train journey from London, and stunning countryside scenery. Half term offers the time to relax and recharge, as well as explore new areas of the UK! Visit Tilford Woods Lodge Retreat in Surrey and venture to the capital of the UK, London, via a 50 minute train journey with endless places to explore! Or stay closer to your ‘home away from home’, and explore the Surrey countryside before retreating back to your luxury accommodation.

half term at hampton court palace

When: 11th – 19th Feb

The beautiful Tudor palace is filled with love and romance this half term, watch as the courtiers try to win each other’s love and attention, as well as yours! In the Elizabethan court, love is not a private matter as you will see while wandering around the palace grounds, the dashing courtiers who will use music, sonnets, dancing and royal desserts to flirt and impress each other, and you. Take place in a fun filled Palace Quest, discover all about courtly love in the Tudor times, make sure to collect your map on arrival, meet the courtiers, solve puzzles and create your own friendship gift along the quest. A fun day out for all the family, where you can get involved and learn all about the game of courtship during the Elizabethan times.

the british wildlife centre

Open all year around, half term is the perfect time to explore the amazing British Wildlife Centre, home to over 40 different native species, from the tiny harvest mice to the majestic red deer! While exploring the centre you’ll see rarely spotted critters such as otters, Scottish wildcats, foxes, deer and stunning free flying British owls. You can even venture into the underground sett where you’ll spot the elusive night time creatures like badgers. Enjoy the popular keeper talks, giving you the chance to learn more about the animals and the challenges they face in the wild, with the little one’s loving Pip’s Corner, a wildlife themed activity area perfect for young children. There is also an outdoor interactive area at Pip’s Corner, where you can build a heron’s nest, explore an underground badger sett, climb up an otter bank and slide down the other side, as well as a jumping pit where you can jump as high and as far as the animals. Half term fun for all the family!

woolly week

Where: Gladstone Farm
When: 11th – 19th Feb

Half term week is all about the woolly wonders of Gladstone Farm! There are new born lambs expected at the farm, so you can learn more about these adorable animals during the sheep talks – where you may even get lucky and see a little lamb being born! You’ll meet Shelly the Sheep as she wanders around the farm at various times throughout the day, so get practicing those high-fives! Enjoy a free sheep craft and sheep herding hustle, where you will make a balloon sheep (for free!), then gather on the starting line with Shelly the Sheep, and see if you can herd your balloon sheep into the pen without touching him! Don’t forget venture into the brand new Tea Room for something delicious to eat from the brand new menu!

Happy Half Term Exploring Ladies & Gents!

Looking for a romantic half term break away in Devon? Beach Cove will be the perfect home away from home for your half term escape!

With our quirky accommodation in the heart of Devon, Beach Cove Coastal Retreat will offer you the tranquillity and beauty that you crave on an escape away. But with so much on in the local area to explore during the half term too, you can have as much fun and adventure as you choose!

wildlife and dinosaur Park

Reopening for the season with a brand new indoor soft play area, you will love a visit to the Wildlife and Dinosaur Park. Visit all the animals, from African lions and baboons to meerkats, reptiles, grey wolves, sea lions and many more! You can enjoy an animal experience day, ranging from feeding the lions, a sea lion meet and greet, shadow a keeper for a day, or even swim with the sea lions! Make sure to explore the attractions, from the botanical gardens, bug world, learn the history of the Higher Leigh Manor. Down to the basement of the Tomb of the Pharaohs, where hieroglyphics were lovingly recreated, and can be translated by following the chart on the wall, the attraction is built to be fun and educational, and even a little bit scary when the ‘mummy’ comes to life!

ilfracombe aquarium

Reopening on 4th February after a refurbishment you can be one of the first to see the changes at this award winning, all-weather, educational family attraction in Devon. Located alongside the picturesque harbour, the aquarium provides a fantastic insight into the wonders of the aquatic world found locally around the coast of North Devon. The beautiful exhibits are carefully recreated natural habitats that provide homes to over 75 species of fish, so whether you enjoy rock pooling, fishing or scuba diving there will be something to fascinate you as you travel through them. Marvel at the colourful corkwing wrasse, the balloon wrasse and even the lesser octopus, also keep an eye out for the dragonet, who will be found skimming the sand surface looking for shrimps and worms to eat!

exmoor food festival

Where: Participating Restaurants & Dunster
When: 1st – 28th Feb

Enjoy a delicious meal at participating restaurants, where you be offered a fantastic deal of 2 courses for £10, or 3 courses for £15 until the end of February! There are a wide range of events throughout the month around Exmoor, including the West Country Food & Farm Tour, Oriental Banquet at Knowle Manor, as well as the Tour Miles Tea & Coffee Roastery to enjoy. The festival culminates in a 2 day food extravaganza in Dunster.

Happy Half Term Exploring Ladies & Gents!

Piran Meadows is only a short distance from Newquay, a beautiful seaside town with family friendly things to do all over February half term!

Close to many of the region’s most famous landmarks, Piran Meadows is the perfect place to base your half term holiday from. And with a fabulous Go Active+ programme to join in with, including some special romance-themed activities for Valentine’s Day, you won’t even need to venture off park for a fun filled day out! But if you are looking to explore the local area, here are some suggestions for half term activities…

the eden project

The Eden Project is a unique day that is far more than just plants, with the biomes having their very ecosystem you can learn all about the interesting and exotic flowers housed there. As well as the special half term Storyfest event, which is a children’s book festival like no other, a place where they can let their imagination run wild, and the whole family will enjoy the Roald Dahl inspired shows, as well as other various activities and readings! Don’t miss the ‘Roald Dahl and the Imagination Seekers’ interactive theatre show, as well as the reading and live illustration sessions by creators of Horrible Histories and The Paper Dolls. Drop by the brand new live escape room, Eden Escape: Alien Rescue, where your mission is to rescue a dying alien before time runs out and work as team to solve the mysterious clues and challenges. And don’t forget to have a go at the ice skating rink, which closes down on 19th Feb, where you can choose general skating or even book a closed session, or some fun toddler time where you can teach the little tots to have on the ice!

camel creek adventure park

Great fun for all the family, visit the Cornish Craft Market where Camel Creek have invited small businesses to showcase their work and sell their products, supporting the local community. Enjoy some time at the Dragon’s Kingdom heated, indoor play area, with a wave rider!

air ambulance open day

Where: Cornwall Air Ambulance
When: 19th Feb

The annual open day gives everyone the chance to enjoy a fun day out supporting the local Air Ambulance! Held in the hanger it is the perfect chance to meet the paramedic aircrew and get a good look at the wonderful air ambulance itself! With pop up charity shops selling top notch produce and goods at bargain prices you can shop for all the family, and the teddy tombola has the sweetest bears to win, all for a wonderful cause! There will be delicious homemade cakes, with tea and coffee on offer too!

happy half term exploring ladies & gents!

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Our beautiful owner’s exclusive Aberconwy Resort & Spa is set along the North Wales Coastline, a short trip away from some of the most stunning seaside towns in the UK. Half term is just around the corner; being open for 12 months of the year means you can enjoy your Aberconwy luxury holiday home in North Wales at any time of the year, as well as the many events that take place along the coastline.

Llandudno arts & craft fair

Where: St John’s Church Hall
When: 18th Feb

You can find exciting, handmade crafts and interesting art pieces at this beautiful seaside fair, with homemade produce to take home and enjoy, as well as drinks and snacks to enjoy while you stroll around the church halls and look through the many stalls.

Llandudno antique & collectors’ fair

Where: Town Hall
When: 18th Feb

A friendly and relatively small antique and collectors’ fair in the centre of Llandudno, with a wide variety of goods on sale, including vintage fashion, jewellery, silver, china, glass, collectables, paintings and so much more! So why not drop by and have a browse around, or see what’s available to buy, with prices to suit everyone.

model railway show

Where: National Slate Museum
When: 22nd – 24th Feb

Visit the National Slate Museum and enjoy this steam-stilled spectacular Model Railway Show. There will be countless activities available for the whole family, including free ride for the little ones on miniature steam engines! Throughout there will be daily demonstrations, talks and various layouts of all shapes and sizes on display, the show will also include trade stalls for you to buy items to take home. Make sure not to forget your own 00 gauge trains to have a go on the test track layout!

valentine’s day meal

Where: Signature’s
When: 14th Feb

Make sure to book your meal at Signature’s now to avoid disappointment! Dine at an award winning restaurant this Valentine’s Day, indulge in a 3 course meal, starting with extra Champagne and canopies on your arrival! Pick from a choice of 6 starters, including Bacon Confit, Wild Mushroom Soup or Goats Cheese and Honey Mousse, luxury mains include Extra Mature Welsh Sirloin Steak, Duo of Welsh lamb or Roasted Vegetable Tagliatelle. Make sure to book your romantic Valentine’s meal now as there is limited availability left at this glorious restaurant.

Happy Half Term Exploring Ladies & Gents!

Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat is a stunning place to visit at anytime of the year, from quirky accommodation to full family lodges, we cater to everyone! Half term on the Isle of Wight is always fun, with island going all out with events and fun family days out; you will find something to suit everyone. Woodside Bay Lodge Retreat offers a spa lodge to relax after a fun day exploring, as well as quirky treehouse accommodation for those looking for a romantic break during half term!

electric woods ‘spirit of the orient’

Where: Robin Hill Country Park
When: 27th Jan – 26th Feb

The annual Electric Woods has elected to celebrate one of the worlds most popular celebrations this year, in dynamically lit ancient woodland, with an array of lanterns, flags and features, celebrate the Chinese New Year! The Spirit of the Orient captures the spirit of the Chinese New Year through oriental themed light, sound and entertainment for everyone to enjoy, surrounded by the magical woodland. 2017 is the year of the Rooster and in honour of this a brand new sound and light show has been created within the Woodland Glades. The new show tells the tale of how the Rooster became part of the Chinese Zodiac, and the storytelling theme continues with a larger than life, mystical, dragon that recounts traditional Chinese stories. Keep an eye out for a 12 meter long dragon meandering through the ancient woodlands in a fun procession, before venturing across the canopy skywalk amongst plumes of flames! There will be plenty of authentic Oriental themed entertainment, with a performance of a traditional lion dance, featuring illuminated lions, and Glow Poi performers wandering through the woods to marvel at, plus lots more!

victorian fun & games

Where: The Osborne House
When: 20th – 24th Feb

Explore the world famous Osborne House, that was the holiday resident of the much loved Queen Victoria, and experience a range of fun games and past times played by children in Victorian England. A wonderful way to spend a few hours a day in beautiful surroundings, also learn how the royal children would have lived and played at the Osborne House during the Victorian era.

sandman snowman

Where: Small Hope Beach (Shanklin)
When: 19th Feb

Starting at 11am and carrying on until 1pm, the whole family can create a fun Sandman Snowman! Carrots, coal and even delicious hot chocolate are all provided, just take your bucket and spades to build a sandman for a wonderful charity, Gift to Nature. The event will be taking place no matter the weather, so make sure to wrap up warm to build your wonderful sandman!

Happy Half Term Exploring Ladies & Gents!

Let’s Paint Pottery is a family run business located on the high street in Prestatyn, close to our own Talacre Beach Holiday Home Park! As you know Darwin Escapes HQ love to promote local businesses near our locations, this helps all our holiday guests (or current and potential owners) know what is around the local area. Let’s Paint Pottery is in the bustling seaside town of Prestatyn, just a 5 minute drive from our traditional Talacre Beach Holiday Home Park, and 15 minutes from the luxury New Pines Holiday Home Park close to Rhyl.

fun for all the family

There are creative activities for all ages, making it the perfect place to spend quality time together doing something a little bit different. Molly and Sarah will give you an exceptionally warm welcome as you walk through the door, and all the information you could ever need about painting pottery! With a wall filled with lots of different ceramic goodies to choose from (all labelled with prices for ease!) you can pick anything from a candy skull, teapot or plate to a princess castle, a mermaid or even a duck! There was even a lighthouse for you die-hard Talacre Beach fans, and the sizes vary making it perfect for the little ones to join in too!

events

Let’s Paint Pottery host regular events, from a Harry Potter themed evening, to children’s parties, hen do’s, a Mad Hatter’s Tea Party to a monthly Ladies Evening, as well as a Knit & Natter afternoon for the local knitting enthusiasts! The paints used on the ceramics are non toxic, so they easily brush off clothes and don’t do any harm, making children’s parties fun and stress-free with no worrying about any damaged clothes! (or if you’re just like me and a little bit clumsy).

the process

Once you have painted your pot (or mermaid), it will then be placed in the back room with the huge kiln, which reaches up to temperatures of 1000 degrees! Your beloved ceramic pal will wait here to be dipped in some blue protective film (Molly did explain this and I have forgotten…sorry Molly!), and they are then placed inside the kiln to ‘cook’. Once it has been cooked and the blue film as been cleaned off, you can then pick up your much wanted ceramic buddy, this will roughly be around 10 days later. And even more amazing (to me anyway) is that they will be both dishwasher and microwave safe! If you are on holiday and can’t come back in 10 days time, then no fear as Let’s Paint Pottery will deliver your items to your home via Royal Mail, please ask at the desk for this service as there will be an extra delivery charge.

foam clay: perfect for holiday guests

If you wanted to take away your ceramic masterpiece home that day, then instead of painting you can use the Foam Clay! It comes in little pots and feels soft and slightly sticky, you it place around your chosen ceramic buddy to decorate, and it then takes around 6 hours to ‘set’. Meaning that you take it away from Let’s Paint Pottery the same day, looking a little shabby, and by morning it will be all set and sparkling, ready to be paraded around to your family and friends! This is perfect for holiday guests or little ones who can’t bear the thought of being parted with their little ceramic pal!

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You will love spending time doing something a little different, in a fabulously friendly atmosphere at Let’s Paint Pottery. They also have the option of Afternoon Tea while you paint if you were a little peckish, with the tea served in hand painted mugs!

Have fun during your holiday at Talacre Beach or drop in as many times you like when you’re a holiday home owner in North Wales.