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2 Million Visits for National Forest Discovery Centre

Fri, Aug 13, 2010 15:13 CET

On Thursday 12th August 2010, the £16m Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of The National Forest was celebrating, following the arrival of its two-millionth visitor – a family of four from Fleetwood in Lancashire. Lee and Helen Gair, along with their two children: Megan, aged 10 and Will aged 9, were presented with a gift hamper, a certificate declaring their place in the Centre’s history and an Annual Family Ticket which allows them to return as many times as they like over the next 12 months. Making the presentation to the lucky visitors, Stephen Woolfe, chairman of the Heart of the

Vikings of Middle England come to the National Forest

Mon, Jun 21, 2010 16:50 CET

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – From Saturday the 3rd of July to Sunday the 4th of July, 2010, Vikings of Middle England will be visiting the award-winning Conkers attraction in The National Forest, offering an insightful view into the historical heritage of the Viking age.Vikings of Middle England are most well-known for their frighteningly realistic, exciting and entertaining battle displays, which are usually used as a finale to the day’s event. The Viking weaponry used by The Vikings of Middle England in the battles are steel replicas made to museum standards. Fighting

Chris Packham’s family nature day at Conkers in the National Forest

Thu, Jun 17, 2010 17:03 CET

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – On the 10th of July, 2010, The BBC’s Springwatch presenter Chris Packham will be visiting the award-winning Conkers attraction in The National Forest, offering visitors his insights into the natural world.Television presenter Chris Packham is a wildlife expert, photographer and author with a passion for conservation and the environment. He has travelled the world extensively in pursuit of all things that slime, sting and scratch. The event will be an awareness-raising campaign aimed at encouraging families to learn more about the environment and

Top Tribute Acts Rock in The National Forest

Thu, May 27, 2010 12:53 CET

Moira, nr. Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – Rock tribute bands will be performing at the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest on 29th May, 19th June and 17th July 2010, providing fantastic, top quality music and entertainment. Saturday 28th of May, 2010: Bon Jovi Tribute New Jersey is the ultimate Bon Jovi tribute act and will be supported by Rockaholic. All the classic Bon Jovi anthems will be performed on the night providing a great night of total family entertainment. Prices: £10 adult, £5 child, £24 family (2&2) Gates open at 7pm, show starts at 8pm.

Half Term Fun Adventures in the Forest

Wed, May 19, 2010 12:11 CET

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – This coming Half Term holiday (29th May to 6th June 2010), will see the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest provide a great programme of events and activities to entertain the whole family throughout the Whitsun break. The 120 acre centre, offers families the chance to enjoy the Enchanted Forest indoor adventure zone, the brand-new Barefoot Walk, the Conkachoo train and daily activities with the rangers. Each day of the holiday has additional entertainment laid on, all included within the entry price. Adventures in

Political Ponies Election Day at Conkers

Thu, Apr 29, 2010 09:30 CET

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK – 28th April 2010 – As many schools will be closed on the 6th of May for polling during the election, the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest is holding an election event for children. Underage voters will be given the chance to view and make judgement on three political ponies, casting their votes at the ballot box. The event gathers three pony candidates who will dress to impress in the colours of their respected parties in a bid to woo the young voters. The political candidates will consist of Mr. Pickle, Pork

National Brewery Centre Shire Horses at Conkers

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 20:04 CET

Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, UK – 23rd March 2010 – As part of a weekend of celebrations that are being held at the Conkers visitor attraction in the National Forest, the National Brewery Centre’s new Shire horses will be making a guest appearance. Taking place at the Conkers attraction in Moira, near Swadlincote, on the Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th March 2010, the public will, for the first time, be able to meet the pair - a yearling colt and a two-year old gelding. John Lowther, chief executive of Planning Solutions Ltd, the company behind the new world-class visitor attraction

Conkers Launches a New Barefoot Walk in the National Forest

Tue, Mar 23, 2010 15:12 CET

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK – 23rd March 2010 – Staff at the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest are gearing up for a bumper weekend of fun and activities on the 27th and 28th of March 2010. The event sees the grand opening of a brand new barefoot walk that takes visitors on a tour spanning 200-years of the rich, industrial heritage of the local area – from when spa waters were being extracted from the local coal mines in the 19th Century, to the development of the railway network and the creation of the National Forest in more recent times.

An Historical Barefoot Walk in the National Forest

Wed, Mar 17, 2010 18:27 CET

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, UK – 17th March 2010 – Staff at the award-winning Conkers attraction in the heart of the National Forest are gearing up for a bumper weekend of fun and activities on the 27th and 28th of March 2010. The event sees the grand opening of a brand new barefoot walk that takes visitors on a tour spanning 200-years of the rich, industrial heritage of the local area – from when spa waters were being extracted from the local coal mines in the 19th Century, to the development of the railway network and the creation of the National Forest in more recent times.

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