Warners, Fun & Dancing (Alvaston) with Adams & Marguerite

 Warners, Fun & Dancing 

We waisted no time getting stuck in with all the amazing activities on offer here at Warners. Our inner Robin Hood & Maid Marion impersonations came out and before long we were hitting the target board, scoring highly. 

With the sun still shining, we ventured outdoors for a lively game of Molkky. Wooden pins tumbled, and the friendly competition sparked laughter before the fun continued inside with a game of Cornhole. It looked easier than it was but we all gave it our best shot.

The evening entertainment was 5 star and you would always find us toe tapping or on the dance floor showing off our disco moves. From West End tributes to comedy acts, there was something for everyone!  

Today's highlight was a trip to Chester. The day began with a tranquil boat ride aboard the Mark Twain, a stately vessel that set the tone for our Chester city tour. The voice-activated guide shared fascinating insights about the city's stunning historic buildings. After the boat tour, we indulged in some shopping and explored the charming streets of Chester, where history and modern vibrancy intertwined seamlessly.

A brilliant day was spent at the infamous Chester Zoo. From the majestical Asian elephants, known for their size and gentle nature to the playful penguins. The zoo offered a magical experience, and we had fun spotting the orangutans and chimpanzees swinging from their branches. We were in awe, captivated by the animals' beauty and grace. 

There was more animal watching and one of the highlights was walking through the butterfly house, where colourful butterflies flew freely around and some even landed on us! 

Farm Experience & Colchester Zoo with Oli, Ayshea & Naomi

 Farm Experience & Colchester Zoo

We always love visiting the local farm and it was clear that the animals were equally as happy to see us too! We made such a fuss of them all.  

It was a real hands on experience and we were really lucky to be able to groom the little Shetland pony and walk her out to her field. 

A highlight was being able to feed the new born lamb from the bottle. What an amazing experience. 

We were excited for our day at the infamous Colchester Zoo especially as we had a session booked feeding the giraffes. Vera, Isha, Lily, and Nzuri enchanted us with their towering presence and long, black tongues. It really was such a special moment. 

We visited Caroline the crocodile, basking lazily and her keeper described her diet of fish, rats, and mice. We saw chimpanzees and chuckled at the expressive Golden Lion Tamarins. Seeing Barbara the macaque and the awe-inspiring African lion was fantastic. In the Australian Rainbows tunnel, lorikeets flew above us. We marvelled at elephants, giraffes, and colourful emperor angelfish.

At Colchester Castle, we learned it was built by William the Conqueror atop a Roman temple—900 years of history beneath our feet! We enjoyed a stroll through Lower Castle Park, with fragrant blossom trees and a swan family gliding along the river.

We spent the morning at the charming Tiptree Jam Museum, where we discovered Queen Elizabeth II’s favourite jam— “Little Scarlet” strawberry! We browsed photos of famous visitors, including Vicki Michelle (and actress) and King Charles. 

The sun was shining as we headed to the petting zoo, where we spotted marmosets with a new born just days old! Zookeeper James introduced us to reptiles and a chicken trio named Charles, Camilla, and Diana. We met Pete the bearded dragon, Beauty the python, and Tiny the tortoise—who may live to 120! 

It was game on down at the bowling alley and with high scores and a few strikes it was a close game.  

How lucky were we to have our own hot tub to relax in after our busy days!