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Day Out Elvaston Castle Steam Rally Derby

Elvaston Steam RallyBefore you start wondering, yes, it does have some 60s cars but it’s called Elvaston Castle Steam Rally and takes place at lovely Elvaston Castle in Derbyshire on the 2 and 3 of July 2011 so this a definite day for the diary.

The castle can be easily found four miles south-east of Derby and comprises a castle along with over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens and is worth a visit just for that! However, present on the weekend will be some old steam traction engines and a vintage and classic car display along with motorcycles. In addition there is a model show, a variety of market stalls, entertainment for children and similar activities so it sounds like a good place to go on a sunny Summer weekend.

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Day Out On The North Norfolk Railway ‘The Poppy Line’

Running 10.5 miles from my favourite town, Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast, the ‘Poppy Line’ is a major Spring and Summer attraction that you just can’t afford to miss.

In existence since 1887, the North Norfolk Railway offers a trip through a delightful area of North Norfolk, part of which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. A link to the Home Page is here.

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Days Out At Lichfield, Staffs: Cars In The Park

Cars_in_the_park_day_outCars in the Park is a car event held at lovely Beacon Park, Lichfield, Staffs on Saturday and Sunday 2nd and 3rd of July 2011.

According to the website – url below – the event is organised by The Rotary Club of Lichfield with proceeds spread over a number of local, national and international good causes. Camping is available and car parking is on an area adjacent to the park and more details are shown on the website.

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Days Out Classic Motor Show November 2010

classic_car_show_birminghamThis is advance notice for a day out that features a veritable feast of classic cars and is not to be missed.

The Classic Motor Show this year is at the NEC on the outskirts of Birmingham and is set for the 12 to 14 of November 2010. This is very much advance notice so get your diaries out and choose one of the days above: according to my calendar, it runs from a Friday to a Sunday.

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Days Out Lichfield Staffordshire Cars In The Park

carsinthepark_classiccarsCars in the Park is a car event held at lovely Beacon Park, Lichfield, Staffs on Saturday and Sunday 3rd and 4th July 2010.

According to the website – url below – the event is organised by The Rotary Club of Lichfield with proceeds spread over a number of local, national and international good causes. Camping is available and car parking is on an area adjacent to the park at a cost of £3 per vehicle on Saturday and £5 per vehicle on Sunday.

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Days Out Elvaston Castle Steam Rally

elvaston_castle_classic_carsBefore you start wondering, yes, it does have a 60s theme but it’s called Elvaston Castle Steam Rally.

The rally takes place at lovely Elvaston Castle on the 3 and 4th of July 2010 so this a definite day for the diary.

The castle can be easily found four miles south-east of Derby and comprises a castle along with over 200 acres of woodlands, parkland and formal gardens.

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Days Out North Yorkshire Moors Railway

NYMR_new_steam_engine_days_outThe NYMR (North Yorkshire Moors Railway) is a steam railway that runs from Pickering to Whitby in Yorkshire and a railway we have mentioned before on Sixties Britain.

This article contains information about the Classic Car Weekend that the railway are hosting which takes place the weekend of the 10 and 11 July 2010 so this is a definite date to put in your diary. However, that is not the only thing worth seeing at the railway.

I have just been contacted by them telling me that a new locomotive is now ready to pull the coaches on the line. The engine, and a fine engine it is too, is shown in the photo above.

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Days Out – Sea life Centres

sea_life_days_outWhat I like most is being under the waves and even under the fish and looking up at them!

One attraction I remember from the 1960s was the annual visit to an aquarium while on holiday. It was something I always looked forward to and the good thing is that those days are still with us – except that now they have come of age!

A visit to a sea life centre is a great day out for all the family, it’s fun and enjoyable for the adults and a vital part of the kid’s education. Fortunately, they are an attraction found in abundance in Great Britain so wherever you are there should be one not too far away.

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