Great days out for families with Macdonald Hotels

July 10th 2006

Exclusive guest offers of up to 50 per cent off at over 300 major tourist attractions across the UK – plus kids go free this July!

Families planning a getaway in the UK this summer can save themselves sizeable amounts on admission to some of the country’s most famous tourist attractions. From sea-life centres, wildlife sanctuaries and zoos, museums, theme parks and heritage sites, there’s a wide range of activities available for every guest, irrespective of age. All guests need to do is pick up a Great Days Out voucher booklet on arrival, and they’ll have immediate access to offers at over 300 major tourist attractions across the UK via five regional booklets of vouchers.

Choose from well-known draws for kids - from the London Dungeon to Wookey Hole Caves, Loch Ness Visitor Centre to the Manchester United Museum, Cardiff Castle and the RSPB Nature Reserve, or head for something more unusual. This year’s programme includes gems such as the Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, one of the country’s leading museums of historic buildings and rural life set in the heart of the South Downs, near Chichester, the Teddy Bear Museum, Stratford-upon-Avon and the Museum of Scottish Lighthouses, Fraserburgh, Scotland, which includes a visit to the top of the Kinnaird Head Lighthouse. The programme has been designed so that each Macdonald Hotel has at least five attractions within a 40 minute drive.

What’s more, until 3 rd September, guests can take advantage of a special summer offer with three nights for the price of two at all Macdonald Hotels & Resorts with the added bonus of up to two children aged under 12 years staying free. This offer applies at all hotels – the only restriction is that children must be accompanied by two adults, share their room and are accommodated on a bed and breakfast basis only.

Sample offers include:

Three nights in country splendour in the Scottish Borders from £140 pp – the Macdonald Cardrona Hotel, Golf & Country Club is set in rolling hillside just 20 miles from Edinburgh and offers 100 bedrooms for guests. If you’re a golfer this is the place for you – the hotel’s 18 hole championship golf course was designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas, while if the thought of golf brings you out in a rash, simply head for the state-of-the-art spa, or enjoy 4x4 off roading, mountain biking or pony trekking locally. A three night stay in July costs from just £140 per person on a bed and breakfast basis. Two share.

Three nights in historic surroundings in Woodstock from £144 pp – the Macdonald Bear Hotel, an original 13 th Century coaching inn with 54 bedrooms is situated in the heart of historic Woodstock. Perfect for romance, the hotel was once a secret retreat for Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton during their long on-off love affair. Blenheim Palace lies close by while the spires of Oxford are just 15 minutes away by car, or simply pick up a bargain at nearby Bicester Village Outlet Shopping. A three night stay in July costs from just £144 per person on a bed and breakfast basis. Two share.

Three nights in Scotland’s capital - Edinburgh from £150 pp – the Macdonald Holyrood Hotel has an enviable location, set right in the heart of the old town city centre between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of HolyroodHouse. Overlooking Arthur’s Seat, the hotel offers 156 bedrooms, OPUS 504 Wild Fish & Chophouse, and all guests have complimentary use of the Vital Health, Fitness and Beauty Club. A three night stay in July costs from just £150 per person on a bed and breakfast basis. Two share.

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