
How To Spend Father S Day 2016 In The U K
He's a nappy-changing, tear-drying, football-coaching, trolley-pushing, kind of guy. He's just a home picking out pint-sized ballerina dresses as he is building a train set or reading a bedtime story. He's there to pick you up when you fall and cheer you up when things don't go right. He might not resemble a Super Man but he's your own personal super hero. He's a man of many names, but his favourite name, is Dad. Father's Day is that extra special day where we take the time to show Dad, just how much we appreciate him. So in honour of Father's Day on June 19th, we've highlighted the best Dad-approved things to do in the U.K. that he'll love.
London
For the Dad who's a foodie:
- Spend the day sampling delicious bites at the Taste of Londonin Regent's Park.
- Buy him a pint at a riverside pubor better yet, take him on a tour through Camden Town Brewery.
- Treat him to the best burger in town at the funky Patty & Bun, popular Honest Burgers, or super hip and tasty Advisory.
Patty & Bun has several locations across London.
For the Dad who loves adventure:
- Conquer new heights with a challenging and exhilarating two-hour climb up The O2.
- Snorkel with sharks atLondon's Sea Life Aquarium.
Each snorkeling experience includes: priority admission to SEA LIFE London, a ‘Behind the Scenes’ tour, full instructional briefing and orientation, all equipment including snorkels and wet suits and a 15 minute snorkel with magnificent sharks – including Sand Tiger Sharks, Black Tip Reef Sharks and Brown Sharks. Clickhere to book!
For the Dad who loves sports:
- Book a stadium tour at his favourite sports venue like, Wimbledon, Twickenham, Arsenalor Wembley.
- Get a team together and book a cricket pitch at Regent's Park.
- Grab a football and book a football pitch in Hyde Park, or head to anyone of London's fantastic parks for an informal kick around.
- Cycle through Richmond Park or the bike-crazy facilities at Lee Valley Velopark in Olympic Park.
For the Dad who love Film and Theatre:
- Catch one of the shows playing at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre on June 19th.
- Reward him with an ultra luxury movie viewing experience at the Belsize Everyman Cinemafor an intimate, art-house experience or the The Lounge at the Odeon Cinemafor today's best blockbusters and 3-D movies. Both cinemas offer super comfortable seating and excellent dining.
Birmingham
- Midlands Wrestling at Rowley Learning Campus, watch the leagues best competitors battle it out on the mats on Saturday, June 18th. To book tickets, click here.
- Feel like a kid again and skate and boogie the night away at Birmingham's Rollermania Roller Disco at The Tower on Friday, June 17th. This event is for teens 18+ only, and will host DJs and a full bar. For tickets or more information, click here.
Manchester
- Indulge dad with the super manly, Sausage, Cider, Beer, BBQ & Music Festival at the Bowlers Exhibition Centre on June 18th. With a whole host of food stalls, live bands and plenty of beer, this raucous event is sure to get the old man's stamp of approval!
- Spend the day with Dad enjoying the wildly popular Spinningfield's Maker's Marketon June 18th or 19th. This market is brimming with the area's finest food, drink artwork and live music.
- For a Father's Day that's fun for the WHOLE family, head over to Manchester's Play Factore, the UK's leading family entertainment centre. This massive centre boast's Europe's largest indoor playground, the tallest slide as wells as a go-karting course, laser quest, zip-line and an interactive toddler play area.
Brighton
- Charter a helicopter for an exciting aerial experience with Brighton Helicopter Toursand soar to new heights with Dad. For more information or to book a flight, click here.
- Watch a movie on the beach at Brighton's Big Screen 2016. Every weekend starting June 10th until July 10th, there is a new movie or sports' game showing on Brighton Beach. On Father's Day Brighton's Big Screen is showing Jurassic World, the ultimate high action film for the big screen, to book tickets, click here.
Wales
- Get Dad to channel his inner Bear Grylls with a weekend away at Firefox Bushcraft, an outdoor wildlife camp and centre where you can learn a number of useful nature awareness and wildlife skills. To book, click here.
- Take advantage of the amazing Welsh rivers and lakes for a day of good old fashioned fishing in Wales.
- Book a tour at the Penderyn Distillery, for a tour and tasting of Wales' best whiskey. If dad is a real whiskey connoisseur, then he'll love participating in the distillery's Master Classwhiskey sampling. (Be sure to book ahead, classes fill up fast!)
We hope that no matter where you are, or what you do this Father's Day- that you and your family enjoy celebrating Dad! Happy Father's Day from all of us at hoppa!