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The Gair Family with Stephen Woolfe at Conkers Discovery Centre 12-08-2010
 

2 Million Visits for National Forest Discovery Centre

8/13/2010 9:13 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...

Conkers National Forest Discovery Centre Reaches 2 Million Milestone

8/11/2010 5:44 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
PRESS / PHOTO CALL

Moira, nr.Swadlincote, UK – On Thursday 12th August 2010, the £16m Conkers Discovery Centre in the heart of The National Forest, will receive its two-millionth visitor.

Based on recent visitor figures, the team at the attraction have calculated that their milestone will be reached shortly after the centre opens at around 10.30am.

Who: Stephen Woolfe, chairman of the Heart of the National Forest...

Stars From The Commitments to perform at Conkers

8/4/2010 10:39 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
Moira, nr.Swadlincote, South Derbyshire – On the 29th of August, 2010, Conkers, in the National Forest, will see The Stars From The Commitments, perform an outstanding and highly-acclaimed live soul show. Described by soul legend Wilson Pickett as “the guys that are keeping soul music alive”, the show features all the classic hits from the movie plus many more all-time soul classics.
The band, derived from the...

Vikings of Middle England come to the National Forest

6/21/2010 10:50 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...

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

6/17/2010 11:03 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...

Top Tribute Acts Rock in The National Forest

5/27/2010 6:53 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...
Nick Spellman at Conkers in The National Forest
 

Half Term Fun Adventures in the Forest

5/19/2010 6:11 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...

Political Ponies Election Day at Conkers

4/29/2010 3:30 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...
Barefoot Walk at Conkers in the heart of the National Forest
 

Conkers Launches a New Barefoot Walk in the National Forest

3/23/2010 10:12 AM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...

An Historical Barefoot Walk in the National Forest

3/17/2010 1:27 PM EST  -   Parker Ward Ltd
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...