Evolution of the amusement park

A pub might seem a strange place to begin a history of Britain’s playgrounds. Yet in June 1858, Charles Dickens delivered a speech at the London Tavern in Bishopsgate Street that, he hoped, would tran

Just a short walk from the LEGO Group’s headquarters, children could wander the streets of a physical Fabuland

Quaint relic or symbol of bad taste, garden gnomes have gone in and out of fashion. They are generally thought to have originated in Switzerland and Germany in the late 18th century. Then, in 1841, a

FROM ancient Roman amphitheatres to cliffside stages battered by sea breezes, Britain’s open-air theatres have a long history. The magic of performance is clearly accentuated by the great outdoors. Th

Pack a swimsuit, sunscreen and not a whole lot more and head off for an all-inclusive day at Discovery Cove, the amusement park in Orlando. You don’t often find all-inclusive activities here, so a vis

Universal Orlando Resort’s newest theme park, Epic Universe, has changed the face of the landscape and what it means to enjoy a holiday full of thrills and spills. The £7 billion theme park is an imme