FUN FAMILY-MOON We want to enjoy a family-moon in Gloucestershire, where can you suggest visiting? Meet the experts: Birdland & Jurassic Journey based in Gloucestershire in Bourton-on-the-Water was one of the first bird encounters to open in the UK and provides a fun day out for all. It’s home to one of the largest collections of exotic birds in the UK including flamingos and pelicans. What better time to visit Birdland & Jurassic Journey than now to meet the World’s Most Popular Penguin? The Gloucestershire attraction is home to England’s only colony of king penguins and they are the only breeding group left in the UK. Spike, the famous 15-year-old resident King Penguin, has earned the crown after winning a global competition run by Penguins International. There’s also Seth (the oldest male king penguin in Europe) along with Frank, Maggie, Lily and Bill. Head keeper Alistair Keen said: “At Birdland, we are part of the European Endangered Species Programmes and I sit on the King Penguin Committee. We are committed to increasing the numbers and health of the endangered avian species.” He added, “The kings – which are the world’s second-largest species after Emperors – have been enjoying their new enclosure Penguin Shore since last summer when it reopened after an extensive redesign and renovation.” There are daily keeper talks on penguins at Birdland and feeding displays take place at 11 am and 2.30 pm when visitors can find out more about the individual personalities of the penguins and how couples will often pair up for life. Birdland & Jurassic Journey | www.birdland.co.uk | www.facebook.com/birdlandparkandgardens A PAWFECT BREAK We want to enjoy a dog-friendly mini-moon in Gloucestershire with our four-legged friend! Can you suggest somewhere? Meet the experts: From muddy dog walks through the countryside to blustering beach runs, who doesn’t love exploring the great outdoors with their dog in tow? Barnsley House, a PoB Hotel, is a luxury spa property located in Cirencester providing a charming option for country gent canines. Guests of PoB Hotels, which also includes Gloucestershire-based Ellenborough Park in the portfolio, don’t need to leave their dogs at home, with a selection of the very best dog-friendly stays in-store; think beautiful private gardens, panoramic countryside views and perfectly packaged stays for guests and their canine companions. With a soothing spa, delicious dining, and a classically British country garden, Barnsley House is a picture-perfect haven located in the Cotswold village of Barnsley. Barnsley House is proud to welcome four-legged friends – dogs are welcome in a selection of the rooms, which come adorned with a welcome doggie pack, a dog bed and a bowl. Located in the Cotswold countryside, Barnsley House is surrounded by fantastic walks for furry friends to enjoy and explore the great outdoors. https://pobhotels.com/hotel/barnsley-house; www.facebook.com/PoBHotels; www.instagram.com/pobhotelsuk EXPERT ADVICE 59
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